This day originated from the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro (1992), when the world first spoke on a large scale about the critical importance of freshwater for life on the planet. Since 1993, we have been commemorating this day annually to remind ourselves and others: water is not just a resource, but the foundation of our existence.
On March 17, 2025, Grassroots Institute and the Faculty of Law of Uzhhorod National University officially solidified their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation!
Mountain pastures, covering over 25% of the Earth’s terrestrial area, are vital for both biodiversity and the livelihoods of millions of people. Pastoralists and minority communities often face a multitude of challenges that exacerbate their vulnerability, including land alienation, climate change, and socio-political marginalization.
The war in Ukraine has led to widespread destruction, particularly in rural areas where infrastructure, livelihoods, and governance structures have been severely disrupted. Effective rural local governance plays a critical role in the country’s reconstruction by fostering economic development, social cohesion, and sustainable practