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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): "From Climate Science to Action"

The World Bank Group is back again with its Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on climate change - ‘From Climate Science to Action’, starting from May 8^th, 2017.

The new course presents the most recent scientific evidence on climate change. It explores different strategies for low emission and climate resilient development and provides an overview to the Paris Agreement ratification with some reflections on COP22 outcomes. Through interactive video talks, complimented with curated readings, resources, and quizzes, renowned scientists and policy makers from the field will lead you through the course. An active discussion forum on the course would further enhance learning where participants get to exchange knowledge with peers from across the globe. As the course concludes, you will be invited to reflect on what you can do at the national, local, community, and individual level to limit global warming below 2°C and adapt the impacts already occurring.

This MOOC on climate change is taught by:

Alan S. Miller, Principal Climate Change Specialist, World Bank

Alan S. Miller, Principal Climate Change Specialist, World Bank Group

Claudia Barrera, Senior Carbon Finance Specialist, World Bank Group

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Nigeria - Private sector participation in solid waste management activities in Ibadan (Vol. 2)

The report entitled “Private Sector Participation of Solid Waste Management Activities in Ibadan” provides Oyo State Government with recommendations to improve the technical, legal and institutional environment for the immediate, medium and the long term interventions in solid waste management. The outlined policy recommendations detailed in the full report aims to guide the Oyo State Government in identifying areas within the solid waste management sector that would improve efficiency from private sector participation.

CMS VATAVARAN Environment & Wildlife Film Festival and Forum

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In the year 2017, CMS VATAVARAN will be celebrating its 9th edition of the competitive International Film Festival and Forum in New Delhi from November 2-6, 2017.

9th CMS VATAVARAN Environment and Wildlife Film Festival: Call for entries

The 9th competitive CMS VATAVARAN - Asia’s largest Environment and Wildlife Film Festival is scheduled for November 2-6, 2017 in New Delhi, India.

The theme of this edition is “Conservation4Water” with the purpose to invite films and create forums on the inter-connectedness of climate change and water, water struggles in a world dealing with global warming, climate variability, food and health insecurity, biodiversity loss, and environmental damage. The festival and forum will comprise of various programmes with eminent organisations including government, civil societies, corporate, media, institutes, and schools.

Films produced on or after January 01, 2015 are accepted in 13 categories for 21 awards in both national and international sections. All nominated and awarded films will get an added benefit of having their films screened in different parts of India in the travelling editions of CMS VATAVARAN, besides occasions of special screenings in important national and international environmental forums.

Entry guidelines are available on CMS VATAVARAN'S website and the deadline for submitting a film entry is March 22, 2017

Energy Storage Trends and Opportunities in Emerging Markets

This report, commissioned by IFC and ESMAP and authored by Navigant Research, outlines the principal uses, drivers, and challenges regarding the commercialization of energy storage technologies in low- and middle-income countries.

By combining supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment the report provides a forecast of expected deployments by region and potential impacts on energy access, quality of electricity supply, and other key areas.

Mediterranean Water Heroes Youth Contest

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Every year, World Water Day draws the world’s attention to key global water issues. World Water Day 2017 focuses on Water and Wastewater. Wastewater can be a valuable resource in the circular economy and an efficient investment in the health of humans and ecosystems.