WEA co-hosts first ever Faith Pavilion at UN Climate Conference
During this year’s UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), there will be a Faith Pavilion for the first time in the so-called “Blue Zone” (the negotiating …
Small Island Developing States Conference 2024
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) stand at the forefront of numerous global crises, encompassing climate change, COVID-19 recovery, and debt. These nations possess breathtaking beauty and serve as custodians of …
A UN Plastics Treaty – One Step Closer
by Dr. Emily Lange, WEASC Project Support Officer Last year’s UNEA 5.2 session advanced a remarkable commitment – the project of building a UN Plastics Treaty, which has been described …
Digitising data for African landscapes – A Rocha International
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 13:00 – 14:00 CEST A Rocha International has recently been involved in a project to digitise, share and use data to help the conservation of four …
Transitional Committee on Loss and Damage Begins Work with Successful First Meeting in Egypt
The Transitional Committee on the operationalization of the funding arrangements and new fund for responding to loss and damage held its first meeting from 27 to 29 March 2023 in Luxor, Egypt. The meeting …
UN Conference Generates 700+ Voluntary Water Action Agenda Commitments
The UN 2023 Water Conference concluded with approximately 700 voluntary commitments and pledges from governments and stakeholders, an announcement that a UN Special Envoy for Water would be established, and …
Third and final day of the UN Water Conference
On the third day of the UN Water Conference, the WEA team again observed the conference proceedings and participated in a wide variety of events. Dr. Chris Elisara’s day started …
Political declaration process for the SDG Summit 2023
The Co-Facilitators of the political declaration for the SDG Summit, the Permanent Representatives of Ireland and Qatar, convened the second informal consultations on 16 March to hear Member States’ views …
Faith Community is a Blue Community
“Faith Community is a Blue Community” was the title of a hybrid side event on World Water Day 2023 that WEA had jointly organized and co-sponsored together with partners on …