Introducing the Tri-Agency Earth Observing Dashboard (EOD) by NASA, ESA, and JAXA...

International collaboration among space agencies is central to the success of satellite Earth observations and data analysis, aiming at providing an accurate and timely information to decision-makers, main stakeholders and public. These partnerships foster more comprehensive measurements, robust datasets, and cost-effective missions (EOD, 2022).

The European Space Agency (ESA), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have combined their resources, technical knowledge, and expertise to produce this Earth Observing Dashboard, which strengthens our understanding of global environmental changes and other societal challenges impacting our planet (EOD, 2022).

The dashboard provides an easy-to-use resource for all kinds of public from the scientist to the decision-maker, including people not familiar with satellites. Based on accurate remote sensing observations, the EOD showcases examples of global environmental changes on 7 themes: Atmosphere, Oceans, Biomass, Cryosphere, Agriculture, Covid-19 and Economy. The dashboard offers a precise, objective and factual view without any artifacts of our planet. Users can explore countries and regions around the world to see how the indicators in specific locations changed over time. ESA, JAXA, and NASA will continue to enhance this dashboard as new data becomes available (EOD, 2022).
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https://eodashboard.org/

Just a few months after the show of international common purpose at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, countries including the US, Canada and Australia are among those with the most destructive oil and gas projects, threatening to shatter the target of limiting global heating to 1.5C.

A Guardian investigation has revealed that the world’s biggest fossil fuel firms have 195 “carbon bomb” projects that would each emit at least 1bn tonnes of CO2 – and that 60% are already under way.

Why are energy giants continuing to invest in fossil fuel projects capable of causing such colossal harm?

What Is the Root Cause of Man-made Crises including Climate Change?

Some popular answers to the question are capitalism which requires endless growth on a finite planet, or the rich with insatiable appetites for money, or the leaders with empty words. Let us get down to fundamentals and agree that mankind is the maker of all human-caused crises and our behavior is driven by human nature.
We are selfish, greedy, lazy, ignorant and vain creatures. Capitalism is based on selfishness with no regard for the public interest. Man’s greedy leads to exploiting natural resources in a very unsustainable way. Laziness and ignorance explain our inaction in the midst of global warming. Vanity causes inequality.
Obviously, the root cause of man-made crises lies deep in human nature. The good news is that we also possess bright characteristics. Empathy and kindness make charity possible. Honesty and courage enable us to pursue justice. Our curiosity and creativity lead to scientific discoveries.
I find those who care about the human future are smart and willing to sacrifice modern comforts for everyone's future by becoming a vegan, taking public transportation and so on. It's clear to me that intelligence and morality go hand in hand.
As intelligent species we are destined to evolve intellectually rather than physically. That's why making continuous improvements on our mental ability seems to be the only way of promoting the bright side of human nature over its dark side.

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Native American Proverb

Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed. Mahatma Gandhi

Touch the earth, feel the earth, her plains, her valleys, her hills, and her seas; rest your spirit in her solitary places. Henry Beston

Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. Rachel Carson

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. Robert Swan

The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations. Pope John Paul II

A nation that destroys its soil destroys itself. Franklin D. Roosevelt

This land, this water, this air, this planet - this is our legacy to our young. Paul Tsongas

The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth. Marlee Matlin

The earth is the general and equal possession of all humanity and therefore cannot be the property of individuals. Leo Tolstoy

The earth is what we all have in common. Wendell Berry

Conservation is a great moral issue, for it involves the patriotic duty of ensuring the safety and continuance of the nation. Theodore Roosevelt

Conservation is a positive exercise of skill and insight, not merely a negative exercise of abstinence and caution. Aldo Leopold

The most important environmental issue is one that is rarely mentioned, and that is the lack of a conservation ethic in our culture....The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day Founder

Conservation of land and conservation of people frequently go hand in hand.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Let every step you take upon the Earth be as a prayer. Black Elk, Oglala Lakota
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https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Directorates/Observing_the_Earth/(re…
https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/FutureEO/Earth_Exp…
https://globalenergymonitor.org/
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/international-sea-level-satellite-take…
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/on-this-day
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/map#2/0.0/0.0
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149035/falling-for-corn
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/biome
https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/earth-book-2019
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/…

UNICEF: An Unstoppable Force for Change in the Lives of Our Precious Children Around the World...

