On the occasion of World Environment Day, 5 June 2021, drawing from IPS’s bank of features and opinion editorials published this year, we are re-publishing one article a day, for the next two we
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated deforestation pressures and heightened the urgency of action to support sustainable forest management. The pandemic has the brought the importance of forests to global well-being into sharp focus. Pictured here forest in the Dominican Republic. Credit: Alison Kentish/IPS
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 2021 (IPS) - A new global report on forests says that while the COVID-19 pandemic is the latest threat to achieving ambitious forest protection goals, it has brought the importance of forests to global well-being into sharp focus, and that this recognition must now be met with collection action.
The inaugural Global Forest Goals Report was launched on Apr. 26, as part of the 16th United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) session which runs until the end of this week. It is based on data and information submitted by 52 member states, representing 75 percent of the world’s forests.
The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for Friday, March 5, tease that Zoe Buckingham (Kiara Barnes) will anxiously await an answer from Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor).
As B&B viewers know, Zoe surprised Carter at his loft with a romantic setup. Carter walked in, and Zoe appeared on the staircase in a fancy gown, clearly designed to take Carter’s breath away.
Well, on Friday’s episode, look for Carter to respond to Zoe’s big attempt to woo him. But will Carter accept Zoe’s apology and look to a future with her right away, or will he make Zoe work for it?
As local childcare providers continue to experience critical revenue losses and a dwindling of resources, nearly a quarter of them could close by the end of January 2021, a new report says.
Action for Children collected data and feedback on the state of early childhood education in central Ohio. The agency s Make or Break Moment report, released this month, suggests that 23% of child care providers could close early next year.
CEO Eric Karolak said the report was sparked by community members interest in knowing how the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has affected the childcare industry and what providers need to remain financially stable.
As local childcare providers continue to experience critical revenue losses and a dwindling of resources, nearly a quarter of them could close by the end of January 2021, a new report says.
Action for Children collected data and feedback on the state of early childhood education in central Ohio. The agency s Make or Break Moment report, released this month, suggests that 23% of child care providers could close early next year.
CEO Eric Karolak said the report was sparked by community members interest in knowing how the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has affected the childcare industry and what providers need to remain financially stable.