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#1308942021-10-16
World inspired by China's great efforts
President Xi Jinping's remarks at the COP 15 meeting have demonstrated China's commitment in embracing a green economic system and boosted confidence in global biodiversity conservation, international experts said.
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#1336312022-03-02
World inching closer to end plastic pollution at UNEA
With several draft resolutions submitted by nations, including India, the world is inching closer to the historical resolution to end plastic pollution that is expected to be gavelled with the adjournment of the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) at the closing plena ...
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#1245182020-03-04
World in Progress: Climate change linked to violence against women
A new study from the International Union for Conservation of Nature shows how the effects of climate change are linked to women becoming more vulnerable to sexual violence. In many cases, extreme weather events such as drought further reinforce gender inequality. Luckily, NGOs are coming up with ...
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#1215822019-07-15
World hunger continues to rise due to conflict, climate change, says UN report
The United Nations' goal to eradicate hunger by 2030 is a long way off. After a decade of progress, the number of people starving has risen over the last three years, the UN said in its latest report on food security: 820 million people suffer from chronic hunger, including 149 million children ...
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#1311832021-10-26
World has wasted chance to build back better after Covid, UN says
The world has squandered the opportunity to “build back better” from the Covid-19 pandemic, and faces disastrous temperature rises of at least 2.7C if countries fail to strengthen their climate pledges, according to a report from the UN.
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#1188982018-12-06
World has failed to halt biodiversity loss - Palmer
SHARM EL-SHEIKH - The Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr Christiana Pascar Palmer, is concerned the world failed to stop the loss of biodiversity.
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#1218342019-08-08
World food security increasingly at risk due to 'unprecedented' climate change impact, new UN report warns
More than 500 million people today live in areas affected by erosion linked to climate change, the UN warned on Thursday, before urging all countries to commit to sustainable land use to help limit greenhouse gas emissions before it is too late.
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#1276512021-03-10
World failing to take green Covid recovery path: UN
The world is missing a once-in-a-generation chance to rebuild a sustainable post-pandemic future, the United Nations said Wednesday in an assessment showing less than 20 percent of recovery finance can be considered "green".
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#1213952019-06-25
World faces ‘climate apartheid’ risk, 120 more million in poverty: UN expert
Climate change “threatens to undo the last 50 years” of development, global health and poverty reduction, a United Nations expert said on Tuesday, citing the risk of a new era of “climate apartheid” where the rich buy their way out of rising heat and hunger.
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#1312492021-10-28
World faces growing threat of 'unbearable' heatwaves
From Death Valley to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent to sub-Saharan Africa, global warming has already made daily life unbearable for millions of people.
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#1338292022-03-29
World delegates appear to kick deal to halt nature loss into long grass
GENEVA, March 29 (Reuters) - Negotiations on an ambitious global biodiversity deal to halt or reverse nature loss closed in Switzerland on Tuesday, with countries agreeing to little more than further talks in June.
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#1307612021-10-13
World committed to reversing biodiversity loss by 2030: Declaration
The Kunming Declaration, the newest globally-recognized agreement on biological diversity, calls for urgent and integrated action for transformative change for nature and people in order to stop the ongoing biodiversity crisis.
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#1287732021-05-22
World celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity May 22
Every year, the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) on May 22, to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
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#1287382021-05-20
World bee day: The dwindling global bee populations
Bees are among the most important creatures on the planet. They play a critical role in food production and improving biodiversity by pollinating thousands of cultivated and wild plants.
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#1307782021-10-13
World awaits ambitious roadmap for stronger biodiversity protection
The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity kicks off Monday in Kunming in southwestern China, and expectations are high for a blueprint on preserving global biodiversity in the coming years.
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#1244772020-03-03
World Wildlife Day: Why lion cubs should not be part of the ‘petting zoo’
This is a question I have asked myself many times. Petting a predator is incongruous and unnatural, so why this obsession with petting wild animals in captivity? Why do we believe it is acceptable to put our own needs well above the animal’s requirements? Is it for that “like”-boosting selfie on ...
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#1244742020-03-03
World Wildlife Day: UN chief urges ‘more caring’ relationship with nature
People everywhere need to remember that we depend on Mother Earth to survive, the UN chief said in his message for World Wildlife Day marked on Tuesday, advocating for “a more caring, thoughtful and sustainable relationship with nature”.
