XIII Civil Society Development Forum "[WITH]STAND"
Submitted by admin on 6 December, 2024 - 17:38
On December 5, the XIII Civil Society Development Forum titled "[WITH]STAND" took place in Kyiv. The event brought together over 3,000 participants, including representatives of civil society organizations, international partners, donors, activists, entrepreneurs, educators, and government officials. The Forum was aimed to highlight the role of unity and resilience of Ukrainians in addressing the challenges of war. The program featured panel discussions, presentations, a pitching session of international technical assistance projects, and a veterans’ business fair.
On June 5th, we celebrate World Environment Day, dedicated to raising awareness and supporting environmental actions. This year's focus is on land restoration, combating desertification, and building drought resilience.
Currently, on May 29-31, the 19th meeting of the UNECE Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. 
Every year on May 22, we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. This year's theme is “Be part of the plan”.
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Under the slogan "Women's leadership for the protection of the environment and sustainable development", a Forum was held in Kyiv on June 15, at which 100 women from all over Ukraine received Green Heart Leader Award. The purpose of the Forum is to present examples of women's leadership in difficult times, to draw attention to the great responsibility of those who have the courage to lead, move the environmental agenda and help people.
1000 participants, over 50 countries and 20 ministers of environment and education. That was a 
The war in Ukraine has caused extensive damage and loss of life in key population centres, spread across rural areas, and sparked massive displacement. As of mid-May, more than 5,6 million people had been forced to abandon their homes and flee across borders to safety. Over 8 million more are internally displaced.