The Earthshot Prize is heading to the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice! We’re diving into a week of global action, bold ideas, and powerful partnerships, all to protect and restore our oceans. Will we see you there? #UNOC3

The race to restore our reefs is on. We’ve partnered with G20 CORDAP to launch a global Coral Innovation Search, calling on the world’s brightest minds to help protect one of our planet’s most vital ecosystems. Find out more and submit your idea: cordap.org/innovation-sea…

Fragile states in sub-Saharan Africa continue to face daunting economic challenges. Strengthening institutions, improving governance, and diversifying economies can help boost the economic growth needed to overcome fragility. imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett wears this MADE51 bracelet to honour the strength and creativity of refugees. Handcrafted by refugee artisans, it’s a symbol of solidarity and hope. Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, wear yours too. Get it here: unh.cr/684ae7340

If you’ve been forced to flee due to war, violence or persecution, chances are you haven’t crossed a border. Most displaced people remain within their own countries—often without the protections refugees receive. 🔗 bit.ly/4b0avLo #GlobalTrends

Beneath the surface, resilience blooms. In a photo captured during a 2009 Pristine Seas expedition, this reef, once tested by severe coral bleaching, now shows signs of spectacular recovery. Credit: Manu San Félix

Starlink Internet enables education and prosperity to the least served

In case you missed it last week – Colombia has created a new marine reserve, preserving coral reefs and wildlife in the Caribbean sea. Find out why Marine Protected Areas are so effective at reviving our oceans here: earthshotprize.org/news/marine-pr…

A visit to the brilliant Colorifix today with The Earthshot Prize Council Member Cate Blanchett. An Earthshot Prize 2023 Finalist, Colorifix use cutting-edge DNA science to revolutionise fabric dyeing.

The flash flooding in Central Texas is absolutely heartbreaking. Michelle and I are praying for everyone who has lost a loved one or is waiting for news — especially the parents. And we’re grateful to the first responders and rescue teams working around the clock to help.

Chloe Childress was a beloved camp counselor at Mystic and a beautiful person with a promising future. Chloe was co-president of the Honor Council, a varsity cross-country runner, and the founder of a service club dedicated to helping senior citizens. She was supposed to attend

Hope speaks every language 💙 International Day of Hope reminds us that every person forced to flee carries dreams worth protecting.

Centre Court rises to give a warm welcome to our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales 💜💚 #Wimbledon

With limited resources, Finance Ministers must square the circle of funding development and climate adaptation programmes blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/20…

In this blog post, I emphasise that there can be no real conversation about addressing the climate crisis in Africa without the broader development needs being at the top of the agenda. Please click on the link below to read.

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Finance Ministers in #Africa must navigate the needs of# climate resilience and development. Toluwalola Kasali LSE School of Public Policy for Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa 👉 blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/20… Image: UN Climate Change on Flickr

In this blog post, Oluwatosin Kasali and I write about how Africa’s abundant mineral resources are driving the global energy transition but have not translated into prosperity for the continent’s rapidly growing young population. blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/20…