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Nairobi, 12 August 2026 — Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity concluded nearly three weeks of negotiations in Nairobi, reaching crucial consensus on scientific, technical, and implementation issues. This paves the way for decisive intergovernmental negotiations at the UN Biodiversity Conference, including COP 17, to be held this October in Yerevan, Armenia. The meetings reviewed the first progress report of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

On August 11, AIPS America issued a statement expressing its condolences and solidarity with the Colombian people and media professionals in the affected areas following a powerful earthquake that caused heavy casualties and significant property damage across the country. According to the statement, the 7.4-magnitude earthquake was centered in the area of San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó, and was felt in nearly 600 municipalities across Colombia. Based on the l

Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity begin two weeks of deliberations today to consider key findings of the first global assessment of progress against the 23 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and to identify ways to accelerate implementation. The assessment is part of a wide-ranging agenda in Nairobi focused on scientific, technical, and implementation matters leading to recommendations for the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conferenc

Equestrian legend and three-time Olympic medalist Pippa Funnell will return to the London International Horse Show on December 21 to host the highly anticipated Pony Club Masterclass at the New Horizon Plastics London Arena. Four rising stars will earn the chance to train alongside the champion by winning their sections at the Pony Club National Championships this August. As the UK's largest youth equestrian organization, the Pony Club remains a breeding ground for top-tier a

WTM London 2026, part of RX Global, has reported strong early demand from exhibitors, with businesses from across the global travel industry already signing up for the world's most influential travel and tourism event – and interest continuing to build as available space on the show floor becomes increasingly limited. Taking place at ExCeL London from 3–5 November 2026, WTM London will once again bring together travel professionals, tourism boards, airlines, hospitality bra

Veteran broadcaster Nick Powell has been named the new Secretary General of the Sports Journalists' Association of Great Britain, succeeding Philip Barker, who stepped down after more than two decades on the committee. Powell brings over 43 years of live broadcasting experience to the role, including a 29-year career with Sky Sports News and Sky News before his recent retirement. A two-time Royal Television Society award winner, his extensive career spans local radio, Yorkshi