Tag: Non-profit

amnesty
Asia, Europe, NGO

Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

August 21, 2024 – Amnesty International has today published a briefing that analyzes three landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), issued on 9 April 2024, on cases brought by older Swiss women, six young Portuguese people, and a former French mayor and member of the European Parliament.  Climate inaction, ruled out!, provides an overview of the new climate jurisprudence developed by the ECtHR. … Continue reading Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

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climate centre
Europe

Climate change drives wildfires in South America’s Pantanal wetland, the world’s largest – Study

11 August 2024 – By the Climate Centre Climate change made the hot, dry, windy conditions that supercharged catastrophic Pantanal wildfires in June 40 per cent more intense and up to five times more likely, a new WWA rapid analysis released Thursday has concluded. The Pantanal – the world’s largest tropical wetland – usually floods from November to April during the rainy season, then drains from May … Continue reading Climate change drives wildfires in South America’s Pantanal wetland, the world’s largest – Study

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impact award at RMHC International Conference
United States

Press release: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati wins impact award at RMHC International Conference

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati was proud to receive a prestigious award at this year’s Ronald McDonald House Charities International Conference, held in July, for going above and beyond for the charity’s mission. Six Chapters out of 390 globally were recognized. The Cincinnati Chapter was recognized for its tireless work in trauma-informed care (TIC), receiving a $25,000 grant. Sarah Curry, TIC Champion and … Continue reading Press release: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati wins impact award at RMHC International Conference

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nesta
Untied Kingdom

Nesta backs clean energy platform Renewabl

Nesta Impact Investments announces investment into energy procurement and analytics start-up Renewabl 24 July 2024 – Press Release London, UK: Nesta Impact Investments, the investment arm of innovation charity Nesta, has invested £150,000 into Renewabl, a data-driven platform for streamlined clean energy procurement. Nesta’s investment in Renewabl is part of a multi-million-pound seed investment led by clean energy investor Helen Ventures. Founded in 2024, award-winning … Continue reading Nesta backs clean energy platform Renewabl

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