Forest Leaders to Climate Conference - The Forest Transformation is Happening Now: Today, leaders in the global drive to protect, restore and sustainably manage forests announced a series of measures that show concrete progress is being made towards delivering on the Paris climate pledges and global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More than a dozen initiatives from … [Read more...] about Forest Leaders to Climate Conference – The Forest Transformation is Happening Now
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FAO at COP22 Climate Conference in Marrakech
FAO at COP22 Climate Conference in Marrakech: Agriculture, forestry and fisheries will feature prominently during the 22nd Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention Climate Change (COP22) in Marrakech from 7-18 November 2016. The conference marks a turning point in efforts to address global warming, including its impact on food security and agriculture, … [Read more...] about FAO at COP22 Climate Conference in Marrakech
How a climate crisis can lead farmers to joint planning and response | The Conversation
How a climate crisis can lead farmers to joint planning and response: Droughts in South Africa has led to coordinated joint planning and partnerships to combat the problem. Stephanie MidgleyThere is nothing like a major climate disaster to raise interest in the problem of climate change among farming communities. Farmers in many parts of the world have, in the last decade, … [Read more...] about How a climate crisis can lead farmers to joint planning and response | The Conversation
Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change
Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change: Of the 1.3 million people dying each year from traffic accidents, 49 per cent are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists Malawi, Kenya, and South Africa most dangerous countries to walk and cycle Motorized transport responsible for 23 per cent of global CO2 … [Read more...] about Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change
Africa Regional Media Hub | U.S. Department of State and Bloomberg Philanthropies Launch Second Our Cities, Our Climate Exchange to Advance Local Climate Action
Africa Regional Media Hub | U.S. Department of State and Bloomberg Philanthropies Launch Second Our Cities, Our Climate Exchange to Advance Local Climate Action: From October 5-15, Our Cities, Our Climate: A U.S. Department of State and Bloomberg Philanthropies Partnership, will bring together 17 urban sustainability directors from around the world for an international exchange … [Read more...] about Africa Regional Media Hub | U.S. Department of State and Bloomberg Philanthropies Launch Second Our Cities, Our Climate Exchange to Advance Local Climate Action
