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A young generation in the Mediterranean is finding sustainable ways to mitigate economic challenges by consolidating cooperation. The EU-Programme Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality launched the Mediterranean Innovators for Solidarity initiative to support projects in Arab countries of the Mediterranean region. Read our article here.
Small, local conservation organisations in high-biodiversity areas are among nature’s most powerful allies; this is mainly due to their knowledge of and influence over the environment. However, in most cases, these organisations lack sufficient funding to achieve their full potential. The EU and five other donors to the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund are resourcing grants and technical assistance to enable long-term local conservation leadership and to nurture sustainable development. Read our article here.
Bien que les origines de la COVID-19 soient encore inconnues, la plupart des explications pointent vers une source animale. La transmission de maladies de l'animal à l'homme n'est pas rare, mais cette pandémie a intensifié le débat sur la consommation généralisée de viande d'animaux sauvages. L'UE cofinance une initiative internationale majeure visant à améliorer la préservation de la faune et la sécurité alimentaire. En savoir plus sur l'article.
While the origins of COVID-19 are still unknown, most explanations point to an animal source. Although the transmission of diseases from animals to humans is not uncommon, this pandemic has intensified the debate on the widespread consumption of wild meat. The EU is co-funding a major international initiative to improve wildlife conservation and food security. Read our article here.
Structural change is needed to overcome the unbalanced relationship of humankind with nature. The COVID-19 crisis has emphasized an urgent need to examine our footprint on ecosystems and avoid future pandemics of zoonotic origin. Solutions exist. The EU is funding numerous projects with integrated approaches which benefit both people and nature. Read our article here.
Quality education plays an essential role in developing sustainable, equitable and resilient societies. More than being an objective in itself, education is also an enabler of equity, green communities, digital transformation, sustainable growth, migration mitigation and global peace and security. Read our article here.
2020 showed the importance of being connected, and Capacity4dev increased its significance as hub for online collaboration among development professionals. Stay connected, join, learn and continue sharing your work with the Capacity4dev community. Capacity4dev wishes you a healthy and fruitful 2021.
Latin America is progressively incorporating a gender perspective into anti-corruption strategies. It is also developing specific tools to protect women and girls from gender-related violence. The European Union cooperation programme EUROsociAL+ is supporting this action through its initiative "Women and corruption". Read our article here.
The impact of the COVID-19 health crisis has hit the economy in Albania severely, with sharp decrease in tax revenue, debt upsurge and loss of employment. While still supporting the country’s recovery from the 2019 earthquake, the European Delegation to Albania mobilised its staff and financial resources to respond to the health crisis. Read our article here.