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Series | S+50

Indigenous peoples and the nature they protect

Organizations across the globe are set to commemorate the Stockholm+50 international meeting in June 2022. In lead-up to the event, we are showcasing articles published by partner agencies on issues related to environmental challenges and…

Series | UNDP

Indigenous people lead essential global transformation on nature, climate, economies

Organizations across the globe are set to commemorate the Stockholm+50 international meeting in June 2022. In lead-up to the event, we are showcasing articles published by partner agencies on issues related to environmental challenges and…

Story | S+50

Getting the planet’s other half online

Organizations across the globe are set to commemorate the Stockholm+50 international meeting in June 2022. In lead-up to the event, we are showcasing articles published by partner agencies on issues related to environmental challenges and…

Series | S+50

Q & A with MEAs: The Mediterranean Action Plan

To mark five decades of the environmental movement with the Stockholm+50 international meeting, we are celebrating global collaboration on environmental challenges through this Q&A series with representatives of Multilateral Environmental…

News | Statement

UN Secretary-General's message on International Mother Earth Day

Statement (watch below) Today is International Mother Earth Day. It is a chance to reflect on how humanity has been treating our planet. The truth is, we have been poor custodians of our fragile home. Today, the Earth is facing a triple…

Story | S+50

With new pact, tech companies take on climate change

Organizations across the globe are set to commemorate the Stockholm+50 international meeting in June 2022. In lead-up to the event, we are showcasing articles published by partner agencies on issues related to environmental challenges and…

Series | S+50

Q&A with the International Resource Panel

To mark five decades of the environmental movement with the Stockholm+50 international meeting, we are celebrating global collaboration on environmental challenges through this Q&A series with representatives of partner organizations. Here,…

Series | UNDP

Why financial access campaigns fail to promote sustainable livelihoods: A case study of the youth financial inclusion in Kenya

Organizations across the globe are set to commemorate the Stockholm+50 international meeting in June 2022. In lead-up to the event, we are showcasing articles published by partner agencies on issues related to environmental challenges and…

Commentary | Subnational Authorities Group

Think global, act local: The importance of subnational voices in Stockholm+50

By the Stockholm+50 Subnational Authorities Stakeholder Engagement Group Countries may hog the limelight in international negotiations, but most progress on sustainability is won or lost at the local level: shaped by the daily decisions of mayors,…

Story | S+50

In Western Africa, a push for eco-friendly appliances

Organizations across the globe are set to commemorate the Stockholm+50 international meeting in June 2022. In lead-up to the event, we are showcasing articles published by partner agencies on issues related to environmental challenges and…

Story | S+50

Can e-commerce help save the planet?

As the world prepares to mark five decades of the environmental movement at Stockholm +50 this June, we're looking at initiatives that aim to positively impact the environment and people’s lives. Read on to find out more about how e-commerce firms…