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#1336822022-03-03
World Wildlife Day: Remembering Some Extinct Animals With Bizarre Traits That Roamed on Earth Millions of Years Ago!
World Wildlife Day is here, and it is time to celebrate the incredible wild heritage of the Earth. While behavioural studies of the existing wildlife provide insights into conservation, understanding how extinct species thrived millions of years ago is equally important for studying animal evolu ...
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#1336742022-03-03
World Wildlife Day: Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration
The conservation of habitat for key species has a positive impact on the population for many others due to them relying upon and sharing the same habitat type necessary for the long-term survival of the key species in question.
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#1336812022-03-03
World Wildlife Day: From Traps to Stupas—Conservation Story of Ladakh’s Wolves Using Community-Based PARTNERS Approach
Not long ago, enforcement agencies considered local communities a threat to conservation, driving them away from “reserved” forests and blocking their access to natural resources like honey and fodder. Repeated conflicts remained widespread and constant from colonial times up until recent years.
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#1336772022-03-03
World Wildlife Day: Follow these 8 wildlife photographers on Instagram
Wildlife photography is probably one of the most patience-testing passions and art. Ask any wildlife photographer about the story behind his/her captured shot and they will tell you about the hours they have spent in the jungle for one perfect shot, for that one breathtaking moment.
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#1274752021-03-03
World Wildlife Day: First-ever fishing cat survey on fishing cats of the Chilika starts
The first-ever survey of the elusive fishing cat in and around Asia’s biggest brackish water lagoon, the Chilika lake in Odisha, started March 1, 2021, officials said.
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#1336792022-03-03
World Wildlife Day: Emirates and Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve’s Efforts To Restore and Preserve Fragile Desert Ecosystems
For almost 20 years, Emirates has helped support a sustainable and balanced ecosystem at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) through an ongoing investment of over AED 28 million (USD $7.6 million).
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#1274722021-03-03
World Wildlife Day: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Mark Return with Never-Before-Seen Images!
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are back once again to make everyone laugh through hilarious photos of wonderful creatures, and spread the word about wildlife conservation in the process.
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#1336262022-03-02
World Wildlife Day celebrated in Kenya
Two lions are seen at the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Aug. 30, 2021. The World Wildlife Day, which is marked annually on March 3 to raise the awareness on the world's wild animals and plants, is celebrated under the theme "Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration" this year.
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#1336832022-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2022: Here's a look at some interesting movies with animals in pivotal roles
World Wildlife Day is celebrated across the globe on 3 March to raise awareness about wild animals and plants that are present on Earth. The important annual event is dedicated to wildlife and draws attention to the imperative need of preserving endangered species.
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#1336802022-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2022: Five interesting facts about nature and wildlife
World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness about issues that impact wildlife. Earth is home to innumerable species, and each one of them plays an important role in balancing the environment.
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#1336252022-03-02
World Wildlife Day 2022: Date, Theme, History And Significance Of The Day That Celebrates Diversity Of Life On The Planet
The innumerable forms of animals and plants that live in the wild have an incalculable value as they play a major role in ecological, cultural, scientific, social, and aesthetic aspects of human well-being. World Wildlife Day is an annual observance that is celebrated on March 3 every year to pr ...
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#1336752022-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2022 Theme Examines Key Species and Ecosystem Restoration
World Wildlife Day is an annual event held by the United Nations to raise awareness and celebrate Earth's animals and plants. World Wildlife Day 2022, on March 3, centers around the theme of "recovering key species for ecosystem restoration." But what exactly does that mean and why is it important?
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#1274652021-03-02
World Wildlife Day 2021: Theme and significance of day observed to create awareness about flora and fauna
The theme for World Wildlife Day 2021 aligns with some specific UN Sustainable Development Goals that aim to conserve life and eradicate poverty
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#1274692021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021: Sudarsan Pattnaik shares breathtaking sand art creation!
International Sand Artist and Padma Shri Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a beautiful sand art at the Puri beach in Odisha to raise awareness about the day.
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#1274662021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021: India seeing steady rise in animal population, tweets PM Modi
The theme of World Wildlife Day 2021 — Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet — is set in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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#1274672021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021: 5 organisations in India for the conservation of the voiceless
On December 20, 2013, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided that March 3 would be celebrated as World Wildlife Day. March 3 was chosen as World Wildlife Day as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed on the same day in 1973.
