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Henriette Geiger : Ambassador of the European Union to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and Un Habitat by Capital FM

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia Mkutano wa tatu wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu bahari umeanza leo huko Nice nchini Ufaransa, na masuala ya baharini ikiwa ni pamoja na uvuvi nchini Sao Tome, umuhimu wa kutunza mazingira nchini Kenya na uondoaji wa taka za plastiki Tanzania.Mkutano wa tatu wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu bahari umeanza leo huko Nice nchini Ufaransa ambapo Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja huo António Guterres bila kumung'unya maneno ameelezea bayana jinsi binadamu anavyozidi kuhatarisha ustawi wa bahari lakini akionesha matumaini ya hali bora ya bahari iwapo hatua zitachukuliwa kwa maslahi ya binadamu na viumbe vya baharini.Nchini São Tomé na Príncipe, nchi ya visiwa viwili vidogo huko Afrika ya Kati, mpango wa FISH4ACP unaoendeshwa na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo FAO unalenga kusaidia wavuvi na wauzaji samaki hasa wanawake na vijana kuongeza kipato na manufaa ya kijamii kwa njia endelevu huku wakipunguza athari mbaya kwa makazi ya asili na viumbe wa baharini. Paola Afè Do Espiritu Afonso ni miongoni mwa wanawake wanaonufaika.Makala, tunasalia na mkutano wa tatu wa Umoja wa Mataiifa kuhusu Bahari UNOC3, tunakuletea sehemu ya mwisho ya mahojiano kati ya Nafisa Didi afisa habari wa kituo cha habari cha Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Tanzania UNIC Dar es salaam na Clara Makenya, Mkuu wa Ofisi ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mazingira UNEP nchini Tanzania na Afisa Mawasiliano wa shirika hilo kwa Namibia, wakimulika mchango wa UNEP katika kuzisaidia nchi kupambana na taka za plastiki ambayo ni mada kuu ya mkutano wa UNOC3.Na katika mashinani fursa ni yake Kaara Waithaka, Mwanamazingira kutoka kaunti ya Kajiado nchini Kenya ambaye kupitia mahojiano yaliyofanikishwa na washirika wetu Radio Domus anatoa wito kwa vijana kuhusu umuhimu wa kutunza mazingira.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Mkutano wa tatu wa Umoja wa Mataiifa kuhusu Bahari UNOC3 ukiendelea mjini Nice, Ufaranzsa, tunakuletea mahojiano kati ya Nafisa Didi afisa habari wa kituo cha habari cha Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Tanzania UNIC Dar es salaam na Clara Makenya, Mkuu wa Ofisi ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mazingira UNEP nchini Tanzania na Afisa Mawasiliano wa shirika hilo kwa Namibia, wakimulika mchango wa UNEP katika kuzisaidia nchi kupambana na taka za plastiki ambayo ni mada kuu ya mkutano wa UNOC3.

This week, we cover a relentless wave of threats to America's public lands and environmental protections. But it's not all bad news, because we wrap up with some powerful land-back victories, state park expansions, and global actions to #BeatPlasticPollution.Key Topics This Week:1. Senate Budget Bill Public Land SalesSenator Mike Lee (R-UT) moves to reinstate a provision to sell 500,000+ acres of public land in Nevada and 11,000+ acres in Utah.Parcels affected include land near Zion National Park, desert tortoise habitat, and lands adjacent to Las Vegas.No restrictions on resale — paving the way for luxury developments, mines, and strip malls.2. What Else Is in the Budget Bill?Fast-tracks oil, gas, and mining projects by weakening environmental reviews.Opens new offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.Increases national forest logging quotas and 20-year timber contracts.Cuts climate adaptation and restoration funding.3. Department of the Interior (DOI) Deregulatory BlitzRescinds 2024 rule protecting 13 million acres in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.Appoints Kevin Pendergast as BLM Alaska State Director.Rolls back 18 federal energy regulations nationwide.Green-lights new timber, oil, gas, and mineral leases across Oregon, Utah, Nevada, and Alaska.4. Supreme Court's NEPA Decision (May 29)An 8-0 ruling limits NEPA's scope so agencies no longer required to analyze cumulative and downstream environmental impacts.Case involved a proposed Utah crude oil railway; ruling sets precedent for pipelines, highways, and fossil fuel infrastructure.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina ambayo leo ikiwa ni siku ya mazingira duniani mwaka ikibeba maudhui “Tokomeza taka za Plastiki,” tunakwenda Tanzania kumsikia Clara Makenya, Mkua wa UNEP nchini humo na afisa mawasiliano wa shirika hilo kwa ajili ya Namibia akizungumza kuhusu changamoto ya taka za plastiki Tanzania na nini kifanyike kuzitokomeza.Naanzia hapa makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa New York, Marekani ambapo leo kumefanyika tukio maalum la kukumbuka na kuenzi watumishi 168 wa Umoja wa Mataifa waliopoteza maisha wakitekeleza majukumu yao ya ulinzi wa amani, haki, na usaidizi, Mishumaa iliwashwa na kisha walitajwa majina yao mmoja baada ya mwingine akiwemo Nats.. mlinda amani wa UN kutoka Tanzania. Wanafamilia walipokea tuzo maalum za kutambua mchango wao.Leo ikiwa ni siku ya kimataifa ya mazingira, Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres ametaka hatua za dharura kutokomeza janga la uchafuzi utokanao na taka za plastiki, akilitaja kama “janga” linaloikaba dunia na kutishia afya ya binadamu, mifumo ya ikolojia, na hali ya hewa. Guterres amesema, kadri plastiki zinavyovunjika na kuwa vipande vidogo vidogo zinaingia kila mahali: kuanziaubongo wa binadamu hadi maziwa ya mama.Huko nchini Tanzania hii leo kwenye Chuo Kikuu Mzumbe mjini Morogoro, kumefanyika kongamano kumulika uhaba wa maji na sera bora zinazoweza kufanikisha upatikanaji wa huduma hiyo, kongamano lililoandaliwa kwa pamoja na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Maendeleo, UNDP na Muungano wa Ulaya. Dkt. Saida Fundi Mhadhiri Mwandamizi kutoka Chuo Kikuu Mzumbe anasema.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili na hii leo Dkt. Mwanahija Ali Juma, Katibu Mtendaji wa Baraza la Kiswahili, Zanzibar nchini Tanzania, BAKIZA anafafanua maana ya neno "KIHEREHERE!.Mwenyeji wako ni Flora Nducha, karibu!

Katika kuelekea Mkutano wa Tatu wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu Bahari UNOC3, utakaofanyika mjini Nice, Ufaransa kuanzia tarehe 9 hadi 13 Juni 2025, Ofisi ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mazingira UNEP nchini Tanzania imetoa wito kwa jumuiya ya kimataifa kuchukua hatua za haraka na madhubuti kukabiliana na changamoto ya uchafuzi wa bahari, hasa wa taka za plastiki. Akizungumza na Kituo cha Habari cha Umoja wa Mataifa nchini humo UNIC jijini Dar es Salaam, Clara Makenya, Mkuu wa Ofisi ya UNEP nchini Tanzania na Afisa Mawasiliano wa shirika hilo kwa Namibia, alisisitiza umuhimu wa kushughulikia kwa haraka tatizo la taka za plastiki ambazo nyingi hutokea nchi kavu na kuishia baharini.

