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‘Time is water’: A cross-border Indigenous alliance works to save the Amazon

As we sail through Amazon waterways, Indigenous leaders tell me how climate crisis is affecting their way of life Francesc Badia i Dalmases – 16 December 2024 YURIMAGUAS, Alto Amazonas, Peru — Our boat sets sail early in the morning. The plan is to travel down the Huallaga River, reach the Marañón, then sail north along the Santiago River towards the border with Ecuador. But … Continue reading ‘Time is water’: A cross-border Indigenous alliance works to save the Amazon

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UNEP
Global, Middle East

Nature-based Solutions can generate up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, but investments in skills needed

Press Release – Riyadh, 7 December 2024 – Investing in nature-based solutions (NbS) could create up to 32 million new jobs by 2030. This is according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).  Launched at the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat … Continue reading Nature-based Solutions can generate up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, but investments in skills needed

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New initiative aims to reduce environmental impact of fashion, construction industries in eight countries
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New initiative aims to reduce environmental impact of fashion, construction industries in eight countries

Press Release – Siem Reap, Cambodia, 9 December2024 – Today, governments participating in the Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded Integrated Programme on Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Supply Chains launched the six-year, $45-million initiative which is aimed at reshaping the supply chains of their fashion and construction sectors. This effort will promote regenerative design, the replacement of non-renewable materials, resource-efficient production, responsible purchasing behaviour, and improved post-use collection. … Continue reading New initiative aims to reduce environmental impact of fashion, construction industries in eight countries

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World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030

Press Release – 28 Oct 2024 Cali, 28 October 2024 – The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, the official progress report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has found. The Protected Planet Report 2024 reveals that 17.6% of land and inland … Continue reading World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030

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UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency announce new cooperation to empower youth and communities in Armenia to become climate resilient

23 October 2024, YEREVAN – UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation, announced the launch of a three-year cooperation (2024-2027) aiming to empower young people and communities across Armenia to become resilience towards climate change. Through this programme, ADA and UNICEF, in cooperation with Ministry of Environment, Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Ministry of Health … Continue reading UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency announce new cooperation to empower youth and communities in Armenia to become climate resilient

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The Health and Environment Alliance
Europe

Health groups welcome the confirmation of revised EU air quality law: milestone for public health

Press release – 14th October 2024 Today, the EU Environment Ministers confirmed the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive, which was agreed in trilogue in February 2024. The revised legislation updates limits for key air pollutants in the EU to align more closely with the latest World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, and to reflect the serious health impacts of air pollution. The Health and Environment Alliance welcomes … Continue reading Health groups welcome the confirmation of revised EU air quality law: milestone for public health

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NSF Welcomes Mel Cash as Chief Commercial Officer
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NSF Welcomes Mel Cash as Chief Commercial Officer

October 14, 2024 Global public health and safety organization announces new Commercial lead to drive growth and innovation. ANN ARBOR, Mich – NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, has named Melissa (Mel) Cash its Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Cash will be responsible for accelerating growth across NSF’s global markets through commercial go-to-market strategies, sales enablement, brand awareness, program … Continue reading NSF Welcomes Mel Cash as Chief Commercial Officer

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UN Environment Programme
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New fund to support chemicals and waste management in developing economies

Nairobi, 1 October 2024 – One year after its adoption in Bonn, the Global Framework on Chemicals today launched its first call for projects targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste. The selected projects are expected to work on green and sustainable solutions and to channel actions to prevent and minimize harm from chemicals and waste in some of the world’s most disadvantaged countries.   “Pollution and waste … Continue reading New fund to support chemicals and waste management in developing economies

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