Discussions
Podcasts on the European Space Programme
Sentinel-5P (Copernicus) In this podcast series, we discuss topics relating to the many services offered by the European Space Programme, and how this space data can be useful in international partnerships and development. For...
New Global Biodiversity Agreement: China to Host a Two-Part Summit on Nature
New Global Biodiversity Agreement: China to Host a Two-Part Summit on Nature 11-15 Oct 2021: UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15/COP-MOP10/COP-MOP4) - Part 1 (Virtual), including online high-level segment 25 Apr - 8 May 2022: UN...
1st Draft of The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat on 12 July 2021 released the first official draft of a new Global Biodiversity Framework to guide actions worldwide through 2030 to preserve and protect nature and its...
Their Future is in jeopardy
Their Future is in jeopardy An entire year of school closures has had severe consequences for children and youth on a global scale. The girls of South Sudan are some of the most vulnerable in this regard – it is therefore crucial...
New report shows slowdown in mangrove losses–providing a ‘last best chance’ for global action to protect coastal forests
100 contributors lend expertise to first-ever The State of the World’s Mangroves publication On July 26 2021, the Global Mangrove Alliance released their inaugural report, The State of the World’s Mangroves, a compilation of the...
Inclusive education through capacity development
Despite the high enrolment rates in South Africa’s primary education system, educational achievements remain low in the country. Students’ success in learning is largely determined by their economic background and the capacity of...
Gender-responsive schools for equitable education
School-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) is a serious obstacle to achieving gender equality, which is perpetuated through traditional gender norms. In Cambodia, gender-based violence against women and girls is still a...
Wetlands are natural solutions for green recovery and building back better
The month of June was filled with pivotal events and discussions surrounding the days of World Environment Day, the EU Green Week, and World Ocean Day, whereby Wetlands International Europe collaborated with the Wetlands...
UNEP at EU Green Week 2021 – a Brief Recap
EU Green Week 2021, Europe’s biggest annual conference focusing on environmental policy, took place from 31 May to 4 of June. This edition was dedicated to the topic of “zero pollution ambition”: EU Action Plan towards a Zero...