The empowerment of women is more than a fundamental right, it is an absolute necessity for sustainable development. The question becomes, how do we realize a world with gender equality? Evidence of Hope continues its global journey, learning from people who are looking directly in the face of global challenges and creating solutions … beautiful solutions. Evidence of Hope: Women of Morocco explores how to bridge the traditional knowledge of yesterday, with the innovation of today, for a sustainable tomorrow. From the valleys of the High Atlas Mountains to rural coastal communities along the Atlantic coast of Morocco, I discovered that the bond between generations is key to realizing this potential. I found many examples of women working together, bridging generations and connecting tradition to innovation to face the future together. From the grandmothers growing medicinal and aromatic plants using climate smart agriculture at UN Women sponsored Tudert Collective, to the next generation studying at the Dar Taliba boarding school supported by the Global Diversity Foundation, women in Morocco are changing their own lives. Join the journey and meet women who are empowered, women who are adapting to climate change … women who are Evidence of Hope! To learn more, visit EvidenceOfHope.com Follow @TashaGoldberg on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram #EvidenceOfHope  Inquiries for images or other opportunities to support Evidence of Hope: buildingbridgeshub@gmail.com. Evidence of Hope is copyright protected

Evidence of Hope: Yaeda Valley shares the beautiful story of the Hadzabe people of northern Tanzania. As one of the winners of the 2019 United Nations Equator Prize, the Hadzabe hold up a clear vision of the power of linking traditional indigenous knowledge with technology. The Hadzabe people are one of the world’s oldest living indigenous community, yet also leaders in innovative climate technology. Together with Carbon Tanzania, as community owners of their land, they have found a way to live their traditional lifestyle, protect their forests, and provide benefits to every person in the world! This is evidence of hope!! Evidence of Hope is copyrighted **** CORRECTION**** The word Hadzabe translates to mean people. While the Hadzabe rarely have faced famine, there has been challenges in food and water security. For more information on these topics, send a message to buildingbridgeshub@gmail.com

The world is full of beauty, endurance, and innovation. It is possible to recognize opportunity in the global challenges we are facing. In celebration of those who do, I present: Evidence of Hope. Evidence of Hope: the FlipFlopi introduces Ali Skanda, a master dhow builder from Lamu, Kenya. Ali is the son of nine generations of master woodworkers, part of a legacy of designing solutions. When faced with waves of plastic pollution, Ali courageously looked directly in the face of the challenge and began to design a solution… a beautiful solution. Using the plastic waste and transforming it into lumber, Ali began to build the FlipFlopi. Rooted in the traditional design of the Swahili dhow that has criss-crossed the Indian Ocean for generations, the FlipFlopi is made completely from upcycled waste. The FlipFlopi has sailed the East African coast, and will soon set sail around the world, sharing how it is possible to address plastic pollution… sharing Evidence of Hope. About Evidence of Hope: We are the change, and now is the time to begin a new story … the story of Evidence of Hope. To learn more visit EvidenceOfHope.com. Follow @TashaGoldberg on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram #EvidenceOfHope  To learn more about opportunities to support Evidence of Hope, send a message to buildingbridgeshub@gmail.com. Evidence of Hope is copyrighted copyright Evidence of Hope

On the islands of Vanuatu, resilience is not only an aspiration, it is an experience.When the cyclone of 2015 hit Vanuatu, much of the island was destroyed. Despite damaged gardens and loss of homes, Salome Kalo on Pele Island adapted her solar technology to innovate the traditional techniques of food preservation, building her own solar food dryer. Solar dried food sustain families with a stable source of nutrients in time of disaster. For the women of Vanuatu, leadership has come by facing challenges head on, and adapting. Salome Kalo, shares: “In my heart, resilience means getting along, and moving forward to adapt to challenges we face. In our islands, we are achieving this”. The extraordinary courage and determination of ordinary women gives us Evidence of Hope. About Evidence of Hope: To learn more visit EvidenceOfHope.com. Follow @TashaGoldberg on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram #EvidenceOfHope  To learn more about opportunities to support Evidence of Hope, send a message to buildingbridgeshub@gmail.com. Evidence of Hope is copyright protected

