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GEF-FAO Fishery Project Makes Remarkable Progress in Protecting International Waters’ Biodiversity
A five-year, $50-million Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded program rolled out by FAO and partners has made remarkable progress in protecting international waters' biodiversity by rendering fishing in these waters less harmful to...
WHO Declares the New Coronavirus Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The second meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus 2019 in the People’s Republic of China,...
Improving Circular Economy Practices in the Construction Sector Key to Increasing Material Reuse
The EEA briefing ‘Construction and demolition waste: challenges and opportunities in a circular economy,’ says more must be done in preventing or recycling the large amount of waste produced by the construction...
Do you know a Champion of the Earth?
Nominations for 2020 open on 20 January 2020.
Every year, individuals, groups and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the protection and restoration of the...
A Deep Demonstration of a Circular, Regenerative and Low-Carbon Economy in Slovenia
The Slovenian parliament passed a motion to adopt an EIT Climate-KIC-led proposal called “A Deep Demonstration of a Circular, Regenerative and Low-Carbon Economy in Slovenia” last November. The initiative is one of...
IRENA and UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry Cooperating on Renewable Energy
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Industry, to cooperate in the field of renewable energy and...
Oil and Gas Industry Needs to Step Up Climate Efforts Now
Oil and gas companies are facing a critical challenge as the world increasingly shifts towards clean energy transitions. Fossil fuels drive the companies’ near-term returns, but failure to address growing calls to...
Decade of Action on the Sustainable Development Goals Is Under Way
The Sustainable Development Goals are known as the world’s blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty,...
World’s Consumption of Materials Hits Record 100bn Tonnes a Year
The amount of material consumed by humanity has passed 100bn tonnes every year, a report has revealed, but the proportion being recycled is falling.The climate and wildlife emergencies are driven by the...
Celanese Bio-Based Materials and Recycled Offerings Deliver Value to Businesses and Consumers
Bio-based materials create opportunity to offer products that maximize the value of natural resources
DALLAS & DÜSSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$CE #Celanese--Advancements in the “Circular Economy” are creating opportunities for business value wh...
Ventas Earns Third Consecutive Nareit Health Care Leader in the Light Award
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$VTR--Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) has earned the 2019 Nareit Health Care “Leader in the Light” award for a third consecutive year, recognizing the Company’s outstanding achievement in sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social...
Massive, Border-Spanning Campaign Needed to Combat Locust Upsurge in East Africa
Desert Locust swarms in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia - already unprecedented in their size and destructive potential - could swell exponentially and spill over into more countries in East Africa if efforts...
Humans Risk Living in an Empty World
Humanity will have given up on planet Earth if world leaders cannot reach an agreement this year to stop the mass extinction of wildlife and destruction of life-supporting ecosystems, the United Nation’s...
Oceana Calls for Reduction in Plastics Production and Increased Transparency in Global Fisheries
Oceana Joined in Oslo by Supporters Alexandra Cousteau and Cecilie Skog
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, is calling for reductions in plastics production and...
ECOS® Is U.S. EPA 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year
ECOS®, a global leader in green cleaning products, is honored for its commitment to creating safer products for consumers – community celebrates the award at Lacey, WA, facility
LACEY, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The maker of ECOS® environmentally friendl...
RB Partners With Veolia to Drive a Circular Plastics Economy
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reckitt Benckiser (RB) and Veolia announced today a new joint partnership to drive the shift toward a circular plastics economy. This partnership with Veolia is the latest step taken by RB to fulfill its pledge to make 100 perc...
