Climate action ‘cannot trample over the poor’, says Guterres, launching new initiative to protect key minerals for clean energy transition

[ad_1] The newly established Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals brings together a diverse group of governments, organisations and UN bodies to develop a set of common and voluntary principles to protect environmental and social standards aimed at embedding justice in the energy transition. “A world powered by renewables is a world hungry for critical […]

Africa: Religion and Covid-19 – Methodists and Church of England Followers More Likely to Have Been Vaccinated Than Muslims and Pentecostals

[ad_1] There are many factors which affect how successfully a vaccine is rolled out. One of these is the public health communication strategy. Surprisingly, a key factor in determining the success of these strategies is religion. While some religious groups were keen to be vaccinated against COVID-19, others were much more hesitant. During the height […]

Farmers Plant 350 Million Trees Through Agroforestry Initiative

[ad_1] Trees for the Future and 61,000+ Farmers Celebrate Restoration Milestone  Regenerative agroforestry nonprofit and United Nations World Restoration Flagship Trees for the Future (TREES) is celebrating a land restoration milestone this week – 350 million trees planted around the world.  “350 million trees planted by farmers, for farmers is an incredible milestone and we’re […]