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia haki za jamii za Ogiek nchini Kenya, na masuala ya baharí na tabianchi. Makala tunakupeleka nchini Tanzania na mashinani nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, kulikoni?Mtaalamu wa UN ataka kusitishwa mara moja kwa uwekaji  mipaka unaotishia haki za Waogiek Kenya. Mtaalamu maalum wa Umoja wa Mataifa ameitaka Serikali ya Kenya kusitisha mara moja shughuli za uwekaji mipaka katika Msitu wa Mau Mashariki nchini humo, akisema kuwa unakiuka haki za jamii ya asili ya Waogiek na kupuuza maamuzi ya lazima ya Mahakama ya Afrika ya Haki za Binadamu na Watu (AfCHPR).Mkutano wa siku mbili kuhusu Ubia wa Kimataifa kwa ajili ya dunia endelevu umekunja jamvi huko Hamburg nchini Ujerumani ambako Balozi wa Mabadiliok ya Tabianchi wa Vijana wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia watoto, UNICEF nchini Tanzania, Madina Jubilate Kimaro ameshiriki. Akiwa huko Hamburg nimemuuliza Madina ni kipi amejulisha washiriki wenzake kuwa kinapaswa kufanyika ili dunia iwe endelevu?.Makala, katika kuelekea mkutano wa tatu wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu Bahari (UNOC3) utakaofanyika  mjini Nice, Ufaransa, kuanzia tarehe 9 hadi 13 Juni 2025 ukijikita na maudhui "Kuharakisha hatua na kuhamasisha wadau wote kuhifadhi na kutumia bahari kwa njia endelevu", tunaelekea nchini Tanzania kwa Clara Makenya Mkuu wa ofisi ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mazingira UNEP nchini humo na afisa mawasiliano wa shirika hilo kwa ajili ya Namibia, akizungumza na kituo cha habari cha Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Tanzania UNIC Dar es salaam anaeeleza nini kinapaswa kufanywa na jamii ya kitaifa na kimataifa ili kutekeleza azma ya mkutano huo.Na katika mashinani Debora, mkazi wa Sake jimboni Kivu Kaskazini, mashariki mwa DRC, aliyekimbilia mji wa Goma jimboni humo humo kutokana na machafuko sasa amerejea tena Sake ambako wanapatiwa msaada wa chakula kutoka shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula WFP. Akisema PAM anamaanisha WFP.Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!

What is methane? Methane (CH4) (the primary component of “natural gas”) is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide.Around 60% of global methane emissions come from human activities in three main sectors: energy production (oil, gas, and coal), agriculture (livestock and rice), and waste (landfill and waste water). Energy production accounts for about 35% of anthropogenic methane emissions, agriculture accounts for about 40%, and waste accounts for about 20%. Why is methane leakage prevention important?Methane leaks from fossil fuel production, landfills, and livestock include emissions that are described as “super emitter events,” which have devastating ecological effects. While methane has a much shorter atmospheric lifetime than CO2 (around 12 years compared with one hundred years or more for CO2), it is a significantly more potent greenhouse gas, trapping eighty times more heat than CO2 over a 20 year period, which exacerbates the effects of climate change on our planet. Methane also negatively affects air quality because it is an ingredient in the formation of ground level (tropospheric) ozone, a dangerous air pollutant. Thus, monitoring methane leaks and formulating preventative methods is crucial to preserving the health of both the planet and all those who occupy it.A growing need for methane prevention efforts: how satellites can help us curb methane leaks The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) has undertaken many initiatives to mitigate methane leaks. In October 2021, UNEP launched the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), which catalogs emissions for the three largest methane-emitting sectors in a public database, providing governments and companies access to empirically verified methane emissions. This data can be used to build efficient policies to address large methane leakages. In 2022, the UNEP launched the International Methane Alert and Response System, or MARS through its IMEO program, the first ever satellite-based detection system that notifies governments of major methane leaks from their fossil fuel infrastructure. IMEO breaks down satellite detection in four essential steps:  IMEO uses global mapping satellites to identify very large methane plumes.The emissions information is shared with governments and companies. Important information includes detailed information on their location, size, potential sources, and operators of the relevant facilities.It is up to notified stakeholders to determine how best to respond to the notified emissions.IMEO continues to track methane leakages around the world, repeating the process when large methane plumes are detected. Data and analyses are made public 45 to 75 days post detection on the MARS data portal.There is still more work to be done While developing satellite technology has helped, Dr. Aganaba argues for greater collaboration between different levels of government and greater transparency. While many governments and companies have agreed to methane emission reduction pledges, they are rarely legally binding.  Dr. Aganaba offers the following challenges and solutions. First, we need greater momentum at the federal level to get local and state actors to participate in satellite-based climate data collection. Second, there needs to be a standardization of data monitoring, collection, interpretation, and distribution in order for information to be verified and shared effectively, as this will enable better enforcement methods and compliance. Third, once what Dr. Aganaba refers to as a “national geospatial data infrastructure” is established, the international community must amend the space charters that dictate the current international geospatial data infrastructure. Dr. Aganaba stresses that this legal framework is crucial both to safeguard the environmental integrity of outer space and ensure that the mistakes made on earth are not repeated, both in terms of environmental exploitation and power sharing between developed and developing nations.  Satellite data is not a panacea. Satellites can sometimes mistake clouds or other natural phenomena for methane leaks. These readings are not always reliable as they can be obstructed by clouds, dense forests, or snow, and do not provide information about how much methane is being leaked in a specific location. They do, however, provide a great deal of useful data and much greater transparency.  Who is Dr. Timiebi Aganaba?Dr. Timiebi Aganaba is an assistant professor at the School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University, where she founded the ASU Space Governance Lab. She is also the Senior Global Futures Scientist at Global Futures Scientists and Scholars. Dr. Aganaba specializes in international environmental law, international space law and policy, geoengineering, and satellite technology. Further Reading Aganaba-Jeanty, Timiebi & Huggings, Anna. Transnational Environmental Law, 2019  “Satellite Measurement of GHG Emissions: Prospects for Enhancing Transparency and Answerability under International Law”, Transnational Environmental Law 2019  UNEP. 2022How secretive methane leaks are driving climate changeUNEP. 2023Satellite Data to Methane Action: UNEP's Methane Alert and Response SystemClark, Aaron. Bloomberg, 2023.The Climate Sleuth Uncovering Methane Leaks for the United NationsFor a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/locating-methane-leaks-with-satellites-with-dr-timiebi-aganaba/.

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20 ans après leur premier EP, Stevans est de retour avec leur recette toujours aussi réussie: mettre de la pop dans la vie! Après une troisième tournée en Chine, le groupe genevois entre à nouveau dans nos écouteurs avec Simplify. Un EP qui donne complètement envie de prendre lʹapéro sur la terrasse, et de prendre des coups de soleil sur les avant-bras en roulant fenêtres ouvertes sur les autoroutes estivales!

Jamii za Pwani ya Kenya, zimekumbatia uchakataji wa plastiki kukabili tatizo la uchafuzi utokanao na taka za plastiki ambapo  mujibu wa shirika la mazingira la UNEP, kila siku, kiasi sawa cha malori 2,000 ya kuzoa taka yaliyojaa plastiki hutupwa katika bahari, mito, na maziwa ya ulimwengu.

'If you're not changing the numbers, you're not changing the world.' So says this week's guest, Katie Patrick. Katie Patrick is a Silicon Valley based environmental engineer, climate action designer, and author of How to Save the World: How to Make Changing the World the Greatest Game We've Ever Played, now taught in Harvard University's graduate program and top recommended reading material by UNEP.Katie specializes in designing innovative apps, dashboards, and campaigns that drive environmental action by leveraging insights from behavioural science and game design. Her work combines rigorous research with creative execution to develop solutions that inspire sustainable behaviors and measurable impact. She has advised the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Google, the U.S. State Department, the University of California, the European Commission, Dassault Systèmes, the Institute for the Future, Magic Leap, and Stanford University, as well as numerous startups focused on behavior design for environmental action.Katie is passionate about biophilic design and envisions a future shaped by ecotopian principles. Her thought leadership has been recognized globally; she delivered a TEDx talk in 2020 and spoke at the UN General Assembly in 2021 on the role of creativity, optimism, and imagination in environmental change.In our conversation, we range wide and deep through and across the ways each of us can bridge the divides in our cultures and bring change to our local worlds - and thus to the wider world, exploring the power of gamification, evidence base and feedback loops to create real, enduring change.  Hello World https://www.helloworlde.com/Climate Action Design School https://www.helloworlde.com/climate-action-design-schoolKatie on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-patrick/Katie's TED Talk. https://youtu.be/GOWYwEtzeH4/Katie's Book https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-save-the-world-katie-patrick/1671034Katie's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6QaoYkmNqLSsn89zWMw3nl?si=540f4604608d4652Accidental Gods Gatherings https://accidentalgods.life/gatherings-2025/Accidental Gods Membership https://accidentalgods.life/join-us/

