Raising Global Awareness on International Mangrove Day
Not many people are aware of mangrove’s benefits, let alone its slowly dying population and restoration attempts. To celebrate the International Mangrove Day, UNESCO published a series of educational posters.... Read More
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Australia’s Biodiversity Is Declining
In its five-year report, Australia State of the Environment compiles the latest updates on the continent’s rich biodiversity.... Read More
Kyrgyzstan’s Plan for Mountain Sustainability
The Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN presented the concept of “Five Years of Action for the Development of the Mountain Regions”.... Read More
The Rough Patch of India’s Plastic Ban
Starting July 2022, certain single-use plastic products are illegal in India. However, the country is underprepared.... Read More
NEWater: Singapore’s Recycled Water
NEWater is high-grade reclaimed water that supports Singapore’s circular water management system.... Read More
The Road to Closing Global Gender Gap According to the World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum recently launched its 2022 Global Gender Gap Report, highlighting 68.1% of the gender gaps closed globally, among many other findings.... Read More
Is the Skill Development of Children and Youth on Track?
According to UNICEF’s newest report on recovering learning, around 3 in 4 youth lack the necessary skills for scoring future decent employment.... Read More
How Global Poverty and Hunger Look Like Now
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 shows how the world has been reversing years of progress on global poverty and hunger.... Read More
WE Day UGM 2022: Raising Awareness on Climate Change and Encouraging Community Empowerment
The university-based event in Indonesia held a series of activities to celebrate Earth Day; from an urban farming workshop to mangrove planting activities.... Read More
Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation for Climate Justice
CLF has committed $15 million for climate justice by supporting grassroots organizations in the Caribbean and US.... Read More