Trees might not be acting in the way we thought – this forest fitted with pipes can tell us why
Source: BBC.com Written by: Katherine Latham By simulating the future atmosphere, scientists hope to understand whether trees will continue to act as the lungs of the planet. “The oak is the queen of her domain,” says Rob MacKenzie as he gestures towards a giant towering above us. This oak tree has stood in this very […]
OAS: Call for Scholarships for the 5th Edition of the Digital Diploma in Leadership for Social Inclusion and Access to Rights
https://www.oas.org/ext/en/main/calendar/event/id/615 Digital Diploma in Leadership for Social Inclusion and Access to Rights This diploma offers a comprehensive training program designed to strengthen leadership skills and promote social inclusion from a human rights perspective. Throughout the program, participants will gain key knowledge on international and inter-American legal frameworks, explore tools for social development, and learn to […]
CYLIP Intern Attends Yale University Conference
Aldan St Omer attended the two-day “Environmental Joy: Roadmaps for Resistance, Resilience, and Thriving” conference. Aldan is currently participating in CIMH’s long-term internship program. The event was held at the Yale School of the Environment and gathered experts and youth across disciplines and cultures to discuss pathways for addressing environmental challenges in the U.S. and […]
WMO: 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record
November 7, 2024; World Meteorological Organization The year 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record, with the global average near surface temperature even higher than in 2023, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). WMO’s global temperature analysis covers January to September 2024 and is based on six international datasets to […]
Cholera, Zika and West Nile: The deadly diseases that sweep in after hurricanes
November 6, 2024; David Cox, BBC Disease-causing microorganisms churn in the floodwaters after a hurricane and grow in people’s homes long after the first danger has passed. But knowing when to seek medical attention can help limit the spread of disease after a storm. Over the last seven years, Naresh Kumar and colleagues at the […]
Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s – study
November 2, 2024; by Stephanie Hegarty and Talha Burki, BBC World Service The area of land surface affected by extreme drought has trebled since the 1980s, a new report into the effects of climate change has revealed. Forty-eight per cent of the Earth’s land surface had at least one month of extreme drought last year, […]
Commonwealth Foundation – Annual Grant Call
Our annual grants call is now open. Here. The deadline to apply is 24 October 2024 at 1pm BST. As the Commonwealth’s agency for civil society, the Commonwealth Foundation strengthens people’s participation in all aspects of public dialogue, so together they can learn from each other and act to build democratic societies. Every year, we […]
The Annual Call for Proposals for the Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) for the Eastern Caribbean for 2024-2025
The FSSP-C, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) for the Eastern Caribbean for 2024-2025. We invite non-profit organisations working at the local level in Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St Vincent, and the Grenadines to submit proposals aligned with thematic focus. Funding typically […]
Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
October 9, 2024; by Alexa St. John, Associated Press Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene ‘s rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later. The warming climate boosted Helene’s […]
Earth exceeds safe limits: First Planetary Health Check issues red alert
September 24, 2024; Published by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research The Planetary Boundaries Science (PBScience), a new initiative led by PIK director Johan Rockström and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), supported by the Planetary Guardians and other partners, has launched the Planetary Health Check (PHC), a first-of-its-kind scientific report and tool […]