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#1274682021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021
World Wildlife Day takes place each year on March 3 and focuses global attention on the protection of biodiversity and wildlife. Hashtags: #WorldWildlifeDay, #DíaDeLaVidaSilvestre
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#1244662020-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2020: The Ultimate Guide
Today, we celebrate World Wildlife Day, which has become the most important global annual event dedicated to wildlife!On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endange ...
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#1328522022-02-01
World Wetlands Day: Wetlands, ‘kidneys of the earth’
World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2nd of February every year to commemorate the day on which the Convention on Wetlands was adopted in the year 1971. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
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#1329232022-02-03
World Wetlands Day: Sanctuaries in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh listed as Ramsar sites
The Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary near Jamnagar in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been listed as Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
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#1329202022-02-03
World Wetlands Day, 2 February, the Ramsar Convention
On 30 August 2021, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 2 February as World Wetlands Day to raise awareness of the urgency of reversing the accelerating loss of wetlands and to promote their conservation and restoration.
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#1267852021-02-01
World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2021
This year’s theme for World Wetlands Day ‘Wetlands and Water,’ highlights the importance of wetlands as a source of freshwater and encourages action to restore them and stop their loss. This is especially important as we mark the UN Decades of Ocean Science and Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).
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#1197292019-02-01
World Wetlands Day 2019: “Wetlands and Climate Change”
This year’s World Wetlands Day under the theme of “Wetlands and Climate Change” highlights the importance of healthy and intact wetlands to one of the most pressing challenges of our times: climate change.
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#1277442021-03-22
World Water Day 2021: Narendra Modi to launch Jal Shakti Abhiyan; history, theme and significance
By 2050, the UN says up to 5.7 billion people could be living in areas that experience water scarcity for at least a month in the year
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#1277432021-03-22
World Water Day 2021: Dia Mirza Shares An Alarming Fact About Year 2040
New Delhi: Dia Mirza, on the occasion of World Water Day 2021, shared a message spreading awareness about nature. The actress brought attention to the burning issue of water scarcity. Speaking about saving freshwater for the future generation, Dia wrote, "1 in 4 children will live with water sca ...
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#1277392021-03-19
World Water Day 2021 highlights dire predictions of growing scarcity
About four billion people experience severe water shortages for at least one month a year, and around 1.6 billion — almost a quarter of the world's population — have problems accessing a clean, safe water supply, according to the United Nations.
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#1277422021-03-22
World Water Day 2021
Globally, 2.2 billion people (almost one in three people) have no access to clean, safe water. World Water Day allows us to educate and inform people about worldwide domestic and industrial water wastage. World Water Day also supports the core goal of Water and Sanitation for All by 2030. AZoCle ...
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#1248762020-03-25
World Water Day 2020: Desalination technologies provide safe and sustainable drinking water
UNESCO estimates that around 2.2 billion people live without access to safe, clean drinking water. By 2050, up to 5.7 billion people could be living in areas where water is scarce for at least one month a year.
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#1231832019-11-29
World Soil Day: Soil A Non-Renewable Resource
Soil is a finite resource, meaning its loss and degradation is not recoverable within a human lifespan.As a core component of land resources, agricultural development and ecological sustainability, it is the basis for food, feed, fuel, and fiber production and for many critical ecosystem services.
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#1259912020-12-03
World Soil Day celebration at Muresk
The Muresk Institute will host a free, farmer-focused event for World Soil Day this Saturday. A United Nations International Day of Significance, World Soil Day highlights the importance of healthy soil and advocates for its sustainable management.
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#1281362021-04-21
World Running Out Of Time To Tackle Climate Crisis, 2021 Must Be Year Of Action: UN
2021 must be the year of action for protecting people against the "disastrous" effects of climate change, the United Nations said on Monday ahead of a crucial US-convened summit. Time is fast running out to tackle the climate crisis, the UN warned, with the Covid-19 pandemic having failed to put ...
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#1232392019-12-03
World Remains Sharply Divided on Climate Change Targets Ahead of 'Crucial 12 Months'
When it comes to preventing the worst of climate change, “the point of no return is no longer over the horizon,” United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned Sunday on the eve of a crucial round of intergovernmental talks at the UN’s annual climate summit.
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#1193412019-01-11
World Premiere of “Opening the Earth: The Potato King” Announced
The film ”Opening the Earth: The Potato King” will celebrate its world premiere in Santa Barbara at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Jan 30-Feb 10, 2019. The film celebrates Peruvian Julio Hancco, one of the few remaining guardians of biodiversity left in the world.