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Join in the celebrations for the International Day of Forest

19 March 2021
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged...

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18 March 2021
The annual Youth Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on 7-8 April 2021 and this year, it is being organized at a time when the world is witnessing an unprecedented global emergency with...

The Youth Alliance for Zero Hunger video challenge!

16 March 2021
In line with the UN Food Systems Summit 2021, the Youth Alliance for Zero Hunger is organizing a Food Systems Dialogue. The Youth Alliance for Zero Hunger...

Deadline coming up for the Photo contest: Celebrate a tree that supports your well-being!

10 March 2021
Healthy trees and forests mean healthy people. Forests provide health benefits for everyone on the planet, from fresh air and nutritious foods and ingredients for medicine to clean water and space for recreation. To celebrate the International Day of...

Mountain felt fashion: the next big thing?

08 March 2021
In Kyrgyzstan, where winter temperatures can plunge to -40 degrees Celsius, felt is a vital source of warmth for the local people and has a central role in their culture. It is a traditional material used to decorate yurts and...