Canada working towards new future for Indigenous-led conservation
In 2015, Canada committed to conserve at least 17% of its terrestrial lands and waters and 10% of coastal and marine areas by 2020. Canada is unlikely to meet that or more ambitious conservation goals without the support and involvement of the Indigenous peoples whose territories overlap much of Canada’s existing protected areas and remaining intact ecosystems
The Mara ecosystem remains one of the most phenomenal natural spectacles in the world, and while both people and wildlife are at affected with the adverse effects of climate change in the area, women, unfortunately, suffer more. Read on about how some women have stepped up to save the Mara.
Tilos – the first energy efficient island in Greece
Thanks to an 11-million-euro EU investment, the island has become a pioneer in hybrid energy. The island of Tilos was the first out of 80 projects chosen to receive funding under the Horizon 2020 programme.
Ivory Coast is using plastic waste to build schools
A community in Ivory Coast has partnered with UNICEF to transform landfill waste into bricks for schools. The classrooms cost almost half the price of conventional building materials and can be built using just a hammer. Since 2018, plastic waste has been turned into 26 classrooms.
Did you know that this is the Year of the Rat? There are 12 animals that make up the Chinese Zodiac. How much do you know about these animals? Test your knowledge and let us tell you what your real Chinese Zodiac animal is!
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