Sun. Nov 24th, 2024

Culture & Society

Climate change and migration

Throughout human history, migration and climate have always been connected, but in the modern era, the impacts of the man-made climate crisis are likely to extensively change the patterns of human settlement.

Photo: FAO/Giulio Napolitano

Promoting gender equality a ‘crucial contribution’ to protecting our oceans

Women are engaged in all aspects of interaction with our ocean, yet their voices are often missing at the decision-making level, the head of the United Nations cultural agency said on World Oceans Day, emphasizing that “we must ensure diversity and gender inclusiveness at all levels” to set a balanced course for humanity and foster innovative solutions for the ocean.

Photo: Arne Hoel/World Bank