Topic: #UNESCO
1st World Day for Glaciers: UN Declares Amid a Changing Climate
13 Jan, 2025 02:37 PM
But why is this important? Glaciers and ice sheets store approximately 70% of the world’s fresh water, which are rising at unprecedented rates due to rising global temperatures. The day will raise awareness on the importance of glaciers, snow and ice in t
But why is this important? Glaciers and ice sheets store approximately 70% of the world’s fresh water, which are rising at unprecedented rates due to rising global temperatures. The day will raise awareness on the importance of glaciers, snow and ice in t
World Honors Indigenous Rights on International Day of the Indigenous Peoples
09 Aug, 2024 03:48 PM
The approximately 200 groups of indigenous peoples currently living in voluntary isolation are playing a crucial role in safeguarding our planet. By choosing to remain apart from the rest of the world, they continue to engage in sustainable hunting and ga
The approximately 200 groups of indigenous peoples currently living in voluntary isolation are playing a crucial role in safeguarding our planet. By choosing to remain apart from the rest of the world, they continue to engage in sustainable hunting and ga
Coastline Caretakers: Mangroves Teeter on the Edge of Extinction
26 Jul, 2024 12:52 PM
In response, international bodies have taken action to raise awareness about the importance of conserving mangroves. The 2024 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, themed "Raising Awareness about Mangroves and Their Importance
In response, international bodies have taken action to raise awareness about the importance of conserving mangroves. The 2024 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, themed "Raising Awareness about Mangroves and Their Importance