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Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania on the Joint Crediting Mechanism
Asia

Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania on the Joint Crediting Mechanism

On May 28, in Tokyo, a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Establishment of a Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM: Joint Crediting Mechanism) was signed between Mr. ASAO Keiichiro, Minister of the Environment of Japan (co-signed by Mr. MIKAMI Yoichi , Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United Republic of Tanzania), and H.E. Mr. Hamad Yusuf MASAUNI, Minister of State, Vice President’s Office (Union and … Continue reading Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania on the Joint Crediting Mechanism

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Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education
Europe

Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education

Press Release – Skopje, 9 May 2025: Today many classrooms across North Macedonia moved outdoors as more than 20,000 primary and secondary school students and over 1,000 teachers joined the nationwide clean-up initiative, Generalka Weekend. Together they participated in practical experiments and workshops to promote environment protection and climate change awareness. Through eco lessons and clean-up activities, students turned environmental action into hands-on education. In addition to the clean-up … Continue reading Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education

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Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard
Africa

Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

Press Release – 12 May 2025 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia/Geneva – Extreme weather and climate change impacts are hitting every single aspect of socio-economic development in Africa and exacerbating hunger, insecurity and displacement, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report. Key messages The year 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest year, depending on the dataset, and the … Continue reading Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

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UNDP supports Türkiye in strengthening its long-term climate strategies
Middle East

UNDP supports Türkiye in strengthening its long-term climate strategies

Training sessions bringing together 590 participants from various sectors have helped raise awareness of Türkiye’s fight against climate change and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders Press Release – May 5, 2025 – Achieving long-term climate goals is only possible through holistic, inclusive, and knowledge -based policy processes. With this understanding, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a comprehensive series of capacity-building trainings under the Capacity Building … Continue reading UNDP supports Türkiye in strengthening its long-term climate strategies

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World Bank Group
United States

East Asia and Pacific: Technology, Reforms, and Cooperation Pathways to Future Prosperity

Washington DC, April 24, 2025— In 2024, East Asia and Pacific (EAP) outpaced most regions in economic growth. To sustain this momentum and generate jobs, EAP countries must navigate global uncertainty and tackle long-term challenges tied to shifting global integration, climate change, and demographic trends. In its 2025 Regional Economic Update, the World Bank projects that growth in EAP will slow down to 4.0 percent in 2025, compared … Continue reading East Asia and Pacific: Technology, Reforms, and Cooperation Pathways to Future Prosperity

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GCA Launches Bangladesh’s First National Compendium on Nature
Asia

GCA Launches Bangladesh’s First National Compendium on Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience 

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 30 April 2025 – The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), in collaboration with IUCN Bangladesh, today launched the country’s first Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Compendium for Urban Resilience at a high-level event in Dhaka.  The Compendium developed with support from the UK Government highlights 20 scalable, context-specific NbS interventions designed to guide policymakers, urban planners, and financial institutions in embedding nature-based approaches into infrastructure development and … Continue reading GCA Launches Bangladesh’s First National Compendium on Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience 

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GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria's Reconstruction during Strategic Visit Sticky Post
Europe, Middle East

GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria’s Reconstruction during Strategic Visit

Milan, Italy– Friday, May 2nd 2025 – Kamel Ghribi, the President of GKSD Group, has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to supporting ongoing reconstruction efforts in Syria. He stated this during a strategic visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, earlier this week. During the visit, Mr Ghribi held high-level meetings with senior Syrian government officials, including the President H.E. Ahmed Al Sharaa, to discuss avenues for … Continue reading GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria’s Reconstruction during Strategic Visit

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EU announces new €86 million investment
Europe

EU announces new €86 million investment in long-term climate and environment projects

News Release – 15 April 2025 – The European Commission has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to tackling Europe’s climate and environment crises by investing more than €86 million in new green strategic projects over the next ten years.  The latest funding to be announced by the EU LIFE Programme goes to 5 multi-year, multi-million euro projects in Denmark, Estonia, Poland, Slovenia and Iceland. Between them, they will … Continue reading EU announces new €86 million investment in long-term climate and environment projects

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Marta Martins
Europe

Between Art and Care: The Unique Journey of a Portuguese Artist Who Paints with Her Soul

In Portugal, there is an artist who does not separate artistic creation from listening to the world. Between brushstrokes and silences, Tita transforms discarded materials into profound visual expressions – works that converse with childhood, the environment, and the urgency to rethink what we call normal. Known for the #zerowastetita project, the artist breathes new life into defective surfaces, forgotten objects, and imperfect materials. Her … Continue reading Between Art and Care: The Unique Journey of a Portuguese Artist Who Paints with Her Soul

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