How Urban Litter Is Shaping Toronto’s Environmental Footprint
Article
March 30, 2026
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
As winter fades and Toronto’s parks, ravines, and forests begin to wake up, spring reveals more than new leaves and migrating birds. It also exposes a less pleasant reality: urban litter that ...
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Merging Ontario’s Conservation Authorities: An Operationally Smart, Forward‑Looking Transformation?
News
March 25, 2026
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
Ontario’s decision to consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into nine watershed‑based regional authorities marks one of the most ...
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Planting More Than Trees: How a Young Canadian Woman Is Redefining Environmental Leadership
Spotlight
February 05, 2026
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
In a world often overwhelmed by climate anxiety, despair, and inaction, stories of quiet determination matter more than ever. They remind us that real change does not always begin in
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Environmental Education & Climate Action in 2026 | EEFABE Canada New Year Message
Announcement
January 05, 2026
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
Explore EEFABE Canada’s 2026 vision to expand Environmental Education and climate action/education, strengthen sustainability programs, and scale nature-based ...
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UNEP 2024 Report: Nature & Climate Action in Focus
Article
September 03, 2025
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
The 12th Annual Subcommittee Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) in Nairobi is more than just another conference. It is a moment of stocktaking. UNEP’s Programme Performance Report (PPR) 2024 lays out the progress made and the challenges still confronting us.
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Nature Action Surpasses Expectations From Ambition to Impact
Article
September 02, 2025
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
At the Nairobi subcommittee meeting, one statistic captured my attention more than any other: UNEP’s Nature Action portfolio did not just meet expectations in 2024. It shattered them
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Climate Action at a Crossroads AS Transparency and Finance Take Center Stage
Article
September 01, 2025
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
As I sit in the 12th Annual Subcommittee Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) in Nairobi, one fact becomes clear: climate action is no longer about pledges but about measurable, financed, and transparent delivery. The Programme Performance Report (PPR) 2024 ...
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Local to Global: The Urgent Fight Against Plastic Pollution
Article
June 02, 2025
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From clogging our oceans to infiltrating food chains through microplastics, its effects are visible, urgent, and global. However, as overwhelming as the issue may seem,
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Digging Deeper: Why Climate Justice Starts with How We Mine
Article
May 20, 2025
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
The race to fight climate change is intensifying, and with it, the global demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel continues to rise. These minerals serve as the building blocks of solar panels, electric vehicles, and battery storage systems, the very tools needed to move away from fossil fuels.
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The Rising Tide: How Canada and the World Must Respond to Climate Change
Blog Post
May 19, 2025
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
The rising tides of climate change are no longer distant warnings; they are here, reshaping our coastlines and threatening livelihoods across the globe. In Canada, where vast shorelines meet swelling seas, the urgency to act has never been greater
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Plastic Treaty Talks Reach Crucial Turning Point at INC-5.1.
News
May 19, 2025
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
After a week of intense negotiations, high-level diplomacy, and long nights, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on Plastic Pollution concluded in Busan with both progress and pressing challenges.
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Understanding Climate Risk and the Need for Adaptation
Article
May 20, 2025
by Ulrich Stephane Tchiegdjo Tamo
Climate risk refers to the formal assessment of the consequences, likelihoods, and responses to the impacts of climate change, as well as how societal constraints shape adaptation options. As climate-related threats continue to intensify, understanding climate risk is essential for developing strategies to protect communities, ecosystems, and economies.
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