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November 1, 2025

DEADLINE: One World Human Rights Documentary Film Festival [1]

The One World Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Prague, Mar 11 – 19, 2026, invites submissions from filmmakers worldwide on topics ranging from (but not limited to) political scandals, authoritarian regimes, sustainable development, and social and environmental themes. 2025 deadlines: Sep 1 (early); Nov 1 (final).

Awards and Grants [2]
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Journalism & Media [4]
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International [5]
Europe [6]
July 29, 2024

DEADLINE: GLF Africa Photography Awards [7]

Global Landscapes Forum invites photographers (professional or amateur) to submit their best shots of tropical forests, grasslands, drylands, peatlands, wetlands, the ocean and coasts, and African livelihoods. Cash prizes. Enter by Jul 29, 2024. 

Awards and Grants [2]
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Journalism & Media [4]
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International [5]
Africa [8]
July 25, 2024

Bridging Justice and Adaptation: Synergies between Just Transitions and the Global Goal on Adaptation [9]

Climate Strategies invites you to join this online webinar exploring the intersections of justice and adaptation. The event will emphasise the need for inclusive adaptation strategies in line with principles for Just Transitions, highlighting the importance of ensuring just resilience at a global scale. 16:00 CEST / 10:00 a.m. ET.

Other Events [10]
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Climate Change [11]
Environmental Justice [12]
Policy [13]
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International [5]
October 1, 2024

DEADLINE: Wilson Center Fellowship Program [14]

The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals who are interested in public policy to apply for its international residential Fellowship Program in Washington, D.C., Sep 2025-May 2026. $90,000 stipend. Apply by Oct 1, 2024.

Workshops and Fellowships [15]
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Policy [13]
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National (U.S.) [16]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [17]
International [5]
July 24, 2024

Radioactive Waste Symposium: Growing Threats, Emerging Solutions [18]

Hosted by the Samuel Lawrence Foundation in cooperation with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, panels will assess the current state of radioactive waste dangers at the San Onofre Generating Station (SONGS), in coastal areas of the U.S. and nationwide.​ 10am-5pm PT.

Other Events [10]
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Energy & Fuel [19]
Environmental Health [20]
Health [21]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [22]
Policy [13]
Science [23]
Waste [24]
Water & Oceans [25]
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National (U.S.) [16]

Sniffing Out Invasive Plant Species — Conservation Canines in Action [26]

Plant species that take root outside their normal range and spread aggressively are wreaking havoc in ecosystems worldwide. But specially trained detection dogs are on the job, following their noses to find the invaders so they can be eradicated. Contributor Nancy Castaldo reports on a demo of this conservation tool by a scent-savvy Lab and his devoted handler.

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Features [27]
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Biodiversity [28]
Climate Change [11]
Forests [29]
Science [23]
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National (U.S.) [16]
Mid-Atlantic (DC DE MD PA VA WV) [17]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [30]
International [5]
Europe [6]
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Extreme Heat Changes Landscape for Summer Recreation Stories [31]

Outdoor recreation is a half-trillion-dollar industry in the United States and summer is a peak season for fun. But as the planet warms, the combination of extreme heat and outdoor activity greatly raises the health risk. The latest TipSheet explores more than a half-dozen common pastimes to report on — whether fishing and hiking or picnics and state fairs — that now hold hidden dangers.

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TipSheet [32]
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Climate Change [11]
Consumer [33]
Health [21]
Journalism & Media [4]
People & Population [34]
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"Where Are All The Bats? – Alarm As Numbers Fall In England" [35]

"Conservation groups across England are seeing more malnourished bats, as wildlife experts warn the washout summer is driving down the insects, butterflies and moths they feed on."

Agriculture [36]
Biodiversity [28]
Chemicals [37]
Climate Change [11]
Natural Resources [38]
Wildlife [39]
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National (U.S.) [16]
International [5]
Europe [6]
Source: Guardian [40], 07/22/2024

"Books For Adapting Cities To Climate Change" [41]

"Equitable urban design can help these major population centers respond to and mitigate climate change"

Climate Change [11]
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Public [3]
National (U.S.) [16]
International [5]
Source: Yale Climate Connections [42], 07/22/2024

"Billions in US Funding Boosts Lithium Mining, Stressing Water Supplies" [43]

"Add lithium to water in a chemistry lab, and you’ll get an incendiary reaction. The same might be said of opening new lithium mines: The prospect can spark conflicts when it comes to water."

Climate Change [11]
Energy & Fuel [19]
Environmental Health [20]
Natural Resources [38]
Pollution [44]
Water & Oceans [25]
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National (U.S.) [16]
Source: Floodlight/Energy News Network [45], 07/22/2024

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