Climate change
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has organized a Model Climate Change Conference of the Parties - Greater Bay Area (MCOP-GBA 2025) to bring together 116 youth delegates from over 30 secondary schools in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The conference, held from June 21 to 22,
Green technology
New research from Shenzhen University highlights China's crucial role in addressing global climate change, emphasizing the need for policymakers to devise effective mitigation strategies to ensure sustainability and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study explores the interconnectedness of natural resource depletion, environmental policy stringency, climate change
Climate change
Nursing students in China have been found to have a moderate to high level of support for reducing the carbon footprint in healthcare services, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at Peking University, aimed to explore the factors associated with nursing students'
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Seabed mapping plays a vital role in enabling ocean action, providing foundational data for various marine activities, including navigation, sustainable development, and environmental protection. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) recognizes this importance, highlighting the significance of seabed mapping in its latest news release. On World Hydrography Day, celebrated on 21
Climate change
Madagascar has embarked on a landmark initiative to protect its coastal ecosystems and improve livelihoods across vulnerable regions. The Scaling Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Coastal Areas in Madagascar project aims to restore critical coastal ecosystems, improve integrated coastal zone management, and enhance climate resilience. The project will benefit nearly 100,
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The People's Republic of China's State Council announced a significant event at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, marking the 80th anniversary of the UN's founding and the 20th anniversary of the "Two Mountains" theory. The China special event
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Egypt has taken a significant step towards integrated policymaking by hosting its first national workshop under the Convergence Initiative on Food Systems and Climate Action. Supported by the United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank, the workshop marks a commitment to aligning national food, health, and climate
Climate change
Climate change and the progressive shallowing of the Caspian Sea pose significant challenges to sustainable development in the region, warned Kazakhstani expert Tahir Nigmanov in an exclusive interview. The impacted transport projects, including the Trans-Caspian trade route, are already being affected by these environmental issues. Nigmanov emphasized the importance of
Climate change
The first deputy prime minister and minister of environment and physical planning, Izet Mexhiti, recently held a working meeting with the head of the World Health Organization's (WHO) office in North Macedonia, Akeem Ali, and WHO coordinator Simona Atanasova. During the meeting, the final draft of the Country
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The 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development began Monday at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, gathering ministers, officials, experts, and civil society actors from around the world to accelerate action and achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals. The forum is being held under the auspices
Climate change
With its 3,165-kilometer coastline, Oman is a biodiversity hotspot, home to a rich array of coral reefs, seabirds, fish, and endangered species such as sea turtles, whales, and dolphins. The Environment Authority, led by Eng. Ahmed bin Said Al Shukaili, Director of the Marine Environment Conservation Department, has taken
Climate change
Experts from China and other countries gathered in Geneva for a side event at the Palais des Nations, emphasizing the need for global cooperation on environmental rights protection amidst the climate crisis. The event highlighted China's efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting green development. Key Takeaways: * China&
