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1ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο «Connect to Protect» – Fanny-Carlotta Rotino, Programme Officer, ITU
Η Fanny-Carlotta Rotino, Programme Officer, Child Online Protection, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), μίλησε στο ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ σχετικά με τη συμμετοχή της στο 1ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο «Connect to Protect» που διεξάγεται στο Ξενοδοχείο Royal Olympic Hotel στις 06 Οκτωβρίου 2026.
London Voter Registration Week: A Citywide Effort to Make Every Voice Heard
The Greater London Authority (GLA) and Shout Out UK are launching the eighth annual London Voter Registration Week (LVRW), taking place from 14-20 September 2026. By Emily Spence, Principal Policy and Programme Officer, GLA Democratic Participation Team Working alongside borough councils, civil society organisations, education institutions and community partners across the capital, we’re encouraging eligible Londoners to register to vote and take part in democracy.
Saving trafficked wildlife through legal analysis and reform
About IFAWNews animal welfareanimal rescueBlog Saving trafficked wildlife through legal analysis and reform August 4, 2026 Want to help rescue wildlife? By Murilo Pratezi, Programme Officer, IFAW When a wild animal is rescued from wildlife traffickers, every decision that follows matters. From the moment an animal is confiscated, authorities must quickly determine how it will be transported, cared for, and, where possible, rehabilitated and returned to the wild.
Major marine wildlife seizure exposes the ornamental fish trade
By Lillian Mulupi, Programme Officer for Marine Conservation at IFAW At dawn in Shimoni, Kenya’s main fishing port on the country’s southern coastline, the Indian Ocean is still half-asleep. Fishing boats return one by one as the tide laps gently against wooden piers. Among the arriving boats is one skippered by Mwaro Charo. Barefoot, his trousers rolled above his ankles and a faded cap pulled low against the morning light, he steps onto the dock carrying several plastic bags filled with seawater.
Shaping the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment: explore key resources from UNEP-WCMC
Recognizing the important role of businesses in responding to the biodiversity crisis, IPBES is set to release their Business and Biodiversity Assessment, in which UNEP-WCMC has been centrally involved. Author: Elspeth Grace, Programme Officer, Nature Economy Nature loss is no longer a distant risk. Businesses, finance and society face direct consequences from the biodiversity crisis, exacerbated by climate change.
Why faith and traditional leaders are essential to ending gender-based violence -Izeduwa Derex-Briggs writes
Nearly every country in Africa has a law prohibiting violence against women and girls. Feminist movements have driven this incredible achievement, using their voices to spur governments to action and accountability. In West Africa, for example, advocates have worked tirelessly for an end to violence, insisting that rape is a national emergency and pioneering new approaches to keep women and girls safe online.
Looking Ahead: ICANN’s Upcoming Policy on DNS Abuse Mitigation
At the most recent meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in October, displayed on the screens of every session was the question of what to do about ‘DNS abuse mitigation.’ In just one meeting, there were nearly a dozen sessions dedicated to the topic, which was designated as a priority agenda item in nearly all joint and individual constituency meetings. For the ICANN community, the issue of DNS abuse mitigation is not a new one.
From the ground up: reflections from IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025
How the IUCN Congress put nature at the centre of climate action From the outset, the Congress prioritised the themes of Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action and Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks. By framing biodiversity loss and climate change not as separate issues but as one interconnected planetary crisis, the agenda set a clear tone.
Applications open for the AfriMAB-GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships
Why this training matters now The need for skilled restoration practitioners has never been greater. Degraded ecosystems threaten biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate stability. As the world advances through the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), there is growing recognition that restoring natural systems is essential to ending poverty, combating climate change, and protecting life on Earth.
Asean University Network
By Dhvani Sanghavi, AUN Intern Supervised by Phasawit Jutatungcharoen, Programme Officer The AUN-BE was established to operationalize the AUN vision and the ASEAN spirit in the field of business and economics. The primary mission of AUN-BE is to facilitate collaboration among ASEAN universities in order to strengthen education, research, and industry relevance in business and economics primarily for the benefit of the ASEAN community.
Moldova advances study of reclaimed water reuse in agriculture with support of Swedish Environment Institute
Last week, the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), in collaboration with the Moldova Ministry of Environment, gathered over 30 researchers and government representatives from the sectors environment, agriculture, infrastructure, health and food safety in a workshop on treated wastewater reclamation.
Deepak Bhati
Programme Officer, Food Safety & Toxins, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
Shreya Verma
Programme Officer, Industrial Pollution, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
The International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change
PHILANTHROPY FOR CLIMATE AT COP29 For its fourth year, Philanthropy For Climate is committed to supporting diverse participation of philanthropies, using our global collective to catalyse transformative climate action. Our presence at COP29 aims to raise awareness of how collective philanthropic action can accelerate inclusive climate finance, advance frontline voices in decision-making, and promote regenerative solutions that support national commitments and global sustainability goals.
Kaifee Jawed
Programme officer, Municipal Solid Waste, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
Gauri Arora
Programme Officer, Sustainable Food Systems, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
Vivek Kumar Sah
Programme officer, Rural Water-Waste Management, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
Asean University Network
By: Mr. Aldert de Vries, Programme Officer On 15-16 September 2025, the AUN Secretariat, represented by Executive Director Dr. Thanapan Laipraksobsup, First Officer Korn Ratanagosoom, Ms. Achavadee Wiroonpetch, Mr. Aldert de Vries, LL.M., LL.B., and Ms. Sasibhatra Kongsumrit, visited the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE), Seoul National University (SNU), Dongguk University (DU), and Kyung Hee University (KHU) in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Asean University Network
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AI offers green digital solutions for climate change
By Thomas Basikolo, Programme Officer, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU As countries worldwide grapple with climate change, scientists and innovators are exploring novel ways to mitigate its impacts. Innovative approaches from start-ups using artificial intelligence (AI) in predicting, managing, and combating climate change will be highlighted at the upcoming COP28.