No matter where you live on this planet, our shared global crisis has presented challenges. So how do we face this pandemic? From the islands of Hawai’i we have an example, we have evidence of how tradition incubates innovation. Evidence of Hope: Hawaiian Mauliola shares a story of the Lahui Kanaka Kapu. This kapu supports a community of practice for mauliola, or health and well-being that is grounded in tradition. Thank you to the generous sharing of wisdom and mana’o to Hōkūlani Holt and Halau Pāʻū O Hiʻiaka for the inspiration to share stories beautifully, delivering layers of meaning and value. Produced by Tasha Goldberg Edited by Felipe Ruiz Film footage shared by UNDP Equator Initiative, 2019 Winners Hui Maka‘āinana o Makana and Hui Mālama o Moʻomomi Mana I Ka Leo Cinemaui Studio @the_greenwave_ Pierre Bouras Pohala Botanicals & Kehaunani King Joshua Lanakila Mangauil Music: E Ho Mai by Hokulani Holt Karen Be Love Sound Color Mark Ho'omalu For more information about Evidence of Hope and to see the full collection, please visit: www.EvidenceOfHope.com This video is copyright protected

Women feed the world! Over 2/3 of the world’s small-share farmers are female. They feed their families AND contribute to national food security. Investing in the empowerment of women nourishes sustainable community resilience. The extraordinary courage and determination of ordinary women gives us Evidence of Hope. In Epau village on the island of Efate in Vanuatu, I met Rebecca Spetal, a Solar Mama. After studying in India for six months, Rebecca is now able to build, install and maintain solar systems. Rebecca has helped to connect over 100 families in her village to a clean source of energy. The clean energy has created a cascade of benefits for the entire community, directly impacting food security. Under the solar light, women are able to prepare food for market, continuing to provide much needed nutrients to the national population. The women of Vanuatu are agents of change, increasing resilience for themselves and their communities. About Evidence of Hope: To learn more about the movement, visit EvidenceOfHope.com. Follow @TashaGoldberg on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates Evidence of Hope is copyright protected

The #BRSCOPs2025 were held in Geneva, Switzerland from 28 April to 9 May 2025. This video provides a visual summary of the meetings including the High-level segment which took place on 30 April and 1 May 2025. Hard to condense such an amazing two weeks into one video. This video re-captures the spirit of the COPS; the challenges, the breakthroughs, the listings of new chemicals and the collective resolve to move forward. The BRS COPs 2025 brought together representatives of governments from over 180 countries, held 55 side events, hosted 21 informational booths, and was attended by thousands. Important decisions were adopted to protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and waste. Environmental protection commitments were renewed, and new partnerships and collaborations were forged. Thank you to all our attendees and participants for working with us to make the invisible visible! #RotterdamConvention #BaselConvention #StockholmConvention #BRSconventions #chemicalsandwaste #MakeVisibletheInvisible #ConferenceoftheParties #ForPeopleForPlanet

Since its inception in 1991, the Global Environment Facility has steadfastly supported African countries as they seek effective and innovative approaches to a nature-positive economy. The GEF has helped implement more than 1,800 projects in Africa, with a total investment of $6.2 billion. These investments have leveraged over $40 billion from other stakeholders, including governments, bilateral and multilateral partners, the private sector, and civil society organizations. As a financial mechanism for international environmental treaties, the GEF has played a catalytic role in tackling the major environmental issues facing Africa. The GEF’s initiatives in Africa span biodiversity and wildlife conservation, chemicals and waste management, forests, water resources, and climate change adaptation and mitigation, as well as integrated programming across Africa that addresses food security, commodities, wildlife, sustainable cities, and more. Read the publication "The GEF in Africa," with detailed examples of projects and programs: https://www.thegef.org/newsroom/publications/gef-africa ABOUT US The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to help tackle our planet’s most pressing environmental problems. Website: https://www.thegef.org Follow us on social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/theGEF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGEF1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-environment-facility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gef_global_environment/