This month, the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) released the first draft of the new post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The framework...
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New Ecocide Definition Launched
Recently, the Independent Expert Panel, convened by Stop Ecocide, has concluded its work on the drafting of a legal definition of ecocide. The new definition...
CHEC Stands in Solidarity With India
The Commonwealth Human Ecology Council stands in solidarity with India as the country continues to battle against the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. CHEC...
Watch: The Climate in Crisis – CHEC’s Earth Day Webinar
On the 26th April 2021 (Earth Day), CHEC hosted a webinar on the topic of The Climate in Crisis. The webinar was livestreamed on Zoom...
CHEC Journal – “Human Ecology 31: Pollution” Published
Today, CHEC published the 31st issue of its’ Human Ecology journal. The latest issue tackles the global problem of “Pollution” in all the forms it...
Statement from the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC) on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
It is with great sadness that the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC) learned of the death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of...
The Climate in Crisis – CHEC’s Earth Day Webinar
This event has now passed however, you can now watch a recording of the The Climate in Crisis webinar here. Join the Commonwealth Human Ecology...
Ecosystem Accounting: Goodbye GDP?
On March 11th 2021, the United Nations adopted a new framework, the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting – Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA), but what does it...
The 10 Best Nature Podcasts for 2021
The success of podcasts has moved from strength to strength over the years. The varied content available to listeners means that anyone can find something...