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At night, satellite images of Earth capture a uniquely human signal - artificial… view more
Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues of our decade as the production of this “durable and convenient” item has increased rapidly to fulfill the global demand. Every day, we see plastic being used across almost all aspects of our lives. From food wrappers to straws and plastic bags… view more
This international technical webinar is part of the series organized by the FAO elearning Academy, Agreenium (l'Institut agronomique, vétérinaire et forestier de France) and UN-ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific). These webinars are an opportunity for all of us to share… view more
Microbeads are manufactured solid plastic particles of less than one millimeter in their largest dimension. They are most frequently made of polyethylene but can be of other petrochemical plastics such as polypropylene and plystyrene. These plastic products also unfortunately affect marine, land-based, and human life… view more
his is the first of a webinar series to strengthening the protection of indigenous peoples in Asia, organized by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, UN Human Rights Regional Office for South-East Asia (OHCHR Bangkok) and the Asia Indigenous Peoples… view more
According to United Nations, 80% of marine debris come from land based source. By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world's ocean.
The COVID-19 pandemic has so far directly infected over 26 million identified people, with over 860,000 deaths globally. Unidentified cases, unrecorded deaths, and a still poorly understood and characterised “tail” of chronic (ongoing) health effects resulting from COVID-19 mean that the direct burden of the disease is far higher than… view more
This international technical webinar is part of the series organized by the FAO elearning Academy, Agreenium (l'Institut agronomique, vétérinaire et forestier de France) and UN-ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific). These webinars are an opportunity for all of us to share experiences and lessons learnt,… view more
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) has opened registration for a new open, online webinar series: Satellite Remote Sensing for Urban Heat Islands. This 3-part series (November 10 , 17, and 24) address the… view more
This international technical webinar is part of the series organized by the FAO elearning Academy, Agreenium (l'Institut agronomique, vétérinaire et forestier de France) and UN-ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific). These webinars are an opportunity for all of us to share… view more