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13 08 2019 | 09:25

Solar energy, the Barefoot College and Enel in Africa.

The sun always means new beginnings. In the old life, light came from candles and kerosene lamps with diesel generators providing electricity for just a few hours a day. But then Luisa, Norma and…

09 08 2019 | 09:22

South Africa tackling climate change through education.

Last week, South Africa celebrated its annual National Science Week with events, exhibitions and school activities happening across the country. Each year has a topical theme, with the previous year’…

07 08 2019 | 06:34

How Do Hurricanes Form? (video)

Hurricanes are very large and intense storms. But where do these giant storms come from? Learn more about the GOES-R series of weather satellites! https://www.goes-r.gov/

07 08 2019 | 06:33

Kenyan universities aim to be “greenest in the world”.

In Kenya, over 70 universities are being called on by the UN Environment Programme and the Kenyan Government to work together and transform their campuses to be the “greenest in the world”. This…

02 08 2019 | 06:20

Windaba expands programme.

Windaba expands programme to establish African energy market leadership

17 07 2019 | 16:47

Higher and Further Education Institutions across the globe declare Climate Emergency.

New York - Networks representing more than 7,000 higher and further education institutions from 6 continents announced that they are declaring a Climate Emergency, and agreed to undertake a three-…

16 07 2019 | 09:20

Young people look to faith teachings to save the planet.

As concern for the environment grows across the globe, around 350 young leaders from more than 50 countries today discussed solutions, examining innovative examples and best practices as they met at…

05 07 2019 | 08:28

Youth Climate Summit, 21 September 2019

The UN Youth Climate Summit is a platform for young leaders who are driving climate action to showcase their solutions at the United Nations, and to meaningfully engage with decision-makers on the…

03 07 2019 | 09:22

UAE integrates renewable energy into national education system.

The UAE Ministry of Education and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed an agreement to cooperate on the integration of renewable energy and sustainable development into the…

18 06 2019 | 18:18

Let the Wind Blow

2019 will be remembered as the year something changed, when children went on strike to demand that adults take action to stop climate change:

08 06 2019 | 14:29

World Scouting and UN Environment team up to engage young people in global fight against plastic pollution.

June 8, 2019 – For World Ocean’s Day, World Scouting is teaming up with UN Environment to create a new movement for action in the battle against plastic pollution. Already, some 27,000 young people…

06 06 2019 | 08:37

Tennis World Unites in Fight against Climate Change - All four of the world's Grand Slam tournaments are joining UN's Sports for Climate Action Framework.

Tennis World Unites in Fight against Climate Change All four of the world’s Grand Slam tennis tournaments are uniting in the fight against climate change by joining the Sports for Climate Action…

04 06 2019 | 12:49

What Does 'Scientific Consensus' Mean?

Should we get vaccinated? Fluoridate our water? Fight global warming? Believe in evolution? The Big Bang? Dark matter? It's difficult for many of us to base the answer to these questions on what a…

28 05 2019 | 08:51

From the scourge of plastic waste pollution in Africa to value addition and improved livelihoods.

The theme for World Environment Day celebrations in 2018 is “Beat Plastic Pollution.” There has been a big focus on the devastating impacts of plastic waste (particularly single-use plastics) on the …

22 05 2019 | 10:37

Bino And Fino: The Hit Cartoon That Makes You Love Renewables And African Culture.

Black Panther and Wakanda made adults dream, Bino and Fino make kids smarter. How? The popular cartoon made in Nigeria combines education and entertainment and it’s available on Amazon Prime. Forget…

11 05 2019 | 17:43

What happens when schools go solar?

Sunshine splashing onto school rooftops and campuses across the country is an undertapped resource that could help shrink electricity bills, new research suggests. The study, published in the April…

06 04 2019 | 09:12

Why Should Schools Teach Climate Education?

When we think about schools, we first come up with subjects such as math, science, reading, and writing. However, these subjects, while important to success, are not all that schools teach. Schools…

22 03 2019 | 07:15

GSAS-D&B 2019 CGP Refresher Course - 28 March 2019.

Thursday 28 March  Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha-Qatar

19 03 2019 | 07:20

School rooftops will generate solar energy for 16000 houses in the West Bank.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a loan agreement worth USD 18 million to finance the installation of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems on 500…

18 03 2019 | 06:59

Evangelicals for climate action.

One in four American adults identify themselves as “evangelicals.” Because self-described evangelicals, particularly white evangelicals, have become the most reliable supporters of Republican…