As representatives of governments and other attendees prepare to gather in Glasgow from Oct. 31 for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), observers are hopeful that the summit can effect meaningful change, Arab News reports. The conference — under the theme “Uniting the World to Tackle Climate Change” – will include […]
“There is an urgent need for research into the climatic mechanisms that influence the coming and going of droughts,” Yossi Mekelberg, professor of international relations and an associate fellow of the MENA Program at Chatham House, states. Let’s get aquinted with his thoughts about drought menace written for Arab News. It might have been for […]
The Saudi Green Building Forum will host a virtual event alongside the UN’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, to be held between July 6-15, as part of the continued fight against the persistent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Arab News reports. The event, which seeks a “sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that […]
Have you long dreamed of helping the UN achieve the goals of sustainable development? If you are 14-17 or 18-25 years old, then you can sign up at Climate Science Olympiad. Registration lasts until August 1, 2021; 5,000 teams will take part in the competition, and the prize fund is $10,000. If you do not […]
The United Nations has said that the condition of the Great Barrier Reef has deteriorated to such an extent that it should be included in the list of World Heritage Sites in danger. The Australian government has opposed this, CNN reports. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recommended that the reef be included in the […]
At the UN General Assembly’s High-level dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought, the UAE has underlined that protecting the environment must be a priority for the international community, WAM reports. “We only have one home, one shelter – Earth,” said Dr. Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, through a video message. […]
In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to promote public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa. This day was proclaimed by the United […]
Access to clean, safe drinking water is one of the greatest challenges facing people in many parts of the world. By 2015 the UN’s Millennium Development Goals had succeeded in reducing by half the number of people without such access. But many still suffer as a result of poor sanitation services and lack of treated […]
On December 20, 2000, the UN General Assembly declared May 22 the International Day for Biological Diversity. The Convention on Biological Diversity was adopted on that day. Earlier, this day was celebrated on December 29. In 2000, the Conference of the Convention Participants, at its fifth meeting, recommended that the date be changed to bring […]
Qatar Olympic Committee has joined the Sports for Climate Action initiative to reaffirm its commitment to reducing its environmental impact, ANOC reports. The Qatar Olympic Committee announced it has become a signatory for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s “Sports for Climate Action” initiative. The move saw QOC reinforce its commitment to reducing […]
