UNESCO addresses gender disparities and promotes equality in celebration of the 5th International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 and 12 February, at the United Nations Headquarters. “It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?” 15-year-old Lara Bevan-Shiraz, Advocate for Girls in Science, referred to L.M. Montgomery’s quote when she talked about her pursuit of science education at the event in commemoration of fifth International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This event is organized by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and International…
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Born Free Launches Campaign To Protect Lions In Kenya
It’s no secret that lion populations are declining. In fact, in just the last century, the population across Africa has declined by nearly 97%, with many reports suggesting that wild lions would be extinct by 2020. Lions are already extinct in 26 African countries, but while the species may have survived that imminent deadline, with just 20,000 remaining, Born Free is urging the public to help turn these horrifying statistics around. If their decline continues at the same rate, lions could be extinct by 2031. It’s not all doom and gloom…
Read MoreArchbishop launches Church of England’s first ever Green Lent campaign
Thousands of people will take action to help tackle Climate Change as part of the Church of England’s first ever official green Lent campaign, launched today by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Environmentalists, activists and climate experts gathered at Lambeth Palace for the official launch of LiveLent 2020 a set of 40 daily reflections, actions and prayers. It comes on the same day Prime Minister Boris Johnson officially launched the UK’s COP26 strategy ahead of the crucial UN climate talks in Glasgow in November, alongside Sir David Attenborough, climate…
Read MoreBP sets ambition for net zero by 2050, fundamentally changing organisation to deliver
BP has set a new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. The ambition is supported by ten aims: Five aims to get BP to net zero: Net zero across BP’s operations on an absolute basis by 2050 or sooner. Net zero on carbon in BP’s oil and gas production on an absolute basis by 2050 or sooner. 50% cut in the carbon intensity of products BP sells by 2050 or sooner. Install methane measurement at all…
Read MorePRCA Partners with Digital City Festival 2020
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced an exciting media partnership agreement with the Digital City Festival 2020, as the heart of Manchester prepares to turn into a digital paradise. Between 9th and 13th March, 2020, Digital City Festival week will see events hosted all around Manchester for the digital community – creating opportunities for network growth, innovation, lead generation and personal development. Festival Director of Digital City Festival, Martyn Collins, said “It’s great that PRCA are supporting Digital City Festival and getting involved in Digital City Expo.…
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