Kosovo’s democracy has come a long way, but it needs support
Kosovo, which celebrated 15 years of statehood this year, has recently been in the spotlight. Tensions flared when police escorted newly elected mayors into their offices after a contentious vote held in northern Serb-dominated municipalities resulted in the election of one ethnic Bosniak and three ethnic Albanian mayors, following a turnout of just 3.5 per cent.
Courts, power politics and parallels: Can Imran Khan hold on in
Courts, power politics and parallels: Can Imran Khan hold on in Pakistan? PUBLISHED: The high-stakes contest between former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistani government and its powerful military establishment has become one of the most serious political crises in Pakistan's recent memory—not a small feat for a country known for its tumultuous politics.
Entrepreneurs, Ensure Your Business Is First In Line For Investment
MONEY Entrepreneurs, Ensure Your Business Is First In Line For Investment With investment into social impact stalling across Africa, businesses know how to position themselves to stand out. By JUSTINA MENSAH, Programme Officer at Impact Investing Ghana, @?locale=de_DE
Can Turkey have credible elections? What the data reveal
Can Turkey have credible elections? What the data reveal PUBLISHED: All eyes will be on Turkey when voters go to the polls on 14 May. This election, pitting incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan against opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been described as the most important election of 2023. There are high stakes, not least because it’s the first time in over 20 years that Erdoğan’s appeal in Turkey appears to have waned and that his defeat is no longer inconceivable.
Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance 2023
The third edition of the biannual joint report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyses the latest renewable energy investment trends in the period 2013-2020. The report also discusses preliminary insights from 2021-2022. The key findings of the report will be presented in the webinar on the 30th of March 2023.
The benefits of the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card for housing organisations
23 Feb 2023 In her blog, Nicola Hutchinson, Programme Officer at Scotland Loves Local, discusses the benefits of the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card to organisations. By Nicola Hutchinson, Programme Officer at Scotland Loves Local The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card launched in 2021 as a gift to the entire community. And it’s a gift that keeps on giving.
AI4D-Lab | Workshop
10 - 11 Aug, 2022 Dodoma, Tanzania Embracing AI for Africa's Sustainable Development. About the Workshop The AI4D Multidisciplinary Research Lab is a project run in collaboration between two public academic institutions in Tanzania, The University of Dodoma (UDOM) & Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST).
2021 IRENA Policy Talk #1 - Renewable Energy Policies for the Energy Transitions: Focus on Heating and Cooling
© 2011-2020 IRENA - International Renewable Energy Agency. All Rights Reserved. * The designations employed and the presentation of materials herein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Renewable Energy Agency concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.
CHRI’s third rapid survey on working status of Information Commissions during Unlock 1.0 and Unlock 2.0
CHRI’s third rapid survey on working status of Information Commissions during Unlock 1.0 and Unlock 2.0 Image courtesy: World bank Aug 17, 2020 By: Shikha Chhibbar, Programme Officer, Access to information During the first and the second phase of the lockdown imposed by the government to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, CHRI had conducted a Rapid Telephonic Survey of all 29 Information Commissions established under The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act).
Green bonds - the building blocks of cleaner, smarter, healthier finance
Environment Programme / Blog Photo: © Oak Foundation Green bonds are one of the best financial instruments for building a cleaner, safer and healthier future. Green bonds are bonds specifically earmarked to be used for climate and environmental projects and can be issued by governments, banks, cities or businesses. More specifically, green bonds finance projects aimed at energy efficiency, pollution prevention and clean transportation.
Improving London-wide planning data: what we found…
By Molly Strauss, Senior Policy & Programme Officer, Growth and Infrastructure at City Hall As part of the Mayor’s Smart London work, Chief Digital Officer Theo Blackwell has initiated a London-wide collaboration to streamline how data on coming development passes between London’s 33 council planning authorities and City Hall.
Saving the largest fish on planet earth by Sajan John, Wildlife, Animals and Plant Life Article
Article / Animals and Plant Life / Wildlife Saving the largest fish on planet earth By Image Phone:+911 204 143 917 Post Comments “Whale shark” (Rhincodon typus), a contradictory name confuses all of us when heard first- is it a whale or a shark? Whale shark is not a whale (whale is a mammal); it is a shark (shark is a fish), the largest living fish in the world. No wonder these giants earned the name; their massive size resembles those giant oceanic mammals, the whales.
Story Starters goes to Nursery World
I am sure that many of you will have experienced the excitement of embarking on a brand new project, whether personal or professional. I can imagine you wanted to shout the good news about what you were doing. Some of you will also be familiar with the adrenaline that makes you want to meet as many people as you can to share why this new initiative is so important to you and how it will change the lives of many people around you.
John Drennan: For the First Time, Yerevan Rebukes Moscow
By John Drennan, Research Assistant and Programme Officer, Russia and Eurasia Programme On 10 July, the Armenian leadership publicly rebuked its ally and patron, Russia, regarding its engagement on regional security for the first time. President Serzh Sargsyan criticised the Russian government for its decision to move forward with a $1 billion arms delivery to Baku, saying: ‘This is a very painful issue for us.
John Drennan: Will a Putin-Abe summit happen in 2016?
Attempts to normalise Russia–Japan relations have come in fits and starts over the past 20 years, but both Putin and Abe have signalled their intent to achieve real progress in 2016, explains John Drennan. By John Drennan, Research Analyst and Programme Officer, Russia and Eurasia Programme In late February, Japanese news sources reported that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had ‘snubbed’ a request from United States President Barack Obama not to go forward with a planned trip to Russia in May.
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