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Indigenous peoples and the climate crisis: the marginalized in the fight for the planet

A report by the **United Nations (UN)** denounces the **marginalization of indigenous peoples** in the fight against **climate change**, despite their **crucial role in **environmental conservation**. Although they represent only **6% of the world's population**, they protect **80% of the...

The UN warns that no government can stop the “clean energy” revolution.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, **António Guterres**, warned that (https://noticiasambientales.com/innovacion/empleos-verdes-las-demandas-y-oportunidades-de-la-transicion-energetica/) is unstoppable and that no government will be able to stop the advancement of the **clean energy revolution**. His statements were made at the closing of a **virtual climate...

The UN calls for reducing emissions and accelerating climate adaptation.

After 2024 marked the hottest year on record, amidst a decade of record temperatures, the Earth needs a fresh start with a rapid reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, along with a boost in climate adaptation, stated the UN Secretary-General,...

Earth Day: An Urgent Call to Action

Every April 22nd, the world celebrates Earth Day, a crucial reminder of our collective responsibility towards the planet we inhabit. This year, the celebration takes on special significance in light of the alarming warnings from the UN. The "crimes...

The avian flu is spreading in an unprecedented way and requires increasing preventive measures.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a strong message to its member countries about the need to intensify efforts to combat highly contagious avian influenza. The H5N1 virus has caused the loss of hundreds...

COP16 biodiversity resumes in Rome: pending issues

The COP16 on biodiversity resumes this Tuesday in Rome to continue the negotiations that did not conclude in Cali, Colombia, in 2024. Three days of negotiations will take place to unlock the "North-South" deadlock on financing for nature conservation. "The most...

Official: 2025 is the International Year of Glacier Conservation

The United Nations (UN) has officially declared 2025 as the "International Year of Glacier Conservation". Additionally, they proclaimed March 21 of each year as World Glacier Day from now on. The aim is to raise awareness about the fundamental role...

UN: Drastic reduction of emissions in 2025 urgently needed after ten years of deadly heat

United Nations (UN) has called on governments to reduce "drastically" emissions by 2025 after a decade of "deadly heat", being the last ten years the hottest in history. This call comes on the occasion of the New Year, pointing out...

How to encourage more women and girls to enter the field of science?

Many people are unaware of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is a moment that seeks to increase accessibility to scientific and technological education, with the aim of improving the social position of women in...

Ten defenders of the Earth in the fight against desertification

Ten young people under 35 have been chosen by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification to share their achievements and ideas in sustainable land management in the face of the growing worldwide threat of desertification and land degradation. While...

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Ecuador allocates 6 million dollars for the protection of the Galapagos Islands

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