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Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions
The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the UN Ocean Decade and it will be in the spotlight…
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Hate speech ‘dehumanizes individuals and communities’: Guterres
UNESCO says that hate speech is on the rise worldwide. Hate speech incites violence, undermines diversity and social cohesion and “threatens the common values and principles that bind us together,”…
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Maritime students send special SOS: SAVE OUR OCEANS
More than 200 students from half a dozen different countries – lining up to spell out a clear message to the world: SAVE OUR OCEANS.
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Zero waste: The Portuguese business turning leftover fish into dog treats
Zero waste: There’s no doubt that food loss and waste, has been undermining the sustainability of our food systems.
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Rescue us from our environmental ‘mess’, UN chief urges Stockholm summit
Global wellbeing is at risk – and it’s in large part because we haven’t kept our promises on the environment – UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.
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Video games for climate action: winning solutions for the planet
Video games for climate action with special features, pop-ups, and real-life tree-planting opportunities embedded within beloved classics like PAC-MAN or Angry Birds
Europe
Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland ‘in a state of distress and anxiety’
With more than 3.5 million Ukrainian refugees in Poland with the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, continues to scale up its operations to…
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‘Think resilience’ to protect against climate hazards and other catastrophes
Delegates from some 184 countries gathered in Bali where they reviewed efforts to protect communities against a rising number of climate hazards and other catastrophes
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5 things you should know about the UN Ocean Conference, a chance to save the planet’s largest ecosystem
The Ocean is the planet’s largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods for billions. But its health is in danger. The second UN Ocean Conference, due to take place…
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African nations leading the way on ‘food systems transformation’: Guterres
African countries are at the vanguard of a vital transformation of food systems to simultaneously address food security, nutrition, social and environmental protection – all while boosting resilience – said the UN…