SDSN Networks in Action 2020
<p>SDSN’s National and Regional Networks promote the localization and implementation of the SDGs, develop long-term transformation pathways, provide education for sustainable development, and launch
Cyprus
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Stinging lionfish are invading the Mediterranean, and scientists fear ‘ecological disaster’
The long-finned, tiger-striped lionfish may be one of the most stunning swimmers in the sea — but it’s also becoming one of the most problematic. Originally a native of the Indo-Pacific ocean region, this
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Britain, Greece, Israel help fight forest fire in Cyprus
Greece, Britain and Israel sent planes and helicopters to Cyprus on Monday to fight one of the largest forest fires to hit the island in years, and a firefighter was killed when a water carrier overturned,
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Almost 95% of UK bathing spots clean enough to swim in but only 60% 'excellent'
Almost 95% of the UK's bathing spots are clean enough to swim in, figures show. But the UK is lagging behind many other European countries in securing "excellent" levels of water quality at its beaches,
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Slaughter of the song birds
<p>Songbirds are a culinary delicacy in Cyprus — but catching and eating them is illegal. Even so, the practice is on the rise and could be threatening rare species.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.nature.com/news/slaughter-of-the-song-birds-1.19222"
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Ireland one of four worst EU countries with increased rates of poverty
Ireland is among the four worst EU countries for increased rates of poverty or social exclusion, according to a study looking at developments in all 28 member states. It joined Greece, Hungary and Cyprus
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Deadly storm engulfs Middle East, slows Syria air strikes
A heavy sandstorm swept across parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, killing two people and hospitalising hundreds in Lebanon and disrupting fighting and air strikes in neighbouring Syria. Clouds of
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Europe fails on electronics recycling goals
Only a third of Europe's electronic waste is properly recycled, with vast numbers of cellphones, computers and televisions illegally traded or dumped, a study led by the United Nations and INTERPOL said
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EU says Europe's bathing waters have become cleaner
Europe's inland and coastal waters have become cleaner and nations such as heavily-indebted Greece and Cyprus boast some of the most pristine bathing spots, according to this year's EU report on water
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Cyprus hit by magnitude 5.5 earthquake
Cyprus was hit by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake hit 71 km (44 miles) northwest of Limassol in Cyprus and was mainly felt in the western Paphos