FROM 31ST MARCH TO JULY 31ST, EACH COUNTRY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ORGANIZE A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO SELECT THE PLOGGERS TEAM AS REPRESENTATIVES AT THE FIRST WORLD TEAM PLOGGING CHAMPIONISHIP. The Plogging International Committee has released on the website the regulations and the application form for the selection of National Team Plogging Championship organizers. Those … Read more
Cobalt is an essential mineral for the batteries of smart devices and electric vehicles. Where does it come from? Siddharth Kara, professor and author, gifts us with an unflinching investigation revealing the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation. The exposé is precisely wrapped in the pages of his book, “Cobalt Red: How … Read more
With the launch of the European Green Deal, the EU established the Climate Pact – a movement of people united towards the goal of climate-neutrality by 2050. Everyone has a place in the Pact. Specifically, experts and scientists can be involved as Ambassadors to inform, inspire, and support climate action in their communities and networks. … Read more
After years of careful wording and even censorship on communicating the real impact of animal agriculture on the planet, UNEP is finally taking a stronger stance. On December 8th, the UNEP published “What’s Cooking”, a report that focuses specifically on the potential alternative proteins, which include plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived meat. Animal-source foods (ASF) contribute … Read more
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) welcomes the Conferences of the Parties 28 (COP28), which started yesterday 30th November 2023. What’s about? COPs are how the world organizes its collective response to the global challenge of climate change. United Nations gather worldwide leaders, experts, and special attendees to discuss programs and how to meet urgent goals on … Read more
Since 2019 the BBVA foundation has established an award for the recognition of virtuous experience in the field of environmental communication, known as the Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication. The aim is to acknowledge the importance of the action of a series of professionals and organizations whose work fosters the understanding and the awareness of … Read more
Helping solve climate change is a collective act. That’s why Netflix’s “Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet” and non-profit Count Us In have partnered creating a new platform, where everyone can join and take a step towards the protection of the Planet. The 2021 Netflix documentary film, narrated by David Attenborough and professor Jonah … Read more
Linked to fundamental rights and human dignity, (unlimited) access to electricity is still today a prerogative of developed countries, while many areas in the global south have none. Liter of Light is a global, grassroots movement committed to providing affordable, sustainable solar light to people with limited or no access to electricity. Developed in the … Read more
13th October is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). This annual observance is a vehicle to promote a global culture of disaster reduction – including strategies of prevention, mitigation, and preparedness. When we refer to DRR, we include all the actions «aimed at preventing new and reducing existing disaster risk and managing residual … Read more
Autumn is just around the corner if not already here for most countries across the world. For as long as this season has been characterized by the nice red colors of leaves and pumpkin spiced pastries, it also announces the need of a wardrobe change. The fashion industry is overloaded with synthetic fabrics that are … Read more