CEESP News: by Liza Zogib, Chair of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ CEESP Specialist Group on Religions, Spirituality, Environmental Conservation and Climate Justice (ReSpECC)   Â
People of faith and spirituality are all thinking about, and offering guidance on, what an earth-centered[1], new normal, might…
On Friday, 17 July 2020, WCEL hosted the fifth event in the WCEL Webinar Series "Judges as Guardians of Water Resources: The BrasÃlia Declaration of Judges on Water Justice".
CEESP News: by Dr. J. Marc Foggin and Dr. Sarah J. Halvorson, Guest Editors *
The journal Sustainability has recently launched a special issue on Inclusive Governance and Management of Protected and Conserved Areas. This is an opportunity to present case studies, research findings and…
Gland, Switzerland, 23 July 2020 (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) – Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ today unveiled a Global Standard providing the first-ever set of benchmarks for nature-based solutions to global challenges. The new Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Global Standard will help governments, business and civil society ensure the effectiveness of…
CEESP News: by RADHIKA GOYAL, of GlacierHub; undergraduate in Economics and Computer Science, Columbia College
WCEL Oceans, Coasts, and Coral Reefs Specialist Group Chair, Cymie Payne recently co-authored a legal analysis to assess whether Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) must be prepared for activities that have potential effects on marine biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ…
Mangrove forests and swamps are nature's superheroes, a vital ecosystem for climate mitigation, adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and many other benefits for humans and animals alike. On this International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem 2020, we present an interactive…
CEESP News: by Kathryn Lloyd, Programmes & Operations Manager, Margaret Pyke Trust
The Margaret Pyke Trust, jointly with partners, has launched a new project benefitting human and environmental health in South Western Uganda. Funded by the UK Government, it aims to ensure healthy…
In light of the fast-moving and unpredictable situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and regarding the health of staff, consultants and contractors, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ has been taken measures to continue with the project’s work remotely, and together with partners, looks forward to keep working, innovating and…
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥â€™s Marine Plastics and Coastal Communities (MARPLASTICCs) initiative rolled out a series of national workshops in Thailand, Viet Nam, South Africa, Kenya, and Mozambique from December 2019 to March 2020. The workshops kicked-off the pilot testing of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥-UNEP National Guidance for Plastic…