Global Deal for Life on Earth Signed in Montreal
Global Deal for Life on Earth Signed in Montreal On December 18, 2022, 196 nations came together in Montreal and agreed to a new planetary deal for nature or “Global Biodiversity Framework.” These negotiations, attended by over 15,000 delegates from around the world, was called the UN Biodiversity Conference or COP 15. It was the culmination […]
Los Angeles Signs Biodiversity Action Pledge at UN Biodiversity Conference
Los Angeles Signs Biodiversity Action Pledge at UN Biodiversity Conference The City of Los Angeles took a bold step forward for biodiversity when the city signed onto “The Montreal Pledge for Cities United in Action for Biodiversity” during the UN Biodiversity Conference — COP 15 — that took place in Montreal in December 2022. […]
UN and Cambridge Conservation Leadership Agreement to Bolster Conservation
UN and Cambridge Conservation Leadership Agreement to Bolster Conservation While attending the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal — COP 15 — Rosalind was honored to join her fellow University of Cambridge Conservation Leadership Masters alumni for the signing of an new agreement between the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat and the course. This […]
Students Reimagine the Future with Green Sci-Fi
Students Reimagine the Future with Green Sci-Fi We honored Los Angeles County high school students for their outstanding contributions to eco-themed short science fiction at the 7th Annual Omega Sci-Fi Awards readings in 2022. The Green Feather Award is a unique sci-fi writing challenge that asks students to write a narrative that depicts humanity […]
The Importance of Inclusive Infrastructure for Climate Action
The Importance of Inclusive Infrastructure for Climate Action In her capacity as the Thematic Lead for the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition convened by UN Women, Rosalind contributed to this 2022 UN report as a peer reviewer. The lead agency, UNOPS, writes: “Inclusive and rights-based climate action must be integrated into infrastructure […]