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The World Day to Combat Desertification has been observed since 1995 to promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat desertification and the effects of drought. In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared (General Assembly Resolution A/RES/49/115) June 17 the “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought” to promote public awareness of the issue, … Continued
On 8 June 2014, people in communities around the globe will celebrate this year’s World Oceans Day with the theme of “Together we have the power to protect the ocean.” Hundreds of events are planned to help people get involved in solutions for a healthy ocean and society – by supporting clean energy choices, trash-free … Continued
The 2014 “Biodiversity Summit for Cities and Sub-National Governments” will be held in parallel with the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) from 12-14 October 2014. The Summit will convene hundreds of representatives from local, regional and national governments to strengthen multi-level cooperation in support … Continued
Every 5th of June is a day used by the United Nations to stimulate worldwide awareness of environmental issues and encourages political action. World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years it has grown to be a broad, global platform for … Continued
The 5th Africa Water Week was convened by the African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) and took place from 26 – 31 May 2014 in Dakar, Senegal. The event provided a platform for Africa to reflect on progress made to date towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and further served as an opportune forum … Continued
ICLEI member eThekwini, part of the Durban Municipality in South Africa, has picked up the 2014 Stockholm Industry Water Award for its dedication to improving water and sanitation services. “This recognition reflects the work of our whole team over the past 22 years and is a tremendous honour for all of us here in Durban,” … Continued
Happy International Biodiversity Day 2014 to all! Today we celebrate islands and their surrounding near-shore marine areas that constitute unique ecosystems, often found nowhere else on Earth. These ecosystems are the legacy of a unique evolutionary history and are irreplaceable treasures. Islands are especially susceptible to the effects of Climate Change due to their relatively … Continued
On 22 March 2014, Malawi joined many countries and cities across the world to commemorate the United Nations World Water Day. This year’s theme focused on water & energy and aims to highlight the interlinking and interdependent nature of water & energy. Malawi’s World Water Day celebrations took place at Misesa Primary School in Blantyre … Continued
Earth Day 2014 held on 22 April, also known as International Mother Earth Day, is an annual celebration that brings attention to protecting the Earth. First held in 1970 it has grown and is celebrated in 192 countries. It is the second Earth day held each year, the first held on 21 March. This year … Continued
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability are pleased to launch their Working Paper Close to home: Subnational strategies for climate compatible development by Barbara Anton, Ali Cambray, Mairi Dupar and Astrid Westerlind-Wigstroem with Elizabeth Gogoi. The authors explore the many successful strategies and measures for climate resilience … Continued