On the occasion of the 2022 celebration of the United Nations World Wildlife Day, the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Jackson Wild, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will organize an international film showcase. This marks the seventh edition of the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase. Along the celebration’s theme of “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”, organizers will seek to highlight … [Read more...] about 2022 World Wildlife Day Film Showcase | Submit your Entries!
New $3 million facility to support renewable energy projects in Pacific
To fund project preparations for ADB-supported clean energy projects in the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $3 million facility. ADB Energy Specialist for the Pacific Rafael Abbasov, said: “This new technical assistance aims to strengthen the reliability and sustainability of the energy sector and mobilize private sector investments in clean and renewable energy. The proposed projects covered by the facility will improve the quality of energy supply, reduce commercial … [Read more...] about New $3 million facility to support renewable energy projects in Pacific
EU and South East Asia launch Green Team Europe Initiative
During the 3rd ASEAN-EU Dialogue on Sustainable Development, a Green Team Europe Initiative in partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)/South East Asia, was launched by Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen. The initiative, backed by an initial €30 million grant from the EU budget, will strengthen the EU's partnership with the region in areas including climate action, environmental and biodiversity protection, clean energy transition, … [Read more...] about EU and South East Asia launch Green Team Europe Initiative
USAID and Walt Disney Co. to launch National Geographic Kids Africa
Today, in the heart of the Karura Forest, which the late Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai fought so hard to preserve, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) unveiled an exciting new partnership, announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, that will educate and empower future generations to take decisive action on climate change and environmental conservation. USAID Administrator Samantha Power, signed a memorandum of understanding with The Walt Disney Company … [Read more...] about USAID and Walt Disney Co. to launch National Geographic Kids Africa
UNWTO, Panama and NOAH collaborate to implement UN Fund for the Climate Neutrality of Tourism
Within the framework of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change COP26, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Government of Panama and the business group NOAH agreed to work together for the implementation of the United Nations Fund for Climate Neutrality of Tourism. The Fund represents an innovative financing instrument promoted by UNWTO to respond to threats posed by the climate emergency. The UNWTO, NOAH and Panama ensure the transition to a tourism sector with net zero … [Read more...] about UNWTO, Panama and NOAH collaborate to implement UN Fund for the Climate Neutrality of Tourism
COP26 closes with ‘compromise’ deal on climate, but it’s not enough: UN chief
After extending the COP26 climate negotiations an extra day, nearly 200 countries meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, adopted an outcome document that, according to the UN Secretary-General, “reflects the interests, the contradictions, and the state of political will in the world”. António Guterres in a video statement released at the close of the two-week meeting: “It is an important step but is not enough. We must accelerate climate action to keep alive the goal of limiting global temperature rise … [Read more...] about COP26 closes with ‘compromise’ deal on climate, but it’s not enough: UN chief
NFWF to aid native fish facing habitat loss in United States with $510,000 in grants
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has announced $510,000 in grants to restore, protect and enhance native fish species of conservation concern across the United States. The grants will leverage nearly $1,660,000 in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $2.1 million. The grants were awarded through Bring Back the Native Fish, a partnership between NFWF, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service. Jeff Trandahl, executive director and … [Read more...] about NFWF to aid native fish facing habitat loss in United States with $510,000 in grants
Under Li Beirut, UNESCO mobilizes support, partnerships and resources for Lebanon’s 5YP
UNESCO’s education officials and the Lebanese Minister of Education and Higher Education, Abbas El Halabi, held a meeting with high-level representatives from UNESCO Member States at UNESCO’s HQ in Paris, in margin of the 41st session of the General Conference. The meeting aimed at mobilizing international partnerships and resources, as well as technical and institutional support towards the achievement of the Five-Year General Education Plan for Lebanon (5YP), and as an integral part of … [Read more...] about Under Li Beirut, UNESCO mobilizes support, partnerships and resources for Lebanon’s 5YP
New research exposes rich countries failing to deliver on climate pledges for poorest countries
New research commissioned by CARE International reveals a woeful track record of rich countries pledging climate finance that does not translate to new and additional funding for the poorest countries. This includes the £290 million climate finance pledge announced today by the UK government, which is not new and additional to existing Official Development Assistance commitments. The research assesses how much of the $29 billion of Official Development Assistance (ODA) reported as climate … [Read more...] about New research exposes rich countries failing to deliver on climate pledges for poorest countries
World Bank VP pledges continued support to key reforms, resilient recovery in Kazakhstan
The World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, Anna Bjerde, concluded her official visit to Kazakhstan. During her visit Ms. Bjerde met with Prime Minister Askar Mamin, Deputy Prime-Minister Roman Sklyar, Minister of National Economy Asset Irgaliyev, and Deputy Chairman of the Senate Askar Shakirov, to discuss the World Bank’s ongoing support for reforms, including regional and metropolitan development, and investment policy, as well as the Bank’s future support in the areas of … [Read more...] about World Bank VP pledges continued support to key reforms, resilient recovery in Kazakhstan
