By Abdishakur Abdirahman Mohamud In an effort to tackle environmental crisis, the Ministry of Environment in Somalia issued a circular on February 1, 2024, declaring a nationwide ban on the importation, trade, and use of plastic bags, effective from June 30, 2024. This initial deadline was later extended by three months to September 30, 2024,…
Fridays for Future Uganda Team leader Hilda Flavia Nakabuye had no kind words to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP), a proposed 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline that will transport oil from Hoima, Uganda, to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be sold onwards to world markets. She said this…
As the world continues getting ravaged by the hard-hitting impacts of Climate Change, the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO Uganda) has amplified efforts aimed toward mitigating this dilemma. This followed the recent study conducted in partnership with the Youth Climate Councils Global Alliance and the Youth Climate Council in Uganda penning down critical gaps hindering…
Do you have a strong desire to change how education is provided in rural areas going forward? Do you have a passion for assisting kids and helping them reach their full potential? The mission of the Green Educators Fellowship is open to you. We think that every child should have access to a high-quality education…
For the purpose of assisting young Indigenous leaders between the ages of 17 and 28 in producing and sharing knowledge via artistic mediums and critical thought, the Cultural Survival is accepting applications for the Indigenous Youth Fellowship Project. Develop your skills in Indigenous languages, customs, and traditional knowledge as well as your rights as an…
In the developing or transitional non-European nation where you currently reside, are you engaged in scholarly or practical activity related to climate protection and the conservation of climate-relevant resources? You are invited to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation if the answer is yes. If you are a…
Applications for the Start Up Energy Transition Award (SET) Award 2024 are now open. An international competition for start-ups worldwide developing concepts related to the global energy transition and climate change is called the Start Up Energy Transition Award (SET). The prize has received over 3,100 applications from more than 100 nations in the last…
Nominations for people and institutions that have worked exceptionally hard to achieve inclusive transitions are now being accepted for the WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award. In order to honour and encourage exceptional achievements from all across the world, the world’s premier sustainability award was created. In order to properly balance the needs of the ecological,…
We encourage you to submit for the Ashden Awards in 2024. There are many different types of Ashden winners. They reward potential, passion, and a dedication to the ideals rather than the largest organisations or the most polished sales speeches. They’ve featured winners in international media and on stages during the COP climate discussions. Categories:…
Discovering the tales that can guide us towards understanding self-governance is the central question that the Democracy Story Lab seeks to answer. Participate in this second lab session with us as we bring together esteemed thought leaders and talented storytellers to create new possibilities. Why a Democracy Story Lab now? The last few years have…
