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She trades trash before Kuwait embraces sustainable model

Since its launch in early 2019, Eco Star, a non-profit organisation that recycles trash from homes, restaurants and schools across Kuwait, has recycled more than 3.5 tonnes of plastic, 10 tonnes of paper and 120 tonnes of metal."We can all ...

She trades trash before Kuwait embraces sustainable model

SDG Media Zone at UN Youth Forum focuses on reimagining sustainable development as we approach a post-pandemic world

SDG Media Zone at UN Youth Forum focuses on reimagining sustainable development as we approach a post-pandemic world The SDG Media Zone kicked off the 10th UN Youth Forum with discussions on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals as the world recovers from COVID-19 NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, May 6, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Under the theme, “The Future We Want,” the SDG Media Zone, produced by the UN Department of Global Communications with support from the PVBLIC Foundation, hosted conversations that amplified the voices and visions of young people who are central to the global efforts to recover better, stronger and together. The SDG Media Zone looked at some of the most defining issues affecting young people today—climate change and inequality.

Youth Leaders for Climate Justice Say, 'We Are Ready to Work'

Scientific American Inspiring individuals from Argentina, Colombia and Kuwait lay out actions that can improve people’s lives Print Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans, heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina, has become a symbol of climate injustice. Credit: James Houser Advertisement Young people are increasingly speaking out against environmental and social injustices that are ruining people’s lives worldwide. Leaders of youth movements are now trying to pin down what actions, beyond protests and lawsuits, they can take to end harmful practices. On April 8 the United Nations Youth Forum hosted a panel of three inspiring young activist leaders that was moderated by

Young Champions of the Earth: trashing barriers to boost recycling in Kuwait

Fatemah Alzelzela has been honoured as a United Nations Young Champion of the Earth, 2020., by UNEP Fatemah Alzelzela says she had to overcome stigma around waste collection, scepticism from the business community as well as prejudice about her age and gender in order to set up her recycling company, Eco Star. Since early 2019, the company has recycled over three-and-a-half tonnes of plastic, 10 tonnes of paper and 120 tonnes of metal in a country where 90 per cent of waste ends up in landfill sites. And those people who provide material for recycling are rewarded with plants. Fatemah Alzelzela is one of seven innovators who have been recognized as United Nations Environment Programme’s Young Champions of the Earth for 2020.

UN agency names Indian entrepreneur among 'Young Champions of the Earth'

3704 United Nations, December 17 A 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur is among the seven winners of the prestigious ‘Young Champions of the Earth’ 2020 prize given by the UN environment agency to global change-makers using innovative ideas and ambitious action to help solve some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Vidyut Mohan, an engineer, is the co-founder of ‘Takachar’, a social enterprise enabling farmers to prevent open burning of their waste farm residues and earn extra income by converting them into value-added chemicals like activated carbon on-site, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in a statement on Tuesday. “I've always been passionate about energy access and creating income opportunities for poor communities,” Mohan was quoted as saying in the statement.       “(That) is at the heart of finding answers to the difficult question of balancing economic growth and climate change mitigation in developing countries,” he said.

Indian entrepreneur named among 'Young Champions of the Earth' winners by UN environment agency

United Nations, Dec 17:A 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur is among the seven winners of the prestigious “Young Champions of the Earth” 2020 prize given by the UN environment agency to global change-makers using innovative ideas and ambitious action to help solve some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Vidyut Mohan, an engineer, is the co-founder of “Takachar”, a social enterprise enabling farmers to prevent open burning of their waste farm residues and earn extra income by converting them into value-added chemicals like activated carbon on-site, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in a statement on Tuesday. “I’ve always been passionate about energy access and creating income opportunities for poor communities,” Mohan was quoted as saying in the statement. “(That) is at the heart of finding answers to the difficult question of balancing economic growth and climate change mitigation in developing countries,” he said.

Indian entrepreneur Vidyut Mohan recognised as one of the 'Young Champions of the Earth' winners by UN environment agency

» Indian entrepreneur Vidyut Mohan recognised as one of the 'Young Champions of the Earth' winners by UN environment agency Indian entrepreneur Vidyut Mohan recognised as one of the 'Young Champions of the Earth' winners by UN environment agency PTIDec 17, 2020, 10:54 IST Vidyut MohanUNEP A 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur is among the seven winners of the prestigious "Young Champions of the Earth" 2020 prize given by the UN environment agency to global change-makers using innovative ideas and ambitious action to help solve some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Vidyut Mohan, an engineer, is the co-founder of " Takachar", a social enterprise enabling farmers to prevent open burning of their waste farm residues and earn extra income by converting them into value-added chemicals like activated carbon on-site,

Young Kuwaiti woman exchanges trees for trash to protect environment