Eldos FM presents news from the African continent, featuring stories from Eritrea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and other regions.

This bulletin is produced and presented by Diana

Eldos FM presents news from the African continent, featuring stories from Eritrea, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and other regions.

This bulletin is produced and presented by Diana Morat.

On April 8, 2024, CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce hosted a WCEF Side Event webinar: "How the new EU institutions can kickstart the Circular Economy." Ahead of European elections,

On April 8, 2024, CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce hosted a WCEF Side Event webinar: "How the new EU institutions can kickstart the Circular Economy." Ahead of European elections, experts discussed the circular economy's political role. A recent ESABCC report highlights minimal EU progress in circular material use, increasing from 10.8% (2010) to 11.7% (2021).

To meet the EU's 2030 goal of doubling this rate, a tenfold increase in current annual progress requires more recycling and less material demand. The Taskforce, established in 2021 to drive policy, will release a report later this year. It will set the EU's circular economy policy agenda for the next five years, recommending actions to accelerate the shift to climate-neutral materials.

The global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, including battery storage, is vital for environmental protection. However, this shift requires "transition minerals," whose extraction

The global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, including battery storage, is vital for environmental protection. However, this shift requires "transition minerals," whose extraction frequently causes new displacements and dispossession of Indigenous Peoples' territories.

This series aims to inform and educate Indigenous Peoples about their right to free, prior, and informed consent regarding minerals found on their lands.

Acknowledgements include music by The Halluci Nation and Ziibiwan, an image of mining in Bolivia, and voices from Cultural Survival: Diana Pastor, Galina Angarova, Mariana Kiimi, Shaldon Ferris, and Jess Cherofsky.

Massive wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, have devastated California. However, experts and victims primarily attribute these disasters to PG&E's criminal negligence. Faulty power lines and

Massive wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, have devastated California. However, experts and victims primarily attribute these disasters to PG&E's criminal negligence. Faulty power lines and ignored maintenance since the 1990s led to deadly events like the Camp Fire, resulting in $30 billion in liabilities and the company's bankruptcy. Calls for accountability and reform are mounting.

Beyond wildfires, California faces extreme drought and rainfall cycles, intensified by climate change. This tumultuous water history and future needs are explored in Mark Arax's book, "The Dreamt Land." Discussions center on sustainable water management for the state's agriculture and population. Learn more at climateone.org.

Planting perennials that outlive us offers a straightforward way to sequester carbon in the soil.

This simple yet impactful action, which helps reduce atmospheric carbon, is advocated by

Planting perennials that outlive us offers a straightforward way to sequester carbon in the soil.

This simple yet impactful action, which helps reduce atmospheric carbon, is advocated by Diana Donlon, Director of Soil Centric.

The removal of Earth's vital soil cover carries significant implications, according to soil expert Diana Donlon.

These far-reaching consequences impact critical areas such as carbon

The removal of Earth's vital soil cover carries significant implications, according to soil expert Diana Donlon.

These far-reaching consequences impact critical areas such as carbon sequestration, water security, and food production. Protecting our soil is therefore essential for environmental stability and human well-being.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider community. This radio program will explore poverty's impact on Indigenous Peoples.

Speakers Diana Pastor (Maya K'iche) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) will discuss the effects of poverty in Guatemala and Nepal, respectively. The program is produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San).

Music includes "Indios Tilcara" by Chancha Via Circuito and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Haluci Nation, both used with permission.

An interview was held with Jovanka von Wilsdorf, the visionary founder of the Diana AI song contest.

This discussion occurred during the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva,

An interview was held with Jovanka von Wilsdorf, the visionary founder of the Diana AI song contest.

This discussion occurred during the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, highlighting innovations in artificial intelligence for societal benefit.

Diana H. Wall, a Colorado State University professor, delivered the 2013 Tyler Prize Laureate Lecture at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Her lecture highlighted the

Diana H. Wall, a Colorado State University professor, delivered the 2013 Tyler Prize Laureate Lecture at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Her lecture highlighted the critical role of soil ecosystems in understanding climate change and pressing environmental challenges, drawing on her extensive research in Antarctica.

Learn more about her work and the 2013 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement here.

This event convened diverse women and gender-diverse leaders from grassroots to global levels, alongside advocates and policymakers. They shared insights on the climate crisis, COP27, and

This event convened diverse women and gender-diverse leaders from grassroots to global levels, alongside advocates and policymakers. They shared insights on the climate crisis, COP27, and strategies for advancing just, community-led solutions to interlocking global challenges.

Notable speakers included Jacqui Patterson (The Chisholm Legacy Project), Diana Duarte (MADRE), Farhana Yamin (Chatham House), and Jade Begay (NDN Collective), who also served as moderator and is WECAN's Executive Director.

The event was part of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) three-day Climate Justice Forum, "Facing the Climate Emergency on the Road to COP27," held September 20-22.