A new study sheds light on the magnitude of microplastic pollution in our oceans. The study, published in open-access journal Frontiers in Marine...
MoreIrish-based researchers confirm plastic pollution in 70% of Atlantic deep-sea fish
UNESCO report confirms impact of 2005 convention on national government’s cultural diversity policy
The new UNESCO Global Report 2018 entitled Re|Shaping Cultural Policies is an invaluable tool for examining the progress to date of the Convention...
MoreLand grabbing: An urgent issue for indigenous peoples around the world
About 2.5 billion people around the globe, including 370 million indigenous people, depend on land and natural resources that are held, used, and...
MoreSupporting sustainable tourism in Europe, EU-China Tourism Year officially launched in Venice
The aim of the EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY) is to increase the number of Chinese visitors to Europe, whilst encouraging sustainable tourism and...
MoreAfrica Food Prize opens 2018 nominations
The Africa Food Prize has announced the commencement of the search for the 2018 Africa Food Prize Winner. This is a distinguished award that...
MoreReclaiming our cities, starting from food
Over half the world’s people now lives in cities, an extraordinary statistic given that in 1900, just over a century ago, only 10% of the...
More2018 European Capitals of Culture: Leeuwarden and Valletta
From 1 January, Leeuwarden (The Netherlands) and Valletta (Malta) will hold the title of European Capital of Culture for one year. The opening...
MoreTheresa May vows to eliminate UK’s plastic waste by 2042
Theresa May will commit the UK to eliminating all avoidable plastic waste by 2042 as she launches the Government’s environmental plan for the next...
MoreEuropean cultural heritage to be celebrated with campaign
THOUSANDS of initiatives and celebrations are set to begin across Europe to raise awareness of the diversity of European history and culture. The...
MoreLaunch of the third edition: International Award UCLG – Mexico City – Culture 21
The call for applications for the “International Award UCLG – Mexico City – Culture 21”, will stay open from 2 November...
MoreUNWTO appoints First Lady of Iceland as Special Ambassador for Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals
H.E. Ms. Eliza Jean Reid, First Lady of Iceland has been nominated as Special Ambassador for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
MoreFarm tourism seen as path to inclusive, sustainable agriculture
Farm tourism opens up a whole new perspective for inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (Isard) and provides hope for...
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