What are the direct and indirect impacts of AI, and how can these be mitigated? In this episode, Sally Radwan, Chief Digital Officer of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) delves into the environmental impact AI has outside of energy consumption, ranging from e-waste disposal to the construction and location of data centres. On the flip side, Sally explains the positive environmental impacts of AI including how it can support policymaker decision making, provide accurate information about environmental science and detect methane emission hotspots early on.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:03:12) - UNEP's key data & AI objectives(00:05:40) - AI's broader environmental footprint(00:08:23) - Why e-waste disproportionately impacts the global south(00:10:15) - The growth and location of data centres(00:12:24) - Indirect and higher order impacts of AI(00:16:02) - UNEP's World Environment Situation Room(00:22:02) - The International Methane Emissions Observatory(00:25:03) - UNEP's AI chatbot

If you're struggling to keep people engaged and loyal in your product or business, check out my FREE gamification course to learn how to do just that: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Badges won't cut it. Katie Patrick reveals how focusing on feedback loops, imagination, and measurable actions makes climate programs actually work. Join us to explore how to crush environmental inaction with game-inspired design. Katie Patrick is an Australian-American environmental engineer and climate action designer. She's author of the books How to Save the World and Zerowastify and hosts a podcast where she investigates the academic research in environmental psychology. Katie specializes in the design of getting people to change. She applies gamification and behavioral science in a way that dramatically increases the adoption of environmental programs and has worked with organizations including UNEP, NASA JPL, Stanford University, U.S. State Department, Google, University of California, Magic Leap, and the Institute for the Future. Katie started UrbanCanopy.io, a map-based application that uses satellite imaging of urban heat islands and vegetation cover to encourage urban greening and cooling initiatives. She is also the co-founder of Energy Lollipop, a Chrome extension and outdoor screen project that shows the electric grid's CO2 emissions in real time. She was CEO of the VC-funded green-lifestyle magazine Green Pages Australia and was appointed environmental brand ambassador by the Ogilvy Earth advertising agency for Volkswagen, Lipton Tea and Wolfblass Wines. She has served on the board of Australia's national eco label, Good Environmental Choice Australia, and won the Cosmopolitan Woman of the Year Award for entrepreneurship. After graduating from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a B.Eng in Environmental Engineering, she worked as an environmental design engineer for building engineers WSP in Sydney on some of the world's first platinum-LEED-certified commercial buildings. Katie lives in Silicon Valley with her young daughter, Anastasia.

En este programa tendremos la vista del mc madrileño Napi Presidente que nos presentará su nuevo lanzamiento, "La soledad del liderazgo". Un Ep con 9 temas impregnados de Ideología anarquista y antifascista donde combina letras comprometidas con ingenio, reclamando fidelidad a los valores originarios del Hip Hop.Las bases están a cargo de Lemachine, Öc! y Dj Maos que estará también en la entrevista hablándonos del proceso de producción y de su visión de las nuevas tecnologías en cuanto al beatmaking.Escuchar audio

Gauranga Das discusses the importance of preparing for life beyond mortality, emphasizing that spiritual teachings guide individuals in planning their journey after life. He highlights the significance of association, sacred literature, contemplative practices, and mindful diet in shaping one's consciousness and spiritual growth. The conversation also touches on the necessity of finding one's purpose and the role of discipline in leading a fulfilling life.

In this podcast episode, Akpezi Ogbuigwe reflects on her experience in the context of Nigeria and as the head of education at UNEP and shares her views on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and its connection to environmental education, climate change education, and broader education for change. She explains that environmental education focuses on managing and improving the relationship between human society and the environment, emphasizing problem-solving skills. Akpezi also discusses the link between environmental education and ethics in educational settings, offering insights into the publication project she contributed to, called Environmental Education, Ethics, and Action: A Workbook to Get Started. She highlights the idea that “ethical awareness leads to practical action.” Toward the end of the conversation, Akpezi offers valuable perspectives on the Earth Charter, discussing its role in expanding "Planetary Consciousness," fostering "the Ethics of Care," and promoting "Intergenerational Justice."  

Join us for Season 14, Episode 4 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Natalija Vojno, a global leader working at the intersection of environmental policy, peacebuilding, and youth leadership.  Natalia shares her multifaceted career at the intersection of water, peace, and sustainability.  She highlights the importance of a long-term vision, nurturing relationships, and pursuing further education, such as her involvement in the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to pivot into a field focused on making a difference, particulary in sustainability and impact, this is a must listen epsiode. Why take a listen: Inspiring Career Path: Discover Natalia's journey from undergraduate studies to a specialist in water diplomacy, enriched by her personal experiences in conflict-impacted regions. Key Organizations and Initiatives: Learn about influential organizations like the Water Youth Network and Natalia's contributions to nonprofits. Education and Skill Development: Understand the significance of building relationships and further education opportunities, such as the Rotary Peace Fellowship, to advance your career. Global Water Issues: Gain insights into the complexities of water as a source of cooperation and conflict, emphasizing the necessity for sustainable water governance. Innovative Solutions: Explore the burgeoning world of startups and technologies aimed at improving water management, offering inspiration for pursuing a career in sustainability and innovation.   Resources from the Podcast PCDN Global Rotary Peace Fellowship International Water Association Josh's Water Jobs Canadian Water Network Canadian Water Resources Association Council for the Great Lakes Region Lost Rivers Art of Loving by Eric Fromm Bio: Natalija is a peace innovator and environmental mediator with a decade of experience in water governance and youth engagement. She has spoken at the UN High-Level Political Forum on youth leadership in transboundary water governance and co-founded the Water Youth Network, designing collaborative spaces for youth in water diplomacy. As an advisor to UNEP's Faith for Earth Youth Council, she supports interfaith youth advocacy for environmental protection. Through her organization Our Future First, she has led peacebuilding initiatives like the Balkan Youth Environmental Assembly and watershed projects in the Humber River. Trained in mediation by Clingendael Institute, MBBI, and Soliya, she holds degrees from the University of Toronto (BA), UNESCO-IHE (MSc), and International Christian University (MA, as a Rotary Peace Fellow). She has also served as a speechwriter for Ontario's Minister of the Environment, led campaigns on Great Lakes pollution, and co-hosted innovation labs like UNLEASH Hacks Japan 2021 and Water Innovation Lab Danube+. Explore her work further via RainGrid or her LinkedIn profile. PCDN Resources Make your inbox amazing with our new Career Digest subscription option for less than the cost a cup of coffee per month. Like our Weekly Free Newsletter, but with even more value. Delivered 5–6 days a week, you'll get over 200 human curated opportunities every month—including jobs, fellowships, funding options, impact news, socent opps trainings, remote roles and more. Whether you're just starting or looking to advance, this digest provides the world's best human-curated impact opportunities to fuel your career. Interested in subscribing for a group or organization. Get in contact. Other Terrific PCDN Resources. Social Change Career Podcast: Access over 170 episodes featuring changemakers worldwide. Available at https://pcdn.global/listen or any major podcast platform. Sign up for our Free AI for Impact Newsletter - Get amazing AI for Impact jobs, funding, consultancies, tools, tips and ethical insights. PCDN Free Weekly Impact Newsletter: Explore global social impact jobs, funding, and opportunities. Sign up here

