Upcoming Events

Oil spills arise from several different sources ranging from small to large operational and non-operational spills and can occur on land or water which have serious impacts on the environment, economy and human health if not managed properly. Regulations and techniques have continued to be developed at both national and international levels to improve oil spill prevention and mitigation, and…

Join us at the launch of the Circular Jobs Monitor at the EcoCity World Summit Rotterdam

Date: 24 February 2022         Time: 14h00-15h00 Central European Time

Registration Link: https://reg.kenes.com/online_reg/2021/eco/regonline.html

The workforce is a key lever for transformation towards the circular economy and with cities being the economic and political leaders, this…

When: 28 February – 2 March 2022

Where: Nairobi, Kenya and online

The Fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) is an opportunity for Member States and Stakeholders to share best practices for sustainability and create momentum for governments to build back better through green and sustainable recovery plans, following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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With only 9% of global plastic waste being recycled, managing waste once it's generated is not nearly enough. How can we scale waste prevention solutions focused on reuse? This session convenes leading stakeholders and voices for change, calling for urgent action and embedding reuse as a critical tool in the fight against plastic pollution.

When: Monday, 28 February 2022 from 18:15-19:…

When: 28 February 2022, 06:00 EDT (New York) | 12:00 noon CET (Berlin) | 14:00 EAT (Nairobi)

Where: The event will be streamed online.

Announcement on the IPCC website.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will hold a virtual press conference to present the Summary for Policymakers of the Working Group II contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report entitled…

1 billion hectares have been committed for ecosystem restoration, and it is time to move from commitments to action. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration event will spotlight initiatives across regions, sectors and ecosystems to call for higher political ambition, financing, and action for nature.

When: 28 February 2022, 18:30 - 19:30 (East Africa Time)

Where: In-person (UNON…

When: Monday 28 February 2022: 12:00-13:30 EAT  

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Join us at this virtual Side Event of the 8th Session of the African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) is focusing on promoting sustainable circularity in Africa’s MSMEs and SMEs.The event will spotlight partnership building around two pillars of the African Green Stimulus Programme; Climate Action …

This global event will take place over four days, and will bring together the broadest cross-section of the ocean community, from businesses to scientists, government, investors, and civil society. It will feature six industry tracks: shipping, fishing, aquaculture, energy, tourism, and plastics.

More than 100 speakers will provide checks on how their industries are progressing towards…

When : March 1, 2022

Where: Online

Duration: 90 min

Speakers:  Izabella Teixeira (former Environment Minister of Brazil), Janez Potočnik (former European Commissioner for Environment and Science), Robert Watson (former Chair of Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) and Jyoti Mathur-Filipp (Director of Implementation Convention on…

When: 01 March 2022 13.15h-14.45h EAT (Nairobi) / 11.15h-12.45h CET (Geneva)

Where: Online, register here

The UNEA-5.2 official side-event by the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) highlights the opportunity for countries to respond to the impacts of COVID-19 through a green economic recovery. Leaders from across sectors discuss the shifts needed in policy and …