Since the UN International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was first established in the aftermath of World War II, these wonderful people have been at the frontlines of humanitarian crises, armed conflict and natural disasters. Undeterred by the scale of the crises, they have risen to every challenge, reimagining what is possible and responding by helping millions of children survive and thrive. Their on-the-ground expertise has reached more than 191 countries and territories, through committed partnerships and a passion for innovation (UNICEF, 2022).

For 75+ years, UNICEF has been working tirelessly for child rights and for the well-being of every child. UNICEF is the world’s largest provider of vaccines, and supports children's health and nutrition, safe water and sanitation, quality education and skill building, HIV prevention and treatment for mothers and babies, and the protection of children and adolescents from violence and exploitation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children. But the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long (UNICEF, 2021).
The State of the World’s Children 2021 examines child, adolescent and caregiver mental health. It focuses on risks and protective factors at critical moments in the life course and delves into the social determinants that shape mental health and well-being. It calls for commitment, communication and action as part of a comprehensive approach to promote good mental health for every child, protect vulnerable children and care for children facing the greatest challenges (UNICEF, 2021).
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https://www.unicef.org/
https://www.unicef.org/about-unicef
https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/covid-19
https://www.unicef.org/where-we-work
https://www.unicef.org/reports/state-worlds-children-2021
https://www.unicef.org/media/112536/file/HAC-2022-Overview.pdf
https://www.unicef.org/sdgs
https://www.voicesofyouth.org/
https://www.unicef.org/careers/explore-careers-unicef
https://www.unicef.org/reports/state-global-education-crisis
https://www.unicef.org/reports
https://www.unicef.org/careers/

“Climate Islands” - a new Podcast series exploring the issues of climate change and coastal communities in Papua New Guinea.
Climate Islands aims to shine a spotlight on island communities most vulnerable to the effects of Climate Change - and how communities and individuals are working toward solutions to mitigate these effects.
Climate Islands is produced by the UNDP Papua New Guinea Country office.

Click on the link below to listen to it on Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/show/4r3AQygawkH7njHZ1VVPsX

Cities are facing many challenges and institutional barriers in making peace with nature and fighting biodiversity loss. However, Nature Based Solutions (NBS) can be powerful allies to support ecosystem regeneration, fight climate change while bringing socio-economic benefits for urban populations.

Find out more in the article below, thanks a lot Noah Curry for sharing!

Greetings to you from Jumuiya Women Fund (JWF), based in Eldoret, Kenya

JWF is a women’s rights fund committed to women’s empowerment. Our mission is to mobilize financial, human and material resources to support initiatives for transformation led by women and girls in East Africa

With support of Equality Fund Canada-https://equalityfund.ca, JWF is providing small grants to eligible women rights and development organizations in selected counties across Kenya, who are working to advance human rights and socio-economic empowerment of women and girls, enabling them realize their full potentials in society in line with the sustainable development goals.

JWF addresses the six critical issues that underpin gender equality: i) Gender-Based Violence; ii) Economic Justice and Rights; iii) Bodily Autonomy and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR); iv) Feminist Action for Climate Justice; v) Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality; and vi) Feminist Movements and Leadership.

In line with with iv) Feminist Action for Climate Justice above, I wish to express our desire to partner with your organization to address and accelerate our Feminist action for climate justice program in Eastern Africa by enhancing and leverage the capacity of millions of women and girls in the region by building their resilience to climate and disaster risks, mitigate climate change, and address loss and damage, including through provision of quality education, community-based cooperative models and land rights and tenure security