Women give new life to Sri Lanka’s mangrove forests
In Sri Lanka, a micro-credit project for fisherwomen aims to safeguard and increase mangrove forests.
Francesca Clemente
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Monaco National Day, a celebration to remember the importance of solidarity
On 9th June Expo Milano 2015 celebrated the National Day of the Principality of Monaco and Prince Albert was present for the occasion. The members of the band “Les carabiniers de Prince”, authorities and the folk band “La Paladienne” have paraded along the Decumano with traditional dresses and performed local songs before the Prince visited
In the Aegadian islands, Europe’s largest marine protected area becomes ever-safer
Thanks to the commitment of a number of institutions, the marine area surrounding the Aegadian islands isn’t protected only on paper. Fish, cetaceans and turtles populate its waters and rare monk seals inhabit its caves.
China National Day, emotions and hopes at Expo Milano 2015
For China National Day (8th June), there has been a parade of Chinese traditional symbols. Dances, colours and the topics dealt with have underlined the message with which the exposition of the China Pavilion is dripped. The attitude of thankfulness and respect of the resources that support the country and the hope that suggests the prospect of
G7 summit in Germany has reached an agreement on climate
In the leaders’ declaration of the G7 summit held in Germany this afternoon, governments reached an agreement on climate in view of the COP 21 conference taking place in December.
Sustainable tourism, a practical guide
Sustainable tourism means travelling green. Here is a practical guide for those planning their holidays.
Baked potatoes with herb sauce and sprouts
Ingredients for 4 servings 4 medium-size new potatoes mixed sprouts to taste (alfalfa, clover, soy, radish, mustard, lentil sprouts) For the sauce: 1 cup of pine nuts 6 spoonful of minced parsley 6 spoonful of minced basil 6 spoonful of minced arugula 6 poonful of grated Parmesan cheese 2 spoonful of fresh lemon juice
French students simulate COP21 by making the oceans talk
Students from all over the world simulated the COP21 conference in a theatre, giving voice to those who won’t have one at the real summit.
Sonita Alizadeh: the Afghan rapper who escaped arranged marriage thanks to a rhyme
Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan girl aged eighteen. Now, she lives in the United States and she attends the Wasatch Arts Center, dreaming to become a lawyer. But, throughout her life, Sonita has moved a lot. Her family fled Afghanistan when she was 8 years old because of war and it moved to Tehran, the capital of
Where cyclists go through red lights
Either because they are in a hurry or they don’t want to stand still at the polluted intersections, some cyclists often decide to pass the red light, thus breaking traffic rules. While in the Netherlands there are even double traffic lights that allow cyclists not to wait twice when crossing an “L” junction, there