President Trump’s deregulatory agenda, which has rolled back safeguards protecting air and water, harms public health and threatens our climate’s ability to sustain human civilization. But there may actually be a...Read More
Organized by Forest Europe and hosted by the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry, the workshop on pro-active management of forests to combat climate change-driven risks will bring together policymakers, researchers and...Read More
We know the facts. Humanity’s annual demand on natural capital and ecosystems exceeds Earth’s capacities. Around 75% of the planet’s land areas are substantially degraded, and we have already lost...Read More
Entrepreneur Sees Role for Digital Work in Poverty Alleviation Leila Janah By Kate Herrmann Since 2008, nonprofit social enterprise Samasource has provided over $10 million in direct income to tens of...Read More
Why Global Citizens Should Care The United Nations encourages people around the world to reduce their meat consumption to promote the health of the planet. Plant-based meats are spurring changes...Read More
Bonn, 2 May: During the Global Festival of Action, the Global Schools Program opened the first call for its Global Schools Advocates Program; an initiative aimed at training and empowering...Read More
The Pacific Community Workshop on the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) will bring together around 50 ocean leaders, champions and key stakeholders to advance discussions on the issues...Read More
In resolution A/RES/73/234, adopted on 20 December 2018, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) decided “to convene a summit on biodiversity at the level of Heads of State and Government, within...Read More
Why Global Citizens Should Care Plastic pollution is causing immense harm to the world’s ecosystems, and governments around the world are beginning to curb plastic production in accordance with the...Read More
Why Global Citizens Should Care Jane Goodall has spent the last half century as a scientist and activist, campaigning on issues under the broader United Nation Global Goal 13 (Climate...Read More
When British data scientist, Clive Humby claimed that “data is the new oil” he set in train thousands of conversations investigating and interrogating the claim. Crucially, he also brought to...Read More
Why Global Citizens Should Care Investing in mental health and overall well-being of a population can boost socio-economic factors like life expectancy, wealth, and educational attainment. Achieving the UN Global...Read More
