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Grants for Environmental Investigative Journalism: opportunities for Mediterranean cooperation

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The Journalismfund Europe vzw, based in Brussels, launched a grant programme to support cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or news outlets to conduct investigations into environmental affairs related to Europe. The investigation needs to focus on a cross-border environmental issue that has a strong connection to Europe. This means that the investigation can also involve issues and locations outside Europe, if there is …

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International conference on climate crisis in Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East on 26-28 September

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An international conference entitled “Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East” will take place in Cyprus from 26 to 28 September, with the participation of the Prince of Jordan Hassan bin Talal and internationally renowned scientists and policy makers, co-organised by the Cyprus Institute and the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and …

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Cyprus an “exemplary case” of Education for Sustainable Development, Minister says

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“Our commitment to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is deeply rooted in the belief that education is the cornerstone of sustainable development and should be set at the center of learning,” said Athena Michaelidou, Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, while delivering on Thursday her welcoming remarks at the opening of the MED-9 High-Level Forum on …

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Conference in Nicosia discusses effects of climate crisis on gender equality

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The effects of climate and energy crisis on gender equality were discussed on Wednesday during a conference in Nicosia co-organized by the offices of the Commissioners for Environment and Gender Equality, with the participation of a senior UN official, officials from Ministries and Deputy Ministries, organized groups, the Police and other bodies and institutions. Senior …

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Programme aiming to tackle desertification in Cyprus and Greece kicks off in Nicosia

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(Story circulated by Cyprus News Agency) LIFE AgrOassis, a programme which aims to tackle the desertification of land in Cyprus and Greece, kicked off Monday, during an event in Nicosia. The project, with a €2,326,710.16 budget, is funded by the EU by 60% and focuses in the sustainability of agricultural practices in the two countries. …

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New documentary: The sentinels of the Mediterranean

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As the health of the Mediterranean Sea reaches a new low, the Together for the Med network releases its first documentary, that aims to federate, raise awareness and mobilize around the conservation issues of the Mediterranean. Meet Yassine – a Tunisian diver and oceanographer, Nicole – a scientist committed to Greek fishers, and Isaac – …

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UNECE Executive Secretary hopes that by next Conference our world will be greener, cleaner, more just and more peaceful than now

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Olga Algayerova, the Executive Secretary of the UNECE praised all participants of the 9th Environment for Europe (EfE) Ministerial Conference in Nicosia for their insightful remarks and their strong contribution, and hoped that by next EfE in five years, our world will be greener, cleaner, more just, and more peaceful than it is now. Algayerova …

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Ministers adopt Nicosia Declaration with strong commitment to policy actions, condemn Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

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Ministers who attended the 9th UNECE Ministerial Conference in Nicosia, adopted on Friday the ministerial declaration affirming countries’ commitment to a green economy transition with sustainable infrastructure at its core. The declaration also calls on countries to join actions under the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and underlines the need for more and stronger education for sustainable …

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Ministerial Declaration on Education for Sustainable Development adopted in Nicosia

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(Report by Thalia Neophytou of Cyprus News Agency) The third High-Level Meeting of Education and Environment Ministries held within the framework of the work of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) 9th Ministerial Conference, adopted Wednesday the Nicosia Ministerial Statement on Education for Sustainable Development At the same time, the Ministers of Education …

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9th UNECE Ministerial Conference kicks off, Cyprus President addresses the event

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(Report by Evie Andreou of Cyprus News Agency) President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said on Wednesday that the need to take effective decisions and to implement substantial measures and policies to secure the planet’s sustainability is becoming more urgent. Addressing the 9th UNECE Ninth Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference underway in Nicosia, the President said …

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