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In a new study, scientists tested soil samples from residential and play areas in the Greater Fifth Ward, a neighborhood of Houston, Texas and found high concentrations of lead. The researchers tested for heavy metals and metalloids, such as lead, arsenic and mercury. While the levels for most of the heavy metals and metalloids appeared […]
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Addressing Gender Inequality, State Fragility, and Climate Vulnerability in the Sahel Region
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Given the intensity and severity at which environmental and political events are unfolding in the Sahel, it is imperative to have a greater understanding of the effects of climate change and state fragility within each country, as well as regionally.
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Tue, 11/12/2024 – 20:20
Publication Date
06/30/2024
Sectors
Conflict and Governance
Gender and Social Inclusion
Country
Burkina Faso
Chad
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Region
Africa
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The UK government set out plans this week for one the country’s largest heat networks, which is slated to provide low-carbon heat to about 1,000 buildings in central London. The network is part of a £1 billion ($1.29 billion) initiative to provide low-carbon heating throughout Westminster, a city and governmental hub within Greater London. The […]
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How Can We Tackle the Food and Climate Crises Together? Food Systems Transformation for a Sustainable Future
jschoshinski
Mon, 11/11/2024 – 20:53
This session will explore how transforming food systems can address the dual crises of climate change and food insecurity. Panelists will highlight innovative strategies, including nature-based solutions and climate-smart agriculture, as well as finance mechanisms that promote emissions reduction while maintaining sufficient and nutritious food production. We will provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to advance sustainable development goals while addressing climate and food crises.
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This session will explore how transforming food systems can address the dual crises of climate change and food insecurity.
Event Date
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 11:00 am
– 12:00 pm +04
(7:00 – 8:00 am UTC)
Event Location
Pavilion F9, Baku Olympic Stadium
Sponsored by
CGIAR
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Event Type
Conference
Topic
Agriculture
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Climate Finance
Food Security
Nature-based Solutions
Strategic Objective
Adaptation
Mitigation
Sectors
Agriculture and Food Systems
Region
Global
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2024-11-19 08:00:00
How Can We Tackle the Food and Climate Crises Together? Food Systems Transformation for a Sustainable Future
This session will explore how transforming food systems can address the dual crises of climate change and food insecurity. Panelists will highlight innovative strategies, including nature-based solutions and climate-smart agriculture, as well as finance mechanisms that promote emissions reduction while maintaining sufficient and nutritious food production. We will provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to advance sustainable development goals while addressing climate and food crises.
Pavilion F9, Baku Olympic Stadium
Global Climate Change
team@climatelinks.org
UTC
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