It's time for some more trashtalk, my friends. Remember plastic pollution? Of course you do - because it's still with us. According to the UNEP, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic enter the world's oceans, rivers and lakes EVERY SINGLE DAY. And while there was a great deal of excitement around the prospect of a Global Plastics Treaty last year, talks were suspended at the end of 2024 when UN member states failed to reach an agreement on what would have been the first-ever global legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution.But it's not just plastic that's littering the environment. You name it; it ends up there - from paper and cardboard to aluminium cans, glass, clothing and fly-tipped furniture. We're all complicit, so we've all got a part to play.The good news is that awareness and community action is growing, and that is the focus of today's interview with the inspiring Ripu Daman Bevli - a Delhi-based environmentalist and runner, on a mission to make picking up litter cool. Meet the Plogman of India... Plog-what?! The term plogging originated in Sweden - it's a portmanteau of the Swedish verb, "plocka upp" (to pick up) and the English word "jogging". In 2019, Ripu ran 1000 km across 50 cities in India, picking up trash - and followers - along the way. As he says, if you want to spark behaviour change, forget shame and berating people - the secret is to invite them to join a fun activity. So don't stress, this is far from a dismal discussion about the waste crisis. Rather, it's a joyful, encouraging story about how to change the world with positivity, recorded on location in Delhi, with a soundtrack of beautiful birdsong.Tell us what you think? Find Clare on Instagram @mrspressGot recommendations? Hit us up!And please share these podcasts.THANK YOU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reductionism - the breaking down of complex phenomena into as many parts as possible to make them fully understandable - is everywhere. To some extent the whole enterprise of modern formal schooling is based on the promise of reductionism, as we break life down into subjects, concepts, facts, etc to be digestible by our young people. It has also enabled unbelievable scientific and technological progress. So who could possibly argue with this? And yet, reductionism has become like the hammer that sees everything as a nail. One of its problems is that is renders everything into a mechanistic functioning of parts and nothing more. Our inability to perceive, understand and value complex and systemic patterns and relationships is maybe something that we need to engage with in our education systems. Dr. Roland Kupers is an advisor on Complexity, Resilience and Energy Transition, Professor of Practice at Arizona State University, as well as an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of Amsterdam. He is a global advisor on mitigating methane emissions from fossil fuels for UNEP's International Methane Emissions Observatory.A theoretical physicist by training, Roland spent a decade each at AT&T and at Shell in various senior executive functions, including Group head for Sustainable Development and Vice President Global LNG. He has a long running interest in complexity theory and its impacts.He has published widely, including in HBR, on Project Syndicate, A Climate Policy Revolution: What the Science of Complexity Reveals about Saving the Planet (Harvard UP 2020) and co-authored Complexity and the Art of Public Policy: Solving Society's Problems from the Bottom Up (Princeton 2014), The Essence of scenarios (Amsterdam 2014), and Turbulence: A corporate framing of resilience (Amsterdam 2014).In 2010 Roland was a co-author of a report commissioned by the German Government on a New Growth Path for Europe, applying a complexity lens to climate economics. He has been an advisor to the Environmental Defense Fund, the World Resources Institute and the Rockefeller Foundation.Roland is a Dutch national; his travels have made him fluent in five languages.Useful Links:https://www.rolandkupers.com/Complexity Module for the IB Diploma: https://www.rolandkupers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/An-IB-complexity-module-for-the-Diploma-Programme-24.10.17.pdfUNEP's International Methane Emissions Observatory, 2022 Report: https://www.rolandkupers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMEO2022.pdf

Director of Academics Isaiah Sloan interviews Co-Authors Assistant Director of Academics Ricardo Fernandes and Diyar Demirkol, a Research Fellow, asking them important questions regarding this year's topic and the various ways to tackle this pertinent issue.

Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! https://tinyurl.com/HereIAmWithShaiDavidai --------- Guest: Hillel Neuer Youtube: @unwatch X: @HillelNeuer Welcome to the 26th episode of "Here I Am with Shai Davidai," a podcast that delves into the rising tide of antisemitism through insightful discussions with top Jewish advocates. In this episode of "Here I Am with Shai Davidai," host Shai engages in a compelling conversation with Hillel Neuer, the executive director of UN Watch. The discussion delves into the pervasive issue of modern anti-Semitism, particularly focusing on the role of organizations like Amnesty International and the United Nations in perpetuating biased narratives against Israel. Hillel shares his personal journey, growing up in a committed Jewish family in Montreal, and how his experiences shaped his dedication to fighting for Jewish civil rights on the global stage. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by Israel at the UN, where it is frequently condemned more than any other nation, and explores the historical and political dynamics that contribute to this bias. Hillel also discusses the importance of holding the UN accountable to its founding principles and the need for democracies to step up in defending human rights globally. Throughout the episode, Hillel shares anecdotes from his career, including his experiences speaking at the UN and the resistance he faces from various regimes. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of truth and the role of organizations like UN Watch in advocating for justice and human rights. Join us as we shed light on these critical conversations and work towards a future free from hate.

Karibu nusu ya idadi ya watu nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo DRC, wanategemea misitu kwa chakula, nishati, afya, riziki na huduma za mfumo wa ikolojia kwa mujibu wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la mazingira UNEP ambao ni takriban watu zaidi ya milioni 40. Kwa kulitambua hilo mradi wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda bayoanuai huku ukipambana na umasikini UNREDD unaleta nuru kwa raia hususani mashariki mwa nchi hiyo. Ungana na Flora Nducha kwa ufafanuzi zaidi katika makala hii.

Deep sea mining: what happened in 2024? You need to know about the industry activity that occurred in 2024. The was a leadership change in the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Norway was going to explore deep sea mining, but didn't, and why my guest, Dr. Andrew Thaler won't sign on to approved deep sea mining as it is written. In the podcast episode, host Andrew Lewin and Dr. Andrew Thaler discuss significant developments in the deep sea mining industry throughout 2024. Here are the key activities and events highlighted: Norway's Exploration Plans: At the beginning of 2024, Norway announced plans to issue exploration permits for deep sea mining of inactive hydrothermal vents in its national waters. This decision surprised many, given Norway's strong environmental stance. However, by December 2024, due to political negotiations and pressure from smaller parties in parliament, Norway scrapped these plans. International Seabed Authority (ISA) Leadership Change: A major shift occurred with the election of Letitia Carvalho as the new Secretary General of the ISA, replacing Michael Lodge, who had been pro-mining. Carvalho, an oceanographer and former UNEP official, is expected to bring a more science-based and environmentally conscious approach to the ISA's negotiations and policies regarding deep sea mining. Ongoing Negotiations: The ISA has been working on a unitary mining code that covers all types of deep sea mining, including polymetallic nodule mining, hydrothermal vent mining, and seamount mining. Dr. Thaler expressed concerns that this approach could allow the worst forms of mining to proceed alongside potentially less harmful practices. Environmental Concerns: The episode emphasizes the environmental implications of deep sea mining, particularly the irreversible damage that could result from mining hydrothermal vents, which are unique ecosystems. The discussion also touches on the potential for new research, such as the "dark oxygen" study, which suggests that polymetallic nodules may play a role in oxygen production in deep sea environments. Geopolitical Factors: The episode highlights the geopolitical motivations behind deep sea mining, particularly for countries like the U.S., which is looking to secure access to critical minerals amid tensions with China. This has led to discussions about refining polymetallic nodules in the U.S. to enhance resource independence. Technological Advancements: Dr. Thaler notes that advancements in battery technology, such as solid-state and sodium batteries, may reduce the demand for metals sourced from deep sea mining, potentially impacting the industry's future viability. Overall, 2024 was a tumultuous year for deep sea mining, marked by significant political shifts, ongoing debates about environmental impacts, and evolving technological landscapes. Helpful Links: 1) Southern Fried Science: https://www.southernfriedscience.com/deep-sea-mining-what-went-down-in-2024/  2) Deep Sea Mining Leadership Change: https://youtu.be/cq7VaQDk_Wc 3) Dark Oxygen in the Deep Sea: https://youtu.be/Sc3gu3gHHOY Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina leo inayotupeleka Kenya kufuatilia juhudi za shirika la Umoja wa Mstaifa la mazingira UNEP na serikali ya nchi hiyo za kuichagiza jamii kuhama kutoka kwenye vyombo vya usafiri vinavyotumia mafuta yanayochafua mazingira na kukumbatia magari na vyombo vingine vya usafiri vinavyotumia nishati ya umeme. Pia tunakuletea Muhtasari wa habari na mashinani inayotupeleka nchini Sudan Kusini. Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!  

