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Launch of UN Biodiversity Lab 2.0: Spatial data and the future of our planet
New York: The UN Biodiversity Lab (UNBL) 2.0 was launched today at Day 1 of the Nature for Life Hub. The UNBL 2.0 is a free, open-source platform that enables governments and others to access state-of-the-art maps and data on nature,…
Asia Pacific Environment Ministers commit to bolstering actions for nature to realize the…
Suwon: Environment Ministers and senior officials from 32 countries in the Asia Pacific region have agreed to step up actions and place nature at the core of solutions to stem the tide of pollution, protect seas and biodiversity, and…
Rising sea surface temperatures driving the loss of 14 percent of corals since 2009
Nairobi: The “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020” report, released today, documents the loss of approximately 14 per cent of the world’s coral since 2009. The report, the sixth edition produced by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring…
New report reveals how infrastructure defines our climate
Nairobi:A new report, published ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) has called for a radical change in how governments plan, deliver and manage infrastructure - emphasising the often-overlooked role…
COP26 President Alok Sharma to warn world leaders they must deliver in Glasgow in Paris speech
World leaders must come together for our planet and deliver in Glasgow on the promise made at COP21 in Paris, COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will say today (Tuesday 12th October) in a major speech at the UNESCO World Heritage Centre…
ICYMI: Secretary Granholm, Dolores Huerta Co-Hosted IG Live with Latinx Youth Climate Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On, Tuesday, October 5, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm was joined by legendary civil rights activist and labor leader, Dolores Huerta, for a conversation centered on climate action in honor of…
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Agency Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In coordination with the White House, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released its 2021 Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, an aggressive agenda to adopt agency-wide strategies to manage the short- and…
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Produce Clean Hydrogen From Nuclear Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $20 million in funding to demonstrate technology that will produce clean hydrogen energy from nuclear power. This innovative approach will allow clean hydrogen to serve…
UK showcases green dozen at Global Investment Summit
Twelve of the UK’s leading green innovators will showcase their technology to some of the world’s most high-profile investors at the Global Investment Summit on 19th October.
Hosted by the Prime Minister and supported by members of the…
Bangladesh: Climate Change is Affecting Health and Mental Wellbeing
DHAKA — In Bangladesh, climate change is leading to an increase in the spread of infectious diseases and affecting the mental health of people, says a new World Bank Report.
The Climate Afflictions Report finds a link between the…