NOTE: My original scientific training was as a specialist on seaweeds, so I was excited to see that this long-neglected resource has now become a priority at the United Nations - Arthur Dahl.
Madagascar, Indonesia, France, UN entities and Global Seaweed Coalition announce support for the creation of a UN Global Seaweed Initiative at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference, Nice, France.
Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for adaptation to climate change are gaining growing recognition and importance globally, and Latin America and the Caribbean are no exception. Its immediate future is very promising, driven by the urgent need to find cost-effective and multifunctional adaptation strategies.
The immediate future of NbS in Latin America and the Caribbean is characterized by greater integration, scalability, and the search for innovative financing mechanisms. They are expected to consolidate themselves as a key piece in national and subnational adaptation strategies.
On April 7, World Health Day was celebrated, a date that invites us to reflect on the importance of guaranteeing the physical and mental well-being of people as a universal right. This day, established by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlights the need to adopt healthy habits and promote equitable and accessible health systems.
The fight for a more just and sustainable future requires a comprehensive commitment that places social justice at the heart of all actions and decisions, since through collaboration and the implementation of inclusive policies, it will be possible to build a country and a world where both people and the planet can thrive.
