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WRI DIGEST
Why Won’t Countries Protect the Lives of Environmental Defenders?
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For years environmental defenders have been standing up against the destruction of natural resources and territories. Tragically, they are being killed at record levels. Six years ago, the UN called on countries to increase monitoring and protection of environmental activists under the Sustainable Development Goals, but most states are still vastly under-reporting these deaths. There are glimmers of hope, explains article co-author Carole Excell. International agencies are pushing for more reporting, but more needs to be done to defend the defenders. Read more.
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Cleared land in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Environmental defenders have put their lives on the line to protect forests, natural resources and land for years. Photo by Achmad Ibrahim/CIFOR.
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Cities Are Ready to Lead on Climate, But They Need National Support.
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Over 1,000 cities signed up for the Cities Race to Zero pledge at COP26, committing to reach net-zero by 2050 at the latest. Urban leaders have taken important steps to drive climate action, but the national support cities need to seize this opportunity remains largely missing. In a new article, WRI’s Rogier van den Berg and Leo Horn-Phathanothai explain five ways city leaders and national governments can reshape cities, while investing in climate and equity. Read on.
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5 Ways to Help Reduce Seafood Waste and Loss
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Global seafood consumption has double over the last 50 years, and it’s likely to double again by 2050. Meanwhile, around one third of seafood is either lost or wasted. To protect the health aquatic ecosystems, tackle overfishing and preserve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities deeply reliant on seafood, we need to maximize the value of seafood. Two solutions: Find innovative ways to use 100% of the fish and build demand for under-utilized fish parts. Read more.
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EVENT: Time is Running Out for Congress to Pass the Largest Climate Bill in US History
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Join WRI and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on December 15 to get an inside look at the state-of-play behind the Build Back Better Act, which is currently being debated in Congress. If enacted, together with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently signed into law, the bill would be the largest piece of climate legislation in U.S. history. During the event, panelists, including Jesse Jenkins, Ugbaad Kosar, and Joe Britton, will discuss how these two laws would put the nation within striking distance of its 2030 emissions-reduction target. Register now.
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Read More EXPERT INSIGHTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Building Back Better: A Conversation with Sen. Wyden About the Economic and Jobs Benefits of Climate-Smart Investments
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
11:00am- 12:30pm EST | 8:00-9:30am PST
Défi Innovation DT4A : Séance de briefing
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
8:00- 9:00am EST | 16:00 Heure normale de l'Afrique de l'Est
TerraFund for AFR100: Financing Innovators That Restore Africa’s Landscapes
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
8:00 am EST | 1:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm WAT | 3:00 pm CAT | 4:00 pm EAT
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