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There were 8.6 million new displacements associated with conflict and violence in 28 countries during 2015. The average number of people displaced each year by conflict and violence has risen over the last 13 years. There were 40.8 million people internally displaced worldwide as a result of conflict and violence as of the end of 2015. This represents an increase of 2.8 million from…

The three Rio Conventions on biodiversity, desertification and climate change, resulting from the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), have incorporated gender concerns in varying ways Gender was also addressed during the 2015 Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions. The main gender focus in these conventions is on the impact of…

Today, cities are home to 54 per cent of the world’s population, and by the middle of this century that figure will rise to 66 per cent. While cities face major problems, from poverty to pollution, they are also powerhouses of economic growth and catalysts for inclusion and innovation. With vision, planning and financing, cities can help provide solutions for the world. This year’s United…

The European Soil Partnership (ESP) should also play a significant role globally. The ecological footprint of Europe is not limited to the land available for food production and other ecosystem services. Incentives, policies and research in place or conducted in Europe may affect other regions in the world. For monitoring and improving soil quality in Europe, national actions are ongoing, and the…

Mainstreaming the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources across all sectors of the national economy, the society and the policy-making framework is a complex challenge. For mainstreaming efforts, a clear understanding of the linkages is critical, i.e. of the impacts and the dependencies of human activities on ecosystems. Society’s interdependence with nature is…

Although climate change and poverty are increasingly recognised as interlinked global problems, responses from governments and development agencies often focus on their scientific and economic dimensions only. This guide highlights the advantages and challenges of pursuing climate compatible development from a gender perspective. This guide summarises the findings and recommendations of a…