Today, you'll learn about a bacteria that turns plastic into spider webs, a massive deep-sea discovery right in our own backyard, and how CRISPR could reshape agriculture for an entire continent. Silk-Making Bacteria •“Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Eat Plastic, Make Multipurpose Spider Silk.” Technology Networks. 2024. •“Two-step conversion of polyethylene into recombinant proteins using a microbial platform.” by Alexander Connor, et al. 2023. •“Our planet is choking on plastic.” UNEP. n.d. •“In Images: Plastic is Forever.” UN. n.d. Deep Coral •“World's largest deep-sea coral reef found lurking beneath the Gulf Stream ‘right on the doorstep' of US coast.” by Harry Baker. 2024. •“Status of Coral Reefs.” Reef Resilience Network. N.d. •“Life Below Water.” UN. 2020. CRISPR Agriculture •“CRISPR-edited crops break new ground in Africa.” by Heidi Ledford. 2024. •“Witchweed.” USDA. n.d. •“Africa's agricultural revolution: From self-sufficiency to global food powerhouse.” By Gareth Hodder & Brenda Migwalla. 2023. •“GMOs or non-GMOs? The CRISPR Conundrum.” By Aftab Ahmad, et al. 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este nuevo capítulo de la cuarta temporada de Análisis BIVA ASG nos acompaña Fernando Salazar de Lara, Climate Lead for Latin America and the Caribbean en UNEP FI, quien nos habló qué es el climate journey y qué resultados y/o avances se han tenido en América Latina y México . Conducido por María José Berrueta, Gerente de Sostenibilidad y Listados ASG en BIVA.

भारत के पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र विज्ञानी माधव गाडगिल को पर्यावरण संरक्षण के क्षेत्र में अपने अहम योगदान के लिए, संयुक्त राष्ट्र का सर्वोच्च पर्यावरण सम्मान, 'पृथ्वी चैम्पियन' पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया है. माधव गाडगिल ने दशकों तक विज्ञान की मदद से, भारत की कुछ सबसे गम्भीर पर्यावरणीय चुनौतियों के लिए स्थाई समाधान प्रस्तुत किए हैं. उन्होंने सामुदायिक ज्ञान और अपने प्रयासों के ज़रिये, पर्यावरण संरक्षण कार्रवाई को नई ऊँचाइयों तक पहुँचाया. यूएन न्यूज़ की अंशु शर्मा ने माधव गाडगिल से एक विशेष बातचीत में उनकी उपलब्धियों, उनके समाधानों और पर्यावरण की देखरेख के लिए समर्पित उनके जीवन पर विस्तार से चर्चा की.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina ambayo inamulika harakati za Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Tanzania kuhakikisha wafugaji kuku wasiotumia dawa kiholela wananufaika kiuchumi baada ya kupatiwa mafunzo. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari na mashinani ya Timor-Leste.Leo ni Siku ya Kimataifa ya Watu wenye Ulemavu, Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres kupitia ujumbe mahususi kwa siku hii, ameueleza ulimwengu kuwa maadhimisho ya mwaka huu yanawakumbusha kwamba ulimwengu unahitaji uongozi wa watu wenye ulemavu zaidi kuliko hapo awali. Guterres ameeleza kuwa Watu wenye ulemavu tayari wanabeba mzigo mkubwa wa majanga yanayoumiza ulimwengu lakini mara nyingi wananyimwa haki yao ya kuchangia katika suluhu za majanga haya.Kamisheni ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Uchunguzi kuhusu Syria hii leo imezitaka pande zinazopigana nchini Syria zifuate kikamilifu sheria za kimataifa na kuwalinda raia. Hii inatokana na ongezeko kubwa la mapigano tangu tarehe 27 mwezi uliopita ambayo yanatishia kuenea katika maeneo mengine ya nchi.Mkutano wa mwaka 2024 wa Taaluma kuhusu Afrika umeanza leo katika Makao Makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa jijini New York, Marekani. Mada ya mkutano huo wa siku tatu ni "Nguvu, Haki, na Watu: Haki za Binadamu na Utawala wa Sheria kwa Mabadiliko ya Afrika." Mkutano huo wa kila mwaka unalenga kuongeza uwakilishi wa Waafrika katika ufadhili wa kimaendeleo wa kimataifa, ili kuchagiza mustakabali bora wa Afrika.Na mashinani leo ikiwa ni siku ya watu wenye ulemavu duniani tunakupeleka Timor-Leste, kusini-mashariki mwa Asia kuona jinsi mradi uliofadhiliwa na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mazingira, UNEP umemwezesha Antonio Ornai mwenye ulemavu wa kutoona kushiriki zoezi la kuitikia maonyo ya taarifa za majanga kwenye taifa hilo ambalo hugubikwa na majanga ya asili mara kwa mara kama vimbunga na mafuriko.Mwenyeji wako ni Flora Nducha, karibu!  

One woman killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members #NoExcuse: UN Women, UNODCUN's Tedros alert over stricken Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza: WHO Talks begin in Busan to clinch a deal on plastics pollution: UNEP   

Moh Green, Dj et producteur franco-algérien, présente son nouvel EP Right now disponible depuis le 22 novembre 2024. Un EP de 9 titres dans lequel il célèbre la diversité culturelle. Moh Green a collaboré avec plus de 70 artistes internationaux : Sean Paul, Fally Ipupa, Admiral T, Brick & Lace, Didi B…. Il est accompagné de deux invités. Et Frédéric Bukolé, humoriste et auteur congolais. Le 10 novembre 2024, il se produisait sur la scène du Palais des Glaces, à Paris avec le spectacle Epopée. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons :Hommage à Rido Bayonne, artiste musicien congolais décédé le 17 novembre 2024.Rido Bayonne - MayaMoh Green - KeleleMoh Green - CaramelSix coups MC - Maman Moh Green - CouperMoh Green - Turn in upRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

Moh Green, Dj et producteur franco-algérien, présente son nouvel EP Right now disponible depuis le 22 novembre 2024. Un EP de 9 titres dans lequel il célèbre la diversité culturelle. Moh Green a collaboré avec plus de 70 artistes internationaux : Sean Paul, Fally Ipupa, Admiral T, Brick & Lace, Didi B…. Il est accompagné de deux invités. Et Frédéric Bukolé, humoriste et auteur congolais. Le 10 novembre 2024, il se produisait sur la scène du Palais des Glaces, à Paris avec le spectacle Epopée. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons :Hommage à Rido Bayonne, artiste musicien congolais décédé le 17 novembre 2024.Rido Bayonne - MayaMoh Green - KeleleMoh Green - CaramelSix coups MC - Maman Moh Green - CouperMoh Green - Turn in upRetrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer. 

1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge for millionsIn Gaza: aid deliveries have reached a ‘low point', displacement soaring: OCHAAt COP29 climate talks, governments, industry must stop ‘lip-service' to methane: UNEP

