Day: 11 April 2025

Greenpeace’s successful Oceans: Life Under Water podcast meets the creatures of the deep and season 2 dives into deep sea mining

Stuart Mitchell

Greenpeace’s podcast Oceans: Life Under Water is back for a second season after an incredibly successful first season which won a Bronze Climate award at the 2024 British Podcast Awards, and was nominated in the Listener’s Choice category. It begins with three episodes on the beauty of the deep sea and the threat of deep sea mining as nations prepare to attend the all important International Seabed Authority meeting. From 17th March international delegations will have an opportunity to speak in favour of a precautionary pause on deep sea mining, and…

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Social protection has a strong impact on the reduction of inequalities – new ILO paper finds

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched its working paper, Combating inequalities: what role for universal social protection?, on Thursday, during an event that featured distinguished speakers from the ILO, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD).  The paper, which was published at the end of 2024, underscores that inequalities remain a global challenge, and that income inequality in particular has reached alarming levels, with households in the lower 50th percentile holding 25 per cent of total income, compared to 30 per cent of total…

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Flake news: New IPA data unpicks trend of sudden cancellations

Stuart Mitchell

Over half of all UK adults and over two-thirds of 18-34s have admitted to ‘flaking’ on plans. These are just some of the findings from new IPA research, to be launched at the IPA Insight Summit, that explores the phenomenon and feelings surrounding flaking, defined as ‘failing to keep an appointment or fulfil a commitment, especially with little or no advance notice’. The research is based on a nationally representative poll commissioned by the IPA among a sample of 2,000 UK adults aged 18+research and was undertaken by Opinium in…

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Paris 2024 Report Confirms Over 50% Carbon Emissions Reduction

Stuart Mitchell

The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 achieved an unprecedented 54.6% reduction in carbon emissions compared to previous editions, as detailed in the newly published Paris 2024 Sustainability and Legacy Report. The first Games to fully embrace Olympic Agenda 2020 – the IOC’s strategic roadmap which aims to make the Games more sustainable – Paris 2024 drove unparalleled progress in sustainability and delivered lasting and tangible benefits for local communities that will resonate for generations to come. Key highlights of the Paris 2024 Sustainability and Legacy Report include: Carbon footprint…

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PRCA Africa NextGen Group drives meaningful impact for emerging PR talent

Stuart Mitchell

Since its launch in 2022, the PRCA Africa NextGen group has made a tangible impact across the continent, spearheading initiatives that empower graduates and young professionals. By offering invaluable learning resources, networking opportunities and peer-to-peer mentorship, the group has become a key force in shaping the future of the public relations industry in Africa. The NextGen group has cultivated a thriving community for young professionals and students, hosting multiple Breakfast Networkingsessions, PR Student Bootcamps to bridge the gap between academia and industry, as well as masterclass webinars on topics such…

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