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Although the global community has made significant efforts in engaging women and girls in science in the past decade, they are still excluded from fully taking part in scientific research. According to the latest data from UNESCO, less than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women. As the United Nations marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, let’s have a look at some remarkable women from around the world, leading the way in climate science today.

The current linear model of resource management, based on fast production and consumption, is unsustainable in the long run. An alternative to that model, the circular economy, is restorative in essence, allowing to reuse materials at the

The United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit was held at the UN Headquarters in New York City on September 23rd. Being a part of the UN General Assembly, the summit’s mission was to motivate the active achievement

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The United Nations calls the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, “the plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity.” Together. For all of us. There’s no doubt this plan with its ambitious list of 17

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Part 3

This week in New York City, the United Nations General Assembly is, even now, meeting to discuss the important issues facing our global community. Among the most important is how we go forward, together, into the future.

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On Tuesday, September 17th, 2019, the 74th United Nations General Assembly session opened at the U.N headquarters in NYC, and there is quite the docket for 2019. One of the important summits we’re watching for here at

In 2015, the U.N. member states unanimously approved a road map to steer global development endeavors through 2030. These Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, comprise 17 objectives that range from eliminating poverty to ending hunger to creating

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There are two things close to my heart, from a moral and social perspective: climate change and gender equality. I am reticent to say ‘feminism’ due to the sometimes negative connotations that word brings. But let’s be

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Looking to spend less time mindlessly scrolling on social media? Want to spend more time learning about environmental issues and how to live a more sustainable life? Make your scrolling meaningful and fill your feeds with these

How are you celebrating World Environment Day?

June 5th 2019 is World Environment Day. This is a UN-Environment led initiative which was established in 1972 and first celebrated in 1974. The day is used to shine a spotlight on the fragile environment around us,

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(Climate Science) Women to the Front!

When going round & round in circles is a good thing

Can we expect action from the Climate Action Summit?

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Part 4

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Part 3

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Part 2

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals: Part 1

Can empowering women* help solve climate change?

How to be more socially minded on social media

How are you celebrating World Environment Day?