The Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC) invites applicants from 15 to 30 years of age to propose innovative solutions to protect marine resources and support people of all ages to be engaged stewards for marine conservation. Global Environmental Education Partnership seeks solutions that are innovative, feasible, and informed by research. Three solutions will be awarded a...Read More
The Save Our Seas Foundation funds and supports marine and ocean research, conservation, and education projects worldwide. Projects have to focus on charismatic threatened wildlife and their habitats, with a particular concern for marine chondrichthyan species (sharks, rays, skates, sawfishes, and chimaeras). The usual project duration is limited to three years with a grant average...Read More
Companies need to adopt a more holistic approach when considering the link between packaging and carbon emissions. While it’s crucial to focus on reducing the carbon footprint of packaging materials themselves, such as by using recycled or biodegradable materials and optimizing packaging designs to minimize material usage, a comprehensive strategy must also address the broader...Read More
Ship navigation in the polar regions, i.e. the Arctic and Antarctica, requires special qualifications from the crew and the use of specific technologies. In many ways, going to space is easier than piloting and operating ships in the polar regions. There are too many uncertain characters and variabilities which make navigation in the polar regions...Read More
The Earth’s ongoing evolution, spanning over four billion years, has witnessed dynamic changes in its landscapes, oceans, and biodiversity. Yet, the current climate crisis is pushing these natural processes to unprecedented extremes, fundamentally altering the planet’s structure. Some of the most substantial shifts include: Melting Polar Ice: Rising temperatures are causing significant ice loss in...Read More
Countries affected by violent conflict and state fragility receive extremely low climate change funding, thus leaving behind populations considered most vulnerable to climate change. How can this paradox be addressed and what role can the UN play? Wednesday 29 May 2024, 10.00-16.00 DIIS ∙ Danish Institute for International Studies Gl. Kalkbrænderi Vej 51A 2100 Copenhagen Areas of...Read More
There is no doubt about it: the world is in the grips of a climate crisis. The headlines are full of reports about extreme weather events and the negative effects of the fossil fuel industry. This reality means that anyone entering the worlds of business or management today needs to understand climate change. They need the...Read More
The visit of the Heads of Mission of the European Union to Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) on April 29th, 2024, marked a historic occasion as the university received a high-level delegation comprising 10 Ambassadors from the EU simultaneously. Led by the Head of Delegation of the European Union to Tanzania and the East African...Read More
Deadline: 26-May-2024 As part of the Support Program for biodiversity Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) active in developing countries (ProBioDev), the IUCN French Committee is launching a call for proposals to support projects in developing countries led by civil society partnerships that aims to support projects focused on biodiversity conservation and Nature-based Solutions, addressing climate change mitigation...Read More
The imperative to restore and protect the imperiled ecosystems of our planet is clear, requiring substantial financial investment. Estimates suggest that approximately US$ 950 billion annually is needed for this crucial endeavor, essential for sustaining livelihoods and preserving biodiversity. However, the current allocation falls significantly short, with only an average of US$ 121 billion directed...Read More
