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A young environmental activist has raised over R30,000 to help support his favourite nature site, the Umngeni River Bird Park. Listen to his full interview with Darren, Keri and Sky: He may only be eight years old, but Romario Valentine is a smart boy who loves and takes care of nature because he understands the importance of doing so. The little hero from Umhlanga,…

Facts and figures Did you know? Fresh water is a valuable resource that we should take care of, especially now, as it becomes more and more scarce. For you to learn more about the current state of the water resources, their use and management worldwide, we found and listed below some interesting facts concerning this topic. Water and Climate Change: …

Floods, droughts and heat waves herald a changing climate. # The current global population is around 7.8 billion. By 2030 it will be around 8.5 billion. Everyone will experience the effects of climate change. But the effects will not be felt equally. # From 2010 to 2019 more than 1.3 billion people were affected seriously enough by extreme weather events such as floods,…

Providing equal rights to women and men is fundamental to achieving gender equality. For generations, women’s rights movements have fought to make this a reality. For example, while it was not the case a century ago, today most women around the world have the right to vote. But many other laws affecting economic opportunity and financial and social inclusion continue to treat men and women…

Closing Remarks at High-Level Meeting on The Economic Challenges from The Security Crisis in the Sahel By Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva October 8, 2020 Thank you all for your active participation in this important event. As President Ghazouani reminded us, the Sahel faces tremendous challenges, that can only be addressed through strong cooperation…

Learning about sustainable development from an early age The materials available on this page are for adults and youth alike – a fun and engaging way to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and what you can do to take action to make them a reality. Please download and share with your friends! ActNow Action Guide ActNow is the United Nations campaign for…