SOuL Sanctuary

24/02/2026

IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas and Coral Triangle Center

12/02/2026

Have you ever heard of forest fruits being turned into furniture?

In Tanzania’s Usambara Mountains, this idea has quite literally taken root.

Regenerative forestry with native trees such as kapok is restoring land and supporting livelihoods: https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/fruit-furniture-regenerative-forestry-tanzania

12/02/2026

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
📢 You’re invited to ’s Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) 🌱

Join us for an insightful discussion featuring Mr. Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali, Chief Executive Officer at the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet), Malaysia.

🎤 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Importance and Impacts on the Agriculture Sector
📅 12 February 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ 2:30 PM (GMT+8:00)
📍 SEARCA Sam-Arng Room, UPLB Campus, College, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/ADSS-12Feb

Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage registered participants to arrive early to secure a good spot.

See you at SEARCA!

12/02/2026

🌍 The wait is over, the Business and Biodiversity Summary for Policymakers from IPBES is now available.

It’s a groundbreaking effort to understand business dependencies and impacts on nature.

🔗 Explore the report: https://bit.ly/IPBES12Media

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

The increase in demand for Philippine mangoes calls for a more efficient sorting system to grade mangoes for domestic and export markets.

The project led by the University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu) integrates computer vision and deep learning techniques for mango evaluation through The Mango Automated Neuralnet Generic Grade Assignor (MANGGA) system as a reliable alternative to manual sorting.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/PCAARRDnews-MANGGAsystem

12/02/2026

🎙️ Say it how? Say it LOUD!!!

Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.

This , the UN Women Fiji Multi-Country Office (MCO) is calling on Pacific creatives to use their voices through song, poetry and spoken word, to show what fairness, dignity, safety, freedom and opportunity for women and girls truly looks like in their lives.

Submissions are open for 🎶 two Categories:
• Song
• Spoken word / Poem
🗓 Submission deadline: Friday, 20 February 2026

📩 Submit your piece:
👉 Online form (preferred): http://unwo.men/gtB150YbmZw
✉️ Email: [email protected]
💬 Facebook Messenger:
Great prizes to be won, provided by Vodafone Fiji- see the flyer for details.
Eligible countries: Fiji, Solomon Islands, The Republic of Marshall Islands, Palau, Kiribati, Samoa, Tuvalu, Tonga, Vanuatu, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Tokelau, Niue and the Cook Islands
🔗 More info + guidance: http://unwo.men/jijq50YbmZz

05/02/2026

More than 26,600 birds were spotted in wetlands in Capiz province last month.

The Asian Waterbird Census said 40 species were spotted in the wetlands of the capital Roxas City as well as the towns of Ivisan, Pontevedra, Pilar, and Sapian.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/02/05/26600-birds-spotted-in-capiz-wetlands

05/02/2026

💡 Call for Proposal!

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is seeking Enhancement of Low-Carbon Building (LCB) Curriculum in University Syllabus.

🗓 Submission Deadline: 25 February 2026
🔗 More info: aseanenergy.org/opportunities

05/02/2026

💡 Out Now: ASEAN Energy in 2026

2026 marks a critical year in ASEAN's energy cooperation. The new cycle of the regional energy blueprint, APAEC 2026-2030, has entered its first implementing year. Amidst global uncertainties, the region must balance rising energy demand with energy transition ambitions and growing energy security challenges.

To support this, the ASEAN Energy in 2026 report was developed to provide deeper insights into the region’s evolving energy landscape. As part of ACE’s flagship ASEAN Energy publication series, this edition offers in-depth analysis and forward-looking perspectives on key trends shaping ASEAN’s energy sector in 2026.

🔗 Read and download the report: go.aseanenergy.org/ASEANEnergyin2026

05/02/2026

Our brief ‘Women in Power in Asia and the Pacific – A 30-Year Journey of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ covers the structural, social and political barriers to leadership encountered by women across the region and actions to accelerate progress.

This UN Women knowledge product is produced with support from the Government of the Republic of Korea through its Ministry of Gender Equality and Family as part of our Beijing+30 Activation project on Strengthening Women's Leadership to Accelerate Progress on Women's Rights in South and South-East Asia.

Read this brief ➡️ http://unwo.men/eayv50Y974f

05/02/2026

Is your country ready to lead global environmental action? 🍀

UNEP is inviting Member States to express interest in hosting World Environment Day 2027 or 2028, the world's largest platform for environmental outreach, reaching hundreds of millions of people and mobilising governments and organisations across 150 countries.

Why host World Environment Day?

🌍 Showcase your environmental leadership on a global stage

The 2025 edition brought together more than 10,000 participants from governments, civil society, and diverse partners.

🎯 Gain worldwide visibility and influence

In 2025, over 56,000 top-tier media stories were generated across 56 languages, amplifying the host country's efforts and vision.

In 2024, messages appeared on billboards, airports, ferries, and metro systems in 112 countries.

✨ Mobilise action and inspire meaningful change for a healthier, more sustainable world

In 2024, the global campaign reached more than 400 million people on social media and sparked 4,000 events and activities.

Interested countries are encouraged to submit their Expression of Interest by 16 February 2026.

Apply now! https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/2026/latest/become-host