Mkutano wa 29 wa mkataba wa nchi wanachama wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu mabadiliko ya tabianchi COP29 unaofanyika Baku Aberbaijana leo umejikita na ongezeko la gesi ya methane ambayo kwa kiasi kikubwa inachangiwa na shughuli za binadamu na nini kifanyike kuidhibiti. FKulingana na ripoti iliyozinduliwa leo na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa wa mazingira UNEP katika mkutano huo, mfumo wa teknolojia ya hali ya juu ambao unatambua uvujaji mkubwa wa gesi ya methane umewasilisha tarifa 1,200 kwa serikali na makampuni katika kipindi cha miaka miwili iliyopita, lakini ni asilimia moja tu ya taarifa hizo ndizo zilizofanyiwa kazi.Ripoti hiyo mpya iliyopewa jina  “Jicho kwenye methane: Haionekani lakini inashuhudiwa” inasema licha ya ahadi zilizotolewa chini ya makubaliano ya ahadi za kimataifa za kupunguza uzalishaji wa gesi ya methane kwa asilimia 30 ifikapo 2030 hatua zinazochukuliwa hazitoshelezi kupunguza gesi hiyo.Ripoti imeangazia tahadhari za methane kutoka kwenye Mfumo wa Tahadhari na hatua dhidi ya Methane MARS, ambayo ni sehemu ya UNEP ya uangalizi wa kimataifa wa uzalishaji wa methane IMEO  ambayo unawakilisha fursa ambazo haijatumiwa kwa hatua za haraka dhidi ya mabadiliko ya tabianchi.Akizindua ripoti hiyo Inger Andersen, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa UNEP, amesema ili kuwa na nafasi yoyote ya kudhibiti ongezeko la joto duniani, uzalishaji wa methane lazima ushuke, na ushuke haraka."Tunapozingatia kuwa ni asilimia 1 tu ya taarifa 1200 ambazo tulitoa ndizo zilisababisha hatua kuchukuliwa, basi hauitaji kuwa mtaalamu wa hesabu ili kuhesabu ushindi mkubwa unaowezekana hapa. Tuna mifumo iliyothibitishwa ya kutambua uvujaji Mkubwa wa gesi ya methane ili uweze kukomeshwa haraka, mara nyingi kwa ukarabati rahisi na wakati mwingine tunazungumza juu ya kukaza mipira au kubadilisha vichungi.”Ameongeza, kuwa "Serikali na makampuni ya mafuta na gesi ambayo sehemu kubwa ya uchumi wa dunia bado inawategemea lazima waache kupiga domo kwa changamoto hii wakati majawabu yanawatazama usoni. Badala yake, wanapaswa kutambua fursa muhimu ambayo mfumo huu unatoa na kuanza kuchukua hatua kutokana na taarifa kwa kuziba uvujaji ambao unamwaga gesi ya methane ya joto kwenye angahewa.”Amehitimisha kwa kusema, "Serikali na sekta binafsi lazima zizuie uzalishaji wa methane, na lazima zifanye hivyo sasa."Gesi ya Methane kwenye angahewa ni kichocheo cha pili kikubwa cha ongezeko la joto duniani baada ya hewa ya ukaa au CO2 na ina nguvu zaidi ya mara 80 kuliko hewa ya ukaa katika kusambaa kwa muda mfupi.UNEP imesisitiza kuwa utoaji wa gesi ya methane duniani lazima upunguzwe kwa asilimia 40 hadi 45 ifikapo 2030 ili kufikia njia za gharama nafuu zinazopunguza ongezeko la joto duniani hadi kufikia nyuzi joto 1.5°C.Bado taarifa za sayansi za hivi karibuni zinaonyesha viwango vya angahewa vya methane vimepanda kwa kasi iliyovunja rekodi katika kipindi cha miaka 5 iliyopita.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka huko Havana Cuba kwenye Kongamano la kimataifa la Kiswahili kusikia kutoka kwa waziziri Zanzibar kuhusu faida za kiplomasia na kiuchumi. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari na ujumbe kuhusu Kiswahili.Fedha kwa ajili ya mipango ya kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi, ni jambo lililopatiwa kipaumbele katika ripoti mpya ya leo ya shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mazingira, UNEP wakati huu ambapo kiwango cha joto kinazidi kuongezeka kila uchao na kuleta zahma duniani kote.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la afya ulimwenguni, WHO linasema hii leo watoto 6 wa kipalestina, wamesafirishwa kutoka Gaza kwenye Romania kwa matibabu mahsusi ; watatu wakiwa wanaugua saratani, wawili magonjwa ya  damu na mmoja majeraha. Wameambatana na jumla ya waangalizi 15.Na huko Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda amani nchini humo, MONUSCO umezindua mfumo wa uthibitishaji, kama sehemu ya mchakato wa Luanda wenye lengo la kufuatilia makubaliano ya sitisho la mapigano kati ya Rwanda na DRC yaliyoanza kutekelezwa tarehe 4 mwezi Agosti mwaka huu mashariki mwa taifa hilo la Maziwa Makuu.Katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili tunasalia huko huko Havana Cuba, kwenye kongamano la Kiswahili la Kimataifa ambako Dkt. Kisembo Ronex Tendo mshiriki kutoka taasisi ya vijana ya Afrika Mashriki Fest Uganda anaeleza cha kufanya kusongesha Kiswahili nchini Uganda.Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu! 

Jan Raes shares his journey from IT and banking to becoming a climate and circular economy finance expert at UNEP. He discusses the intersection of finance and sustainability, the importance of authentic leadership, and the value of international experience in shaping a meaningful career. 00:31- About Jan Raes Jan is a Belgian native living in the Netherlands. He studied in locations such as Louisville, Belgium, Copenhagen, Denmark, the Netherlands, California, and Harvard. He worked for various US-based IT firms during his first 10 years of professional life. He then switched to a major Dutch bank where he worked for 20 years, and held multiple roles like the Climate and Circular Economy Expert, Change Manager, Compliance Manager, and Information Manager.  Recently he moved to UNEP, which is the United Nations Environment Program, as the climate and circular economy expert. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Bio: Benn Wiebe is a SXSW winning & Oscar shortlisted producer, has lived in the US, Denmark, UK. He is a social impact strategist who has been developing films, tv series, events for almost 20 years, and particularly works on climate action and mental health campaigns with groups including Netflix, Vice, UNEP, and Sony Pictures. He serves as an Executive Producer of Filmistan & TVE, and has served on several advisory and board councils for Screen South, Hollywood Climate Summit, Think Film,   SIE Society, and Treun House Atelier. Benn is a fluidly expressing INFJ human with disabilities, and loves spending time with daughter Mai Mai, cycling daily, engaging deep conversations, and being a nomadic traveler.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

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Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka katika hospitali ya kanda Bugando, mkoani Mwanza, kaskazini-magharibi mwa Tanzania kumulika chanzo na madhara ya usugu wa vimelea dhidi ya dawa au UVIDA. Pia tunakuletea habari kwa ufupi na katika kujifunza Kiswahili tunabisha hodi nchini Zimbabwe, kulikoni?Hapa Makao Makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa leo kandoni mwa mjadala mkuu ulioingia siku ya tatu moja ya mada zinazopewa uzito ni usugu wa vijiuavijiumbe maradhi au Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). Katika taarifa ya Pamoja iluyotolewa kwenye mkutno huo na mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa lile la afya duniani WHO, la mazingira UNEP, la chakula  na kilimo FAO na shirika la afya ya Wanyama duniani WOAH, usugu wa viua vijiumbe maradhi unahusika moja kwa moja na vifo milioni 1.3 na kuchangia vingine milioni 5 kila mwaka.Pia katika katika Mjadala Mkuu wa baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa UNGA79 miongoni mwa waliopanda katika mimbari leo kuhutubia ni Rais wa Jamhuri ya Kenya William Samoei Ruto ambaye amesema “Dunia iko katika wakati wa changamoto kubwa za kiusalama, ahati ya chata ya Umoja wa Mataifa kuokoa viizazi kutokana na vita iiko katika hatihati.” Aesema nadhariaya wao dhidi yetu ni chachu ya changamoto kubwa ikiwemo vita. Kuanzia Gaza, Darfur, Ukraine, Yemen, Mashariki mwa DRC , Sudan, Sahel na uhalifunchini Haiti,migogoro inasambaratisha maisha na uwezi wa watukuishi katika kiwangocha kihistoria.”Naye Rais wa Malawi Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, amesema kila nchi mwanachama wa Umoja wa Mataifa inahusiana na nchi nyingine katika mambo matatu, ushirikiano migogoro na ushindani ulio na usawa, hivyo jinsi ya kushughulikia masuala hayo ndio itaamua mustakbali wa vizazi vvya kesho hasa ushirikiano unaofaidisha wote, ushindani ulio na usawa na utatuzi wa migogoro. Amesisitiza kuwa ushirikiano ni kitu cha muhimu sana na mfano mzuri ni nchi yake Malawi.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili fursa ni yake Mary Chigumira kutoka Zimbabwe, mmoja wa waafrika aliyefika kwenye makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa hapa Jijini New York kwa ajili ya Mkutano wa Zama Zijazo uliokamilika hivi majuzi akieleza anavyotamani kujifunza zaidi lugha ya Kiswahili.Mwenyeji wako ni Flora Nducha, karibu! 

Leo hapa makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa, kando ya mjadala mkuu wa UNGA79, viongozi wanakutana kwenye Mkutano wa Ngazi ya Juu ukimulika usugu wa viuavijiumbe maradhi, Antimicrobial Resistance, kwa kiswahili ikiitwa pia UVIDA, au Usugu wa Vimelea dhidi ya Dawa. Katika taarifa ya Pamoja iluyotolewa kwenye mkutno huo na mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa lile la afya duniani WHO, la mazingira UNEP, la chakula  na kilimo FAO na shirika la afya ya Wanyama duniani WOAH, usugu wa viua vijiumbe maradhi unahusika moja kwa moja na vifo milioni 1.3 na kuchangia vingine milioni 5 kila mwaka.Unaweza kujiuliza ni nini na kwa nini ni muhimu wakutane? Bosco Cosmas, wa Idhaa ya Kiswahili ya Umoja wa Mataifa amezungumza na Profesa Mshiriki wa Vimelea Vya Magonjwa katika Chuo Kikuu cha Sayans iza Afya Bugando, mkoani Mwanza, Kaskazini Magharibi mwa Tanzania.

