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Is there any Climate Justice or is it Just-us? A focus on the Caribbean

HumanNature

SIDS make up about 1% of the world’s population and face similar economic, social and environmental challenges due to factors including their geographical location, reliance on natural resources and limited industrial activities (Thomas, 2020). Sources Cited: Álvarez-Berríos, N. Wiener, S. McGinley, K. Lindsey, A. B., & Gould, W.

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Introducing the Global Ghost Gear Initiative Small Grants Recipients of 2022

Ocean Conservancy

Inspired by and modeled after a similar small grants program sponsored by Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) in support of ocean cleanup projects, Ocean Conservancy launched its GGGI Small Grants Program in 2021. Expanding and developing their media, communication and educational resources.

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The New Environmental and Human Rights Treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean You Should Know About

Acoel

Posted June 3, 2021 by Susan Kath. The Escazú Agreement came into force in April 2021 with 12 ratifications (out of a possible 33) from Latin American and Caribbean countries. Whether this agreement will spark a new era of multilateralism in the pursuit of sustainable development and regional cooperation remains to be seen.

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China’s would-be parents and their climate concerns

A Greener Life

Zhengzhou, a city of 13 million, saw almost as much rainfall over three days in July 2021 as it does in an average year. Reproductive climate concerns are being widely discussed not just in developed nations like the US, UK and Australia, but increasingly among young people in developing countries such as India, the Philippines and Brazil.

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Analysis: Guyana’s oil discoveries reignite environment versus development debate

A Greener Life

For CNOOC, the investment in Guyana’s development also complements China’s foreign policy goals: “Carrying out national initiatives and actively promoting the development and construction of countries along the Belt and Road is an honourable mission for CNOOC,” read a statement from 2019. Climate and governance risks.

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How we Conceptualize Security will Shape our Response to Environmental Challenges

HumanNature

Is this logic suitable for addressing shared environmental challenges that instead require cross-border cooperation, long-term thinking, and respect and recognition for humans and nature? Flooding on the banks of Rio Negro in Iranduba, Amazonas, Brazil, 2021.

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Strengthen and pass long-awaited bill to modernize Canada’s environmental protection act, groups urge Senate committee

Enviromental Defense

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources will begin its study of the bill today, with the minister of environment and climate change scheduled to appear as the first witness. In 2017, the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development recommended strengthening CEPA.