PRESS RELEASE A New Mediterranean Perspective Cooperating on Sustainability to Prevent War March 29, 2022 Rome, March 29, 2022. In light of current war in Ukraine, the Center for Higher Education and Science Diplomacy on Sustainability planned in the […]
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After a busy Week 1 and a weekend of rest we were ready to jump straight back into Week 2. As we were more familiar with our facilities and the structure of our workshops we began […]
As week two of the workshops for the new protest musical What About Us commence, I felt it was time for a quick recap on our amazing first week. We moved into our new home the Institute […]
Terror, fear, violence, hatred, mental torture, horrific physical injury, and death. A small number of words to describe the extreme misery the people of Israel and Palestine are suffering. That’s what happens when two countries go […]
Our volunteer trips to Cameroon seem like so long ago. Challenging as they were, we were so disappointed when our 2021 trip was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, we kept in contact with our […]
On May 10, 2021, in the middle of the last wave of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict a Twitter Thread tried to draw a balanced unbiased analysis predicting through Magical Glasses its possible scenarios and future outcomes, in light […]
Over the last number of years, tonnes of ground-breaking documentaries have been released to teach us about how to look after our beautiful world in the midst of climate change and other world issues. From docu-series […]
Intro Wild salmon feature across multiple cultures over thousands of years. In Irish folklore and mythology we see the ‘Salmon of Knowledge’ and Native Nations of the Pacific Northwest define themselves as Salmon People. In our […]
There are many ways food impacts our planet, from its journey and the associated emissions to our food choices. Additionally, food waste is a major issue in virtually every country. According to Our World in Data, food […]
Sustainable Cooperation for Peace & Security is a new Italian initiative founded this month that promotes and supports the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions – 2250 for “Youth, Peace and Security” and – 1325 “Women, […]
Did you know that you can recycle one of the most consumed polluting products? I first heard about this campaign 2 years ago at an eco-friendly event in Argentina. The idea started with a group of […]
10 easy ways to make your Garden Biodiversity Friendly Before we get into the many ways you can make your garden more biodiversity friendly, let’s discuss what biodiversity actually is. Biodiversity essentially refers to the variety […]
Keeping in touch has always been upper most on our minds when our lived ones have been far away for periods of time and when we are not in a position to meet up with them […]
We are watching our planet be continuously wounded. The effects of climate change are no secret. Droughts, bushfires, storms, floods and other various weather events are well known. We see them on the news, social media […]
The right to free speech is a notion that people in the United States hold dear to their hearts and one which is enshrined in their over two hundred year old constitution. However, recent times in […]
Shoshi Israeli Choreographer, dancer, and all round fixer, Shoshi Israeli, knows all about breaking down borders. A passionate member of the What About Us team, Shoshi brings all her contacts and local knowledge to bear in […]
“A magical night, very touching”, the words of Shoshi Israeli one of the What About Us Founders and a driving force behind the creative team. Shoshi was the organizer of a thank you night for the […]
The New Year always bring hope and optimism, that the coming year will be better than the last. Yet as I put pen to paper the COVID-19 challenges of 2020 seem to be multiplying everywhere. More […]
The latest victims of the Covid 19 pandemic are innocent animals, Mink in Denmark. Scientists recently discovered a mutated form of the virus in Mink on several farms. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen delared that the mutated […]
From Peace to War: what is going on in Ethiopia? On November 4th, 2020 while the world was waiting for the results of the race to the White House, the lives of thousands of Ethiopians were […]
Are dams a good or bad idea? Dams continue to be built in areas of Asia, Africa and South America. Yet, they are being torn down in other parts of the world like in western Europe […]
Climate change has already displaced thousands of individuals. It is no surprise that the coming decades could see a vast increase in the number of people who are forced out of their homes as a result […]
‘This is the year, this is the fight, this is where were going to find the light, this is the time this is the way, this is when we’ll stop being afraid.’ These are the lyrics […]
Women’s Aid have reacted to a 43% increase in phone calls from women who have found themselves stuck in the same home as an abuser
What are ecobricks? Have you ever heard of ecobricks? I hadn’t until I was listening to the Climate Queens podcast in the episode ‘Good news only’. I would highly recommend this if you are looking for […]
For a long time, people of the Catholic faith have been looking towards the Vatican and the incumbent Pontiff any time they have needed peace of mind and solace, and especially at the times of heartbreak […]
The Reef Mauritius lies in the Indian Ocean about 500 miles off the East coast of Madagascar. It is volcanic in origin and is almost completely surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and mangroves along the shoreline. […]
Parabens, petrolatum, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Coal Tar are common harmful ingredients added to our everyday products.
A new face for the music industry It is not often that the music industry can chart the progress of a young prodigy from the stages of his singing outside his school building with his classmates […]
Not every migrant who makes it over the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the search for a better life for him and his family, actually finds peace for those close to him and those […]
Syrian refugees try the hard balancing act of trying to survive amidst the civil war stricken country and worrying about Covid-19.
There’s a dark side beyond your favourite chocolate, child slavery. Children are forced to work for 12 hours in cruel conditions and danger..
Bats hold so much importance for our lives through insect pest predation, pollination, and the potential for immortality!
Migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in search of an improved way of life for themselves and their loved ones now are fighting the reception of the local population which is sometimes welcoming and sometimes not very and without mention the feared coronavirus.
Given the long standing emnity between Greece and Turkey, which goes as far back in history as theold, now defunct Ottoman empire, it is no surprise that the tensions between the former master and subject have […]
Try and buy less, focus more on DIY products, always ask questions when you shop for sustainable products and find out more about the company
What does a quieter world mean for wildlife? As life for many of us across the globe slowed down due to lockdowns as a result of Covid 19, it makes us wonder how was our environment […]
What About Us is a live stage musical currently being developed by international musicians from countries who may have been affected by war and terror such as Israel, Palestine and Ireland. The Musical which will launch in […]
Experiences of Direct Provision during the Covid-19 pandemic, found 55% felt of respondents unsafe during the pandemic.
Sustainable fashion brands in Ireland: Lucy and Yak, Pact, Eileen Fisher, Bogman Beanies, Fresh Cuts Clothing...
Bees pollinate 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of the world’s wild plants! We rely so heavily on bees that if they were to go extinct, we would soon follow.
The relative lack of investment means less quality individuals with expertise can be appointed to assist with peacemaking operations.
Operation Smile performs hundreds and thousands of surgeries in low to middle income countries for those born with cleft lip and palates.
The calamity happened after a huge fire lit up the skies at the Port of Beirut, which lies on the capital's northern coast of the Mediterranean sea.
In this article, we are going to talk about how you can be more sustainable with your wardrobe and one way to do that is to purchase fabrics & materials that are sustainable.
How the world generally, particularly the largest countries have prioritized militarism and wilfully not invested in peace.
Musicians from Israel, Palestine, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Turkey, India, England & Egypt broadcasted a grand musical concert live on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
It was a region in the north-west of Syria which is largely held by rebel forces which confirmed its very first case of Covid-19 last month, raising fears that there could be a tragic outbreak of the disease in the crowded camps which are holding the displaced men women and children of Syria.
Civico Europea was founded in 2016. In 2018 they started the largest citizen innovation ever to be held. They utilize social media for European based question idea and voting opportunity.
With all that is currently going on and covid-19 restrictions, we cannot follow through with our usual summer plans of going far away for a couple weeks.