Viongozi wa dunia wakiendelea kuhutubia kwenye Mjadala Mkuu wa Baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa hapa New York, Marekani, kandoni kunafanyika Mkutano wa Ngazi ya Juu  ukimulika madhara ya ongezeko la kina baharí  kutokana na kina cha baharí. Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres akihutubia viongozi wa dunia amewataka wachukue hatua za kijasiri kunusuru maisha na mbinu za kujipatia vipato kwa watu zaidi ya milioni 900 wanaoishi uwanda wa chini wa pwani ulio hatarini kuzama kutokana na kina cha baharí kuongezeka.Kwa Tanzania Umoja wa Mataifa umeanza kuchukua hatua kama unavyosikia kutoka kwa Clara Makenya, Mwakilishi wa shirika la UN la Mataifa la Mazingira, UNEP nchini humo huku tukipata ufafanuzi wa madhara ya ongezeko la kina cha baharí kwenye eneo lao kutoka kwa Segule Segule, Mkurugenzi wa Bodi ya Maji Bonde la Maji Pangani 

In this enlightening episode of She Stands for Peace, we delve into the critical role of African women in early warning systems for conflict prevention. We explore the intersection of natural disasters, conflict, and the need for gender-sensitive approaches to early warning mechanisms. With expert insights from Camlus Omogo, Director of IGAD's Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism, and Dr. Richard Munang, Head of UNEP's Climate and Early Warning Systems, we examine how women's participation is not only necessary but can significantly enhance the effectiveness of these systems.   Join us as we discuss the importance of inclusivity, the empowerment of women through socio-economic resilience, and the transformative potential of early action over early warning. As we approach the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325, we consider the progress made and the urgent priorities ahead to ensure women are integral to Africa's peace and security architecture.  Guests Camlus Omogo on Gender-Sensitive Early Warning Systems  Dr. Richard Munang on Climate Disasters and Empowering Women  Bintou Keita - The Effectiveness of Local Community Engagement in Early Warning Responses  Amb Bankole Adeoye - The African Peace and Security Architecture and the Role of Women   Looking Ahead: Strengthening Women's Participation in Peace Processes.  Tune in to discover the untapped potential of women in safeguarding peace and stability across the African continent, and learn how we can all contribute to a more secure future. Stand for peace with us on She Stands for Peace. 

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "I'm going to start a business and I'm going to feed professional athletes." In this episode, Troy Meadows interviews Kelly Newlon, founder of RAD (Real Athlete Diets). Kelly shares her journey into running and trail racing. She talks about how her love for running started at a young age and how she discovered trail running in high school. Kelly also discusses how RAD came to be and how she merged her passion for culinary arts with her love for the outdoors. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality in life design and making choices that align with your values and goals. Kelly also provides insights into contract negotiations for athletes and the value proposition they bring to brands. In this conversation, Kelly from Rad Boulder discusses athlete contracts, life design, and her involvement with the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). She shares insights on negotiating athlete contracts, including the importance of knowing your worth, understanding the market, and being willing to walk away. Kelly also talks about the Do Epic Shit Awards, an initiative she started to celebrate individuals making a positive impact in the outdoor community. Additionally, she highlights her work with UNEP, where she collaborates on projects that bring awareness to environmental issues. The conversation provides actionable advice for both elite athletes and everyday individuals looking to create a fulfilling life. Kelly's Links: IG: @radboulder Website: https://www.radboulder.com/ Things we talked about on the show: R.A.D. Boulder Culinary Institute of America Runners Roost in Boulder Ultimate Direction "Do Epic Shit" awards Tim Tolifsons - What Goes Unsaid  Dylan Bowman - Pyllars Free to Run Stephanie Case - Pyllars Pod EpisodeStephanie Case - Freetrail Pod Episode Kim Gaylord  High Lonesome 100 RUFA - Running Up For Air Jared Cambell Suffer Better - NP in Co Bob Africa & Peter Downing HellBender 100 United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) Mina Guli - Running for the water purity crisis  Mina Guli - The Thirst FoundationLewis Pugh - Hudson Swim  Mina Guli runs the length of the Seine River in France Jason Koop Favorite Trail - Longs Peak If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  ⁠ Run Trail Life⁠ Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. ⁠ Freetrail⁠  Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ Troy Meadows Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Strava⁠ Freetrail Links:⁠ Freetrail Pro⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠YouTube running, trail running, RAD, Real Athlete Diets, culinary arts, life design, intentionality, contract negotiations, value proposition, athlete contracts, negotiation, worth, market, Do Epic Shit Awards, outdoor community, UNEP, environmental issues

Madeleine Orr is a leading sport ecologist and professor at the University of Toronto. A Forbes 30 under 30 inductee, she is the founder and co-director of The Sport Ecology Group, who consult on international climate issues for sports organizations such as the Commonwealth Secretariat, the UNEP, World Athletics, Adidas, F1 teams, and the NCAA. Madeleine has worked closely with the BBC and ESPN to further public understanding of climate issues in sport. Her book Warming Up: How Climate Change Is Changing Sport is an important contribution to the debate about sport navigates the present and near future.This episode is sponsored by Leaders in SportLeaders in Sport connects the most influential people and the most powerful ideas in global sport to catalyse discussion, and drive the industry forward. Through a series of global summits in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, invitation-only memberships and long form content, Leaders in Sport provides professional executives, both on and off the field, with access to a community of peers to share best practice and trends that are shaping the future of sport. Their flagship event, Leaders Week London, returns from 14 to 17 October, with The Summit taking place at Twickenham Stadium hosting the most senior executives from over 40 countries, including over 100 brands. We'll be there, and you should join us. Visit leadersinsport.com/UP for more information and use UP15 for a 15% discount on your Summit passes. Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

What is methane? Methane (CH4) (the primary component of “natural gas”) is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide.Around 60% of global methane emissions come from human activities in three main sectors: energy production (oil, gas, and coal), agriculture (livestock and rice), and waste (landfill and waste water). Energy production accounts for about 35% of anthropogenic methane emissions, agriculture accounts for about 40%, and waste accounts for about 20%. Why is methane leakage prevention important?Methane leaks from fossil fuel production, landfills, and livestock include emissions that are described as “super emitter events,” which have devastating ecological effects. While methane has a much shorter atmospheric lifetime than CO2 (around 12 years compared with one hundred years or more for CO2), it is a significantly more potent greenhouse gas, trapping eighty times more heat than CO2 over a 20 year period, which exacerbates the effects of climate change on our planet. Methane also negatively affects air quality because it is an ingredient in the formation of ground level (tropospheric) ozone, a dangerous air pollutant. Thus, monitoring methane leaks and formulating preventative methods is crucial to preserving the health of both the planet and all those who occupy it.A growing need for methane prevention efforts: how satellites can help us curb methane leaks The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) has undertaken many initiatives to mitigate methane leaks. In October 2021, UNEP launched the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), which catalogs emissions for the three largest methane-emitting sectors in a public database, providing governments and companies access to empirically verified methane emissions. This data can be used to build efficient policies to address large methane leakages. In 2022, the UNEP launched the International Methane Alert and Response System, or MARS through its IMEO program, the first ever satellite-based detection system that notifies governments of major methane leaks from their fossil fuel infrastructure. IMEO breaks down satellite detection in four essential steps:  IMEO uses global mapping satellites to identify very large methane plumes.The emissions information is shared with governments and companies. Important information includes detailed information on their location, size, potential sources, and operators of the relevant facilities.It is up to notified stakeholders to determine how best to respond to the notified emissions.IMEO continues to track methane leakages around the world, repeating the process when large methane plumes are detected. Data and analyses are made public 45 to 75 days post detection on the MARS data portal.There is still more work to be done While developing satellite technology has helped, Dr. Aganaba argues for greater collaboration between different levels of government and greater transparency. While many governments and companies have agreed to methane emission reduction pledges, they are rarely legally binding.  Dr. Aganaba offers the following challenges and solutions. First, we need greater momentum at the federal level to get local and state actors to participate in satellite-based climate data collection. Second, there needs to be a standardization of data monitoring, collection, interpretation, and distribution in order for information to be verified and shared effectively, as this will enable better enforcement methods and compliance. Third, once what Dr. Aganaba refers to as a “national geospatial data infrastructure” is established, the international community must amend the space charters that dictate the current international geospatial data infrastructure. Dr. Aganaba stresses that this legal framework is crucial both to safeguard the environmental integrity of outer space and ensure that the mistakes made on earth are not repeated, both in terms of environmental exploitation and power sharing between developed and developing nations.  Satellite data is not a panacea. Satellites can sometimes mistake clouds or other natural phenomena for methane leaks. These readings are not always reliable as they can be obstructed by clouds, dense forests, or snow, and do not provide information about how much methane is being leaked in a specific location. They do, however, provide a great deal of useful data and much greater transparency.  Who is Dr. Timiebi Aganaba?Dr. Timiebi Aganaba is an assistant professor at the School for the Future of Innovation in Society at Arizona State University, where she founded the ASU Space Governance Lab. She is also the Senior Global Futures Scientist at Global Futures Scientists and Scholars. Dr. Aganaba specializes in international environmental law, international space law and policy, geoengineering, and satellite technology. Further Reading Aganaba-Jeanty, Timiebi & Huggings, Anna. Transnational Environmental Law, 2019  “Satellite Measurement of GHG Emissions: Prospects for Enhancing Transparency and Answerability under International Law”, Transnational Environmental Law 2019  UNEP. 2022How secretive methane leaks are driving climate changeUNEP. 2023Satellite Data to Methane Action: UNEP's Methane Alert and Response SystemClark, Aaron. Bloomberg, 2023.The Climate Sleuth Uncovering Methane Leaks for the United NationsFor a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/locating-methane-leaks-with-satellites-with-dr-timiebi-aganaba/.

