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Does the Pandemic have a Silver Lining?

Soumis par Arthur Dahl le jeu 19/03/2020 - 13:31

Does the Pandemic have a Silver Lining?

Arthur Lyon Dahl

Should we thank God for the Pandemic? It may seem weird to be thankful for a catastrophe. Human suffering is never something to be sought or revelled in. But the pandemic now sweeping the world, with its ultimate outcome still uncertain, may be a blessing in disguise or a cloud with a silver lining. Let me explain.

Is it easy to combat climate change under war conditions in Yemen?

Soumis par nashwan le lun 02/03/2020 - 21:06

In Yemen, the protracted war since 2015 has a major negative impact on the environment. Many farmlands were either burned or left to die, and outbreaks of disease arose as a result of garbage dispersed between homes and on the streets. The climate has also changed dramatically. The winter season was not felt by locals here in Sana'a governorate as every year, as it was unusually warm.

A minimum required level of environment protection

Soumis par nashwan le sam 15/02/2020 - 19:59

  Adopting a positive environmental behaviours is crucial to participate in conserve our lovely environment. Especially, within human conflicts or natural disasters when basic services such public cleaning services were inavailable, a hygienic behaviour among Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities is required.

NGOs Role in Environment Conservation

Soumis par nashwan le jeu 13/02/2020 - 20:42
International and local Non-Government Organizations (NGO) have been working at the most risky areas around the world, to deliver a humanitarian and development assistance for the most vulnerable of children, women and people with specific needs under war / conflict / nature disasters circumstances. However, they are required to be aware about the harmful environment impacts due to the rehabilitation wastes or conducting their works at the lush & green areas.

Key outcomes of COP25 climate talks

Soumis par Arthur Dahl le ven 20/12/2019 - 13:41

Key outcomes of COP25 climate talks

For those interested in the climate negotiations, the report by Climate Brief on the outcomes of the Madrid Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change gives an excellent review of the key outcomes:

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