July 11, 2019//-International wildlife charity Born Free has released the findings of their 18-month cross-disciplinary investigation into the practice, finally unveiling the truth behind the myths.
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New UN Report: Climate Change Threatens Progress Across SDGs
New York, United States of America, July 10, 2019/ — The impacts of climate change and increasing inequality across and within countries are undermining progress on the sustainable development agenda.
Ghana Signs Landmark Deal with World Bank to Cut Carbon Emissions
Washington, USA, July 9, 2019 — Ghana – with one of the highest deforestation rates in Africa – has become the third country to sign a landmark agreement with the World Bank that rewards community efforts to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
Mauritius Co-champions Coral Reef Action For Commonwealth Blue Charter
June 23, 2019//-‘Champion’ countries of the Commonwealth Blue Charter are laying the groundwork for joint action and robust, innovative strategies to tackle the world’s most pressing ocean issues.
Calling all conservationists: Enter the Virginia McKenna Award for Compassionate Conservation 2019 to
June 19, 2019//-International wildlife charity Born Free is delighted to announce that applications for the Virginia McKenna Award for Compassionate Conservation (VMA) 2019 are now being accepted.
Study: Humans Ingest Massive Amounts Of Microplastics, Equivalent To Eating A Credit Card A Week
Stockholm, Sweden, June 12, 2019 – Bluewater, a global leader in water purification technology and solutions, today called on governments around the world to urgently tackle plastic pollution.
New Climate Endowment Commits Long-term Capital For Green Industrial Revolution
June 7, 2019//-A group of international investors and entrepreneurs have announced the launch of a Climate Endowment as an urgent response to the Climate Crisis and to the European voters’ outcry for a Green Revolution.
African Cities Forum Explores Potential of Cities In Tackling Global Climate Change
Johannesburg, South Africa, June 6, 2019//-C40 Cities’ Financing Sustainable African Cities Forum will be held in Africa for the first time; Africa’s leading city officials to connect with investors at C40 Cities ’ industry-leading sustainability Forum in Johannesburg on 12thJune.
Staff of MTN Ghana Ready for Annual Community Service
Accra, Ghana, May 31, 2019 – Staff of MTN Ghana are getting ready to volunteer their services in the annual staff volunteering programme, known as 21 Days of Y’ello Care Challenge.
Japan, Austria to Support Private Sector Climate Change Investments in Africa
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, May 29, 2019/ — The governments of Japan and Austria have approved a $1 million fund to strengthen the participation of the private sector in combating climate change.