What if humanity's quest to control nature has led us to a precipice of both technological triumph and ecological disaster? Join us on a journey from the ancient practices of foraging and controlled burning to the modern complexities of mechanized agriculture. We uncover how early agricultural methods created both stability and fragility, and how our evolving belief in dominating nature has woven itself into the fabric of modern society and historical texts.As we navigate the tangled web of market forces and agricultural practices, we question the effectiveness of capitalist logic in solving environmental crises. We'll explore the historical context of sustainable farming, the disruptive influence of fossil fuels, and the commodification of agriculture. Reflecting on insights from the Substack article "Capital and Growth," we challenge the idea that markets are self-correcting and consider moving more elements out of this system to better address ecological and social issues.Finally, we reframe the narrative around global food production and hunger, highlighting the real culprits behind food shortages. By examining the inefficiencies in resource allocation and the unsustainable nature of continuous population growth, we emphasize the need to respect natural limits and foster biodiversity. We share thought-provoking perspectives on sustainable agriculture, cultural significance of food, and the inherent boundaries that shape our existence. Tune in to rethink our relationship with nature and agriculture, and discover a path to true sustainability.Gunnar Rundgren is a critical thinker with vast experiences from more than 100 countries in the world. He has worked with most parts of the organic agriculture sector since 1977, starting on the pioneer organic farm, Torfolk. He has been engaged as a consultant by NGOs, the government, private companies and intergovernmental organisations such as OECD, UNEP, UNCTAD, the World Bank and the FAO. Gunnar is the initiator of several organisations for organic agriculture in Sweden, including its main eco-label KRAV (www.krav.se) where he was the director for the first eight years. He served as the first President of the Accreditation Programme Board of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) 1992-1997. He Rundgren was an IFOAM World Board member in 1998 and the IFOAM President during the period 2000-2005. In 2002 he was a founding board member of the ISEAL Alliance. He has published several books related to organic farming. In 2010, he published a book about the major social and environmental challenges of our world, Tradgarden Jorden, which was translated into Japanese in 2012 and is now published in English. He also co-authored the book Jorden vi Ater, published in 2012, about the challenge of feeding the world's population in a sustainable way. Rundgren was awarded an honorary doctorate in Science at the Uganda Martyrs University 2009. The same year, he was appointed a Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry.Follow Gunnar on his Substack HERE.

In 2018, nearly one-third of the 39 million tons of waste in California landfills was compostable organic material. Organic material – food and agricultural waste – releases methane, a very potent greenhouse gas, as it decomposes. As a result, California's Short-Lived Pollutant Reduction law, SB-1383, targets such food waste by establishing methane reduction targets and takes aim at food insecurity in the state. The implementation of SB-1383 is vital in supporting California's climate goals. Methane is produced when organics rot, and it is critical to reduce methane emissions levels as the gas is eighty-four times more potent than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere over a 20 year period. When implemented, SB-1383 will reduce California's methane emissions from organic materials in traditional landfills by an estimated twenty percent.SB 1383 also supports California's commitments to improving human health, creating clean jobs, and supporting local economies. Some of SB-1383 targets include: expanding California's organics infrastructure, ensuring all residents and businesses have access to recycling and organics collection services, a seventy-five percent reduction in organic waste disposal from 2014 levels, and that no less than twenty percent of currently disposed edible food is reserved for human consumption by 2025. The bill also requires jurisdictions to conduct outreach and education to all businesses, residents, solid waste facilities, and local food banks. Chris Seney is the Director of Organics Operations at Republic Services and has operated organic facilities for over twenty years in California. Seney helped lead the development of organics infrastructure and enactment of SB-1383 across the state. The implementation of SB-1383 has resulted in an increase in demand for composting facilities, which, in turn, has increased energy demand. Now, California has its first fully solar-powered compost facility,  Republic Services' Otay Compost Facility in Chula Vista. The facility runs completely on renewable energy, processes one hundred tons of organic waste a day, and helps the San Diego region meet the demands of SB-1383. Compost also supports California's climate goals as it promotes a “an economy that uses a systems-focused approach and involves industrial processes and economic activities that are restorative or regenerative by design.” A circular economy focuses on sustainability and  the lifecycle of materials, maximizing resources while minimizing waste. Compost is a critical part of a circular economy as the compost produced from recycled organics preserves natural resources, nutrients, and water that would otherwise be lost in landfills. Along with preserving resources, the composting initiatives in SB-1383 are expected to significantly support decarbonization goals. Whendee Silver, a UC Berkeley ecosystem ecologist, “has estimated that applying an inch of compost to just 5% of California's rangelands would suck enough carbon out of the atmosphere to equal pulling 6 million cars off the road.” Composting may be the next climate crusade and SB-1383 is leading the nation in efforts reducing both food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Sources: SB 1383 Resources - CalRecycle Home PageChris Seney - COMPOST2023 - USCC Conference Site (compostconference.com)SB 1383: Cal Recycles Organic Waste Recycling Requirement | City of Corona (coronaca.gov)Organic Materials Management and Climate Change - CalRecycle Home PageUnderstand Senate Bill (SB) 1383 - Recycling & Waste Reduction Division - County of Santa Clara (sccgov.org)Republic Services (RSG) Opens Solar-Powered Compost Facility | Markets Insider (businessinsider.com)California's first fully solar-powered compost facility shines brightly, SCS EngineersCalifornia goes to war with food waste. Composting is its next climate crusade, LA TimesWhat is a circular economy? EPAMethane action: Tackling a warming planet, UNEP. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/using-solar-energy-to-power-large-scale-compost-with-chris-seney/

In this episode, we're joined by Ratna Viswanathan, CEO of Reach to Teach. Ratna left a distinguished career in Civil Services to pursue her passion for education. With leadership experience at Oxfam India, VSO, MFIN, UNEP, and UNDP, she's dedicated to strengthening education. Join us as we explore her journey, Reach to Teach's work, and the future of education in India. Discussion Highlights - Ratna's journey from Civil Services to education - Reach to Teach's mission and collaboration with State Governments - Shift from on-field work to government collaboration - Future changes in the education sector - Supporting children beyond education - Expansion plans for Reach to Teach - Ratna's vision for the organization Tune in to this inspiring conversation with Ratna Viswanathan on The Good Sight Podcast! If you or your organisation are dedicated to driving positive social change, we want to hear from you. Reach out to us at The Good Sight by emailing us at contact@thegoodsight.org with a brief description of your work and achievements, or give us a call at 9696399931.

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