Biodiversity is the foundation of a healthy planet and key to sustainable development. Diverse ecosystems provide clean water and food and regulate our climate, supporting both well-being and economic progress. Forests, oceans, and wetlands help stabilize the climate, protect against natural disasters, and support livelihoods in agriculture, fisheries, and ecotourism. As climate change and habitat destruction […]
The blue economy holds significant potential to create jobs. Across Africa, the blue economy already generates nearly 50 million jobs. This figure will grow in the coming decades, reaching a projected 78 million jobs on the continent by 2063. In addition to creating employment in existing blue sectors, such as fisheries, maritime shipping, and coastal tourism, new sectors, such as […]
There is a silent environmental crisis unfolding around us. Chemicals, such as lead and nitrogen, are in our soil, our water supply, and our household products, often going unseen but with dire results. We have only begun to understand the true magnitude of lead poisoning, for example, its impacts on cardiovascular disease and on our […]
World Oceans Day is an opportunity to amplify local voices and develop science-based solutions for one of the world’s most important resources. This includes effective communication and empowering communities to ensure sustainable, culturally relevant ocean health initiatives. The interconnectedness of climate and ocean health is undisputable, with oceans playing a crucial role in regulating the […]
