Tag: Sustainable Development
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Philippines Takes ASEAN Chair: Turnover at 47th Summit
Philippines Assumes ASEAN Chairmanship at 47th Summit The Philippines officially takes the helm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as it assumes the chair for 2026, following the closing sessions of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will receive the baton from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who…
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Africa’s Path to COP30: SPP Brings Stakeholders Together to Strengthen NDCs and Implementation
SPP mobilizes African voices for COP30 readiness The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a Nigerian civil society group, is convening a pivotal engagement among African climate stakeholders as the continent gears up for COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The virtual event aims to sharpen Africa’s collective stance, focusing on development and implementation of Nationally Determined…
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Zimbabwe Wildlife Conservation Symposium boosts ties
Overview: A landmark regional gathering in wildlife conservation The Zimbabwe National Parks Authority (ZIMPARKS) hosted an international wildlife conservation symposium in October 2025, drawing experts and stakeholders from across Southern Africa and beyond. Held on 22–23 October, the event aimed to catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration on biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, sustainable tourism, transboundary resource management, and…
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SPP Convenes African Stakeholders to Chart Path to COP30
Strategic Kickoff Ahead of COP30: Africa’s Roadmap for NDCs and Implementation The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a Nigerian civil society group, is hosting a pivotal multi-country webinar designed to sharpen Africa’s stance as the continent prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil. With only 13 of 54 African nations having submitted their updated NDCs…
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Zimbabwe Hosts International Wildlife Conservation Symposium: A Leap for Regional Collaboration
Overview of the Symposium From October 22–23, 2025, Zimbabwe’s Zimbabwe National Parks Authority (ZIMPARKS) hosted an international wildlife conservation symposium to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among biodiversity conservationists, climate scientists, sustainable tourism professionals, and transboundary resource managers. The event gathered experts to discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities in environmental conservation, while highlighting innovative technologies and…
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SPP convenes African stakeholders to chart a path to COP30
Overview: Africa gathers to shape its COP30 message The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a Nigerian civil society group, is convening a high‑level webinar to refresh Africa’s strategy ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The session brings together climate experts, policymakers, youth representatives, and gender advocates from across the continent to discuss the current…
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Making Every Filipino Home Safe: Strengthening Disaster-Resilient Living
Introduction: A Call to Safer Homes in a Risk-Prone Nation Recent seismic activity around Davao Oriental and a spate of disasters across the Philippines underscore a critical truth: every Filipino home should be designed, built, and maintained to withstand earthquakes, floods, and other natural hazards. As the country observes International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, it…
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Make Every Filipino Home Safe and Secure from Disasters
Introduction: A Call to Safer Homes for a Resilient Nation Every Filipino home deserves protection from the growing threat of earthquakes, floods, and other natural hazards. The recent doublet earthquake in Davao Oriental, followed by record-breaking active disaster events, underscores the urgency of a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction. International Disaster Risk Reduction Day…
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WASTE2H2: Turning Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen and Carbon Nanomaterials
Turning Trash into Treasure: The WASTE2H2 Concept Every year, the world generates more than 300 million tons of plastic, much of which ends up in landfills, rivers, and oceans. Recycling rates are low, and the pollution problem grows with every new product. At the same time, the climate challenge demands clean energy alternatives. Hydrogen stands…
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14th Five-Year Plan: China’s Economic Modernization Gains
Introduction The 14th Five-Year Plan period marks a milestone in China’s journey toward building a modern socialist country. Against a backdrop of global volatility and evolving challenges, the leadership steered the economy and society toward stability, quality growth, and higher resilience. The plan highlights profound achievements in economic scale, innovation, opening up, green development, and…