Wood and coal cooking remains a widespread practice across Africa. Experts recently convened to discuss how the continent can effectively manage the transition away from these traditional methods

Wood and coal cooking remains a widespread practice across Africa. Experts recently convened to discuss how the continent can effectively manage the transition away from these traditional methods towards more sustainable alternatives.

The panel featured Messaouda MOHAMED LAGHDAF (Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Mauritania), Justine LUMUMBA KASULE (Minister of General Affairs of Uganda and ARFSD Chair), HH Princess Sophia WOLKONSKY and Thato RAPHAKA (Vakana Alliance), and Mohamed Abdellahi OULD BABAH (CILSS). Lewnis BADAOUI moderated the session.

Gain insights into global CCL activities from our international regional coordinators and volunteers. Featured speakers include David Michael (Africa), James Collis (U.K.), Isatis Cintron (Latin

Gain insights into global CCL activities from our international regional coordinators and volunteers. Featured speakers include David Michael (Africa), James Collis (U.K.), Isatis Cintron (Latin America), and Sophia Mathur (Canada).

Access #CCL2020 presentations and slide decks here. To join CCL, visit this link.

FRESH celebrates American farmers, thinkers, and business leaders who are reinventing our food system.

Witnessing the negative

FRESH celebrates American farmers, thinkers, and business leaders who are reinventing our food system.

Witnessing the negative impacts of industrial agriculture—including food contamination, environmental pollution, resource depletion, and obesity—these innovators forge healthier, sustainable alternatives. They present a practical vision for the future of our food and planet.

Documentary filmmaker Ana Sofia Joanes shares her passion in this video.

FAO and UN partners collaborate to achieve lasting impact and sustainable development. Manuel Cacho-Sousa Velázquez, Permanent Representative of Peru to the UN Organizations in Rome, emphasizes

FAO and UN partners collaborate to achieve lasting impact and sustainable development. Manuel Cacho-Sousa Velázquez, Permanent Representative of Peru to the UN Organizations in Rome, emphasizes the importance of this multilateral action and joint programming. This collaboration is showcased in "United for Impact," FAO's interactive digital story, illustrating how the UN system delivers results for people and the planet.

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Education and voluntary family planning significantly benefit both people and the planet. The Center for Biological Diversity, in partnership with Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, will

Education and voluntary family planning significantly benefit both people and the planet. The Center for Biological Diversity, in partnership with Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, will present the documentary 'Our Gorongosa'. This film highlights the park's innovative model for wildlife conservation and community development in Africa, emphasizing girls' education and women's empowerment.

A webinar will follow, featuring a discussion and Q&A with Larissa Sousa from Gorongosa National Park, Kelley Dennings from the Center’s Population and Sustainability Campaign, and Sara Inés Lara of Women for Conservation. Attendees will learn how to support women's empowerment through increased education, bodily autonomy, and economic opportunities.

Inspired by Belgium's widespread bike use to combat carbon emissions, 14-year-old Sophia Engelen advocates for integrating bicycles into American community-level climate initiatives. She urges

Inspired by Belgium's widespread bike use to combat carbon emissions, 14-year-old Sophia Engelen advocates for integrating bicycles into American community-level climate initiatives. She urges Americans and city planners to prioritize cycling as a vital tool for green transportation.

A ninth-grade advocate, Engelen delivered a TEDx talk comparing Europe's bike-oriented societies with the changes needed locally to reduce carbon emissions. This independently organized event followed the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Spiritual and religious spaces are fundamental community features, reflecting the importance of faith and connection. In a changing global context, the design and use of these places of worship

Spiritual and religious spaces are fundamental community features, reflecting the importance of faith and connection. In a changing global context, the design and use of these places of worship evolve to meet diverse public needs, fostering mutuality, engagement, and social capital.

John McAslan CBE and Aidan Potter (John McAslan + Partners), Sophia de Sousa, and The Revd The Lord Griffiths discuss how shared spaces, values, and connections shape communities socially and culturally.