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UNEA-7 delivers new global actions on climate, pollution, biodiversity, wildfires and glacier protection

The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) ended on Friday, with Member States adopting 11 resolutions, three decisions and a ministerial declaration aimed at advancing solutions to the triple planetary crisis of climate change …

IAS Supriya Sahu’s 2025 UNEP Award: Leadership That Created 2.5 Million Green Jobs and Boosted Forest Cover

IAS officer Supriya Sahu, Tamil Nadu’s Additional Chief Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forests, has been honoured with the 2025 UNEP Champions of the Earth award in the Inspiration and Action category for her transformative leadership in …

Humanity and nature can flourish together: Oman

NAIROBI: The 7th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), held in Nairobi, Kenya, under the chairmanship of Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, and President of the Seventh Session, concluded, on Saturday …

Dominican Republic’s environmental milestone: achieves first resolution on sargassum at the UNEA

The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) adopted the resolution “Strengthening the global response to the massive influx of Sargassum blooms,” drafted and presented by the Dominican Republic and co-sponsored by Barbados and Jamaica, marking a …

Tamil Nadu IAS officer Supriya Sahu is among UNEP’s 2025 ‘Champions of the Earth’

Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, has been named as a UNEP ‘Champion of the Earth’ for 2025, according to a statement by the UN body. Sahu has been awarded in the ‘Inspiration and Action’ category. The UNEP statement noted …

Tanzania pledges to work closely with UNEP in environmental conservation

KENYA: The Deputy Minister in the Vice President’s Office (Union and Environment), Festo Dugange has presented Tanzania’s achievements in implementing Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), taking …

PM Mia Mottley secures spot in 2025 Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list

Barbados: Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados has earned major international recognition once again, securing a spot on the 2025 Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list, ranked at No. 99 among the world’s most influential leaders. Forbes praised …

CM Stalin lauds Supriya Sahu for winning UNEP's ‘Champions of the...

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday congratulated Environment, Climate Change & Forests Department Additional Chief Secretary Supriya Sahu for winning the prestigious UNEP award -- 'Champions of the Earth'. In a post on …

Oman-led UNEA session ends with landmark agreements in Nairobi

Muscat – The 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) concluded in Nairobi on Friday under the presidency of the Sultanate of Oman, with the adoption of 11 resolutions, three decisions and a ministerial declaration to advance the …

Experts urge action on looming threat to island communities — here are the details

Ignoring the consequences is far more expensive. by Kristen LawrenceDecember 13, 2025 A new study by the Global Center on Adaptation found that small island states could save billions in weather damage by implementing climate adaptation measures. The …

China and Kenya Urge Fairer Global Environmental Rules as Top UN Climate Summit Ends

China's Vice Minister for Ecology and Environment, GUO Fang, stressed that the world is facing a shared future defined by three interconnected global challenges during the forum. [File, Standard] China and Kenya this week concluded a major United …

EarthTalk - What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?

Dear EarthTalk: What is “sand mining” and why is it bad for the environment? O.H., Via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most …

Oman-chaired UN Environment Assembly delivers breakthrough decisions on global environmental crises

NAIROBI : The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), held in the Kenyan capital Nairobi under the chairmanship of His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, concluded with the adoption …

Can a Recycled R.M.Williams Satchel Cut Textile Waste?

The end-of-life recycling for the satchels is managed by iQRenew, creating a closed-loop system. "The satchel itself is made in Australia from 100% recycled material and will be recycled locally at the end of the process – helping to close the loop,…

TN CM Stalin Congratulates IAS Supriya Sahu On Winning UNEP’s ‘Champions of the Earth' Award

Chennai, Dec 11 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday congratulated Environment, Climate Change & Forests Department Additional Chief Secretary Supriya Sahu for winning the prestigious UNEP award -- 'Champions of the Earth'. In …

UNEP announces 2025 Champions of the Earth Award winners

NAIROBI, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has announced the 2025 Champions of the Earth Award winners for pioneering initiatives that tackle the climate crisis. Unveiled Wednesday on the margins of the seventh session of …

UN Environment Assembly ends with adoption of resolutions to boost planetary resilience

NAIROBI, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) concluded late Friday with the adoption of eleven resolutions, three decisions and a ministerial declaration to advance the resilience of the planet and …

OP-ED: Resilience is not built in isolation. It grows through cooperation, shared learning, and solidarity

In late October 2025, Hurricane Melissa made history as the first Category 5 storm on record to make landfall in Jamaica. It brought devastating winds, torrential rain, storm surge, and widespread flooding. In the western part of the country, roads were …

Five climate trailblazers: UNEP’S 2025 Champions of the Earth

Dr. Frantz C. Dorsainvil Releases Two Books Championing Educators and Inspiring Immigrant Students

An uplifting audiobook for educators and a compelling memoir for students and families navigating the American education system. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Frantz C. Dorsainvil, a celebrated …

Matthew Fornaro P.A. Continues to Serve South Florida Business Community with Comprehensive Legal Services

CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matthew Fornaro P.A., a business law firm serving South Florida since 2015, continues to provide comprehensive legal services to small and medium-sized businesses, startups …

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition Celebrates 15 New Graduates from San Bernardino Workforce Apprenticeship Program

SAN BERNARDINO , CA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) proudly announces the graduation of 15 formerly incarcerated individuals from our San Bernardino Second Chance Apprenticeship …

U.S. Senate Briefing Highlights Urgency of Supporting Struggle for A Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic in Iran

NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi: “Our goal is to transfer power to the people of Iran through a peaceful and democratic process.” WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior U.S. Senators, national security …

Davis Street Community Center Holiday Basket Program to Support 896 Families and 428 Senior Households in Need

SAN LEANDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Davis Street Community Center Holiday Basket Program needs your support! This year Davis Street will provide local families and senior households in need with a holiday meal …

Friendly Recovery Expands Outpatient Mental Health and Dual-Diagnosis Care in Orange County

Joint Commission–accredited Friendly Recovery expands outpatient mental health and dual-diagnosis services to meet rising demand across Orange County. TUSTIN, CA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friendly Recovery, a Joint …

HandicapMD Strengthens Nationwide Efforts to Reduce Handicap Parking Fraud Through Standardized Medical Evaluations

HandicapMD helps reduce disability parking abuse through standardized medical evaluations, secure telehealth, and compliance-driven certification nationwide. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HandicapMD, the …

BEAR Receives $100,000 Chairman’s Gift from ExxonMobil to Support BEARing Gifts Holiday Program

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BEAR (Be A Resource) is proud to announce a generous $100,000 Chairman’s Gift from ExxonMobil to support the 2025 BEARing Gifts program, which ensures children under the care of …

Good Karma KaraCreations Unveils Founder’s Manifesto and Declaration of Interdependence on Belonging and Community

Selected by StartOut as One of Six Companies Representing the Future of LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Good Karma KaraCreations (GKK2), the creative-impact studio built from the …

The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund Continues Annual Holiday Support of Toys for Tots

This holiday season, The Rick Mantei Charitable Fund continued its holiday tradition by donating over 100 gifts & 10 bicycles to Toys for Tots. COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rick Mantei Charitable …

New President Named for San José City College

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a nationwide search, Dr. Marilyn Flores has been named the next president of San José City College (SJCC). A first-generation college graduate and second-language learner …

A Global Pause for A Night to Illuminate Grief

On 12/21, communities across the globe will pause together to acknowledge grief in all its forms and confront a growing crisis of unspoken, collective loss. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Global Pause …

KB Feed Your Soul & Sounds of Success Announce 'The Chakra Buster Series' to Transform Inner Peace & Spiritual Alignment

A 12-month sound-therapy journey for busy people to achieve mind-body-soul-spirit alignment HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sounds of Success by KB Feed Your Soul, the holistic wellness collective founded by …

Roots and Wings Launches Legacy Giving Site to Support Literacy Program

Planned-giving platform offers a year-end opportunity to sustain early literacy programs for generations to come BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots and Wings, the local nonprofit dedicated to childhood …

Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war

States have a decisive role to play in preventing the world from sliding further into unrestrained warfare. The ICRC urges governments to act now: 1. Sustain principled humanitarian action Provide predictable support for neutral, impartial and independent …

South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight ...

Over the past eight years, ICRC surgical teams have performed over 25,000 surgeries on about 5,000 people wounded by weapons. For most patients, surgery is only one step of a long and difficult recovery. In 2025, more than 3,700 people received physical …

Professor Emerita Dr. Cynthia Darche Park Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Cynthia Darche Park, Professor Emerita at San Diego State University and Director of the Institute for Transformative Education, is inspiring a fresh perspective on …

Professor and Author of “Discrimination” Kenneth J. Welch Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

SPRINGFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Kenneth Welch brings a unique perspective to the national conversation on discrimination with his newest book, “Discrimination.” Drawing on decades of experience as …

REACTION: STORM BYRON FLOODING IN GAZA

Responding to Storm Byron, which has caused widespread flooding in Gaza, Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam Occupied Palestinian Territory Policy lead said: "Civilians are now wading through sewage, mud and debris, with no proper shelter. This is not a failure of …

Dr. Anelia Sutton Announces Rapid Success of the Judge Lilly White Podcast, Now Streaming Across All Major Platforms

The Judge Lilly White Podcast celebrates its first 10 episodes with strong audience reception and prepares to release 100+ new episodes in its expanding series. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Anelia …