The elders speak out on climate change -is anyone listening?

The Elders are a group of eminent global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela. They include Kofi Annan, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu. In an inspiring personal letter (PDF), The Elders have urged 192 world leaders to attend the Copenhagen climate talks in person and to reach a fair, ambitious,

World Environment Day – International Year of Biodiversity -2010

The United Nations Environment Program UNEP is coordinating  World Environment Day 2010 (June 5th) as well as the International Year of Biodiversity. We can be cynical about these celebratory days and years but as long as we link awareness raising with action at all levels then it may be worth doing. Having been involved in environmental learning for

Online Forum – Planning and Preparedness for Education in Emergencies

With over one third of all children who are out of school living in countries affected by conflict or emergency, and an estimated 125 million children likely to be affected by climate change over the next decade, there is an urgent need for educational planners to integrate conflict prevention and disaster preparedness measures into sector

World People’s Conference on Climate Change Drafts Indigenous Peoples Declaration

Cultural Survival has highlighted the work on the Indigenous People’s Declaration related to Climate Change. Under the guidance of their Indigenous-led Program Council, Cultural Survival partners with Indigenous communities to defend their rights and sustain their cultures. They help them get the knowledge, advocacy tools, and strategic partnerships they need to protect their rights .