?Last call to join the Webinar: Good Practices in Developing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) ?

On September 30 (9:00 – 10:15 AM CEST), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) will host a webinar on Good Practices (GP) in developing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP).
This webinar will present the report Identifying Good Practices in National Adaptation Plans: A Global Review and the NAP Good Practices (NAP-GP) review framework, and share good practices on NAP thematic areas from countries.
Policy makers and practitioners, government officials, researchers and academics, and anyone who is interested in the field of national climate adaptation planning are welcome to join this webinar!

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Safe Disposal of Hazardous Waste: Protecting Our Environment

Hazardous waste poses significant threats to human health and the environment if not managed properly. Improper disposal can contaminate soil, water, and air, leading to long-term environmental damage and health risks. To mitigate these negative impacts, it is crucial to adopt safe and sustainable methods for hazardous waste disposal.
Key strategies for safe hazardous waste disposal include:
* Proper identification and classification: Accurate identification of the hazardous components of waste is essential for selecting appropriate disposal methods.
* Segregation and containment: Separating hazardous waste from other types of waste prevents contamination and facilitates safe handling.
* Treatment: Before disposal, hazardous waste often requires treatment to reduce its toxicity or volume. This may involve chemical, physical, or biological processes.
* Secure transportation: Hazardous waste must be transported in specialized containers and vehicles to prevent spills or accidents during transit.
* Disposal at authorized facilities: Only licensed facilities equipped to handle hazardous waste should be used for final disposal. This ensures that waste is disposed of in a manner that minimizes environmental impact.
Benefits of safe hazardous waste disposal:
* Protection of human health: Safe disposal reduces the risk of exposure to toxic substances, preventing diseases and health problems.
* Environmental conservation: By preventing contamination of soil, water, and air, hazardous waste disposal helps protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
* Compliance with regulations: Adhering to environmental regulations ensures that businesses and industries operate responsibly.
* Long-term sustainability: Safe disposal practices contribute to a sustainable future by minimizing the environmental footprint of human activities.
In conclusion, safe disposal of hazardous waste is a critical component of environmental protection. By implementing effective waste management practices, we can safeguard our planet for future generations.
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Amr Ghazy
Environmental Consultant

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Adapting to a future of extremes: Green, grey and hybrid solutions

Are you an expert in knowledge management systems? Then this is the perfect project for you!

The Green Growth Knowledge Partnership is renowned for its global efforts on ensuring that everyone has access to the knowledge we need to make a just and sustainable transition. And we want to now become even better at this important work with your help!

Joint Publication: Climate Resilient Water Resources Management

Wisdom for us and for the ages from a personal Superhero - Chief Seattle (1786-1866)...

Growing up in a Suquamish village along the Puget Sound, Seattle witnessed the arrival of the first white settlers in the Northwest. By the time he became Chief of his tribe, the early forays of trappers had given way to a steady stream of settlers. And so it fell to Chief Seattle to devise a strategy for dealing with these invaders. Rejecting violence and outright war with the settlers, this great Chief put his efforts and trust in peaceful dialogue. But as the intentions of the new arrivals became clear, his goal focused exclusively and simply on the survival of his people....and the rest is history.

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All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man. The air shares its spirit with all the life it supports.

How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them? Every part of the Earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle, every sandy shore, every mist in the dark woods, every clear and humming insect is holy in the memory and experience of my people. The perfumed flowers are our sisters, the deer, the horse, the great eagle, these are our brothers.

Will you teach your children what we have taught our children? That the earth is our mother? What befalls the earth befalls all the sons of the earth. This we know: the earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all....One thing we know: our god is also your god. The earth is precious to him and to harm the earth is to heap contempt on its creator.

Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize that we cannot eat money.

Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.

We are all children of the Great Spirit, we all belong to Mother Earth. Our planet is in great trouble and if we keep carrying old grudges and do not work together, we will all die.

Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints!
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Serge Claude Eboa Edoube is a Financial Engineering Researcher, Development Finance Analyst, Global Social Impact Consultant and Sustainable Finance Advisor who is passionate about creating a more equitable future for all in line with Sustainable Development Goals.

Most recently, Serge has been volunteering with United Nations as a Development Finance Consultant, Fundraising Manager, Community Development Grants Expert and Proposal Writer. He has developed skills related to writing sustainable development proposals, mapping potential international donors in line with undertaken projects, developing fundraising strategy and providing technical advice on sustainable development projects to unleash transformative social impact around the World.

For those who didn't get the chance to follow the final session of the Stockholm+50 #GGKPwebinar series, here is the full recording. The webinar discussion focused on what's next after the Stockholm+50 international meeting.

Drought emergency declared in northern Italy

I generally try to stay positive, especially on this platform: sharing solutions, good examples and insightful stories on how to transition to a more sustainable society.

However this is home to me, our big river is empty, glaciers are falling down and my heart is broken.

We'll be rationing water and yet Italy was pushing back stronger climate action during the EU Council (https://www.electrive.com/2022/06/29/eu-council-decides-on-100-co2-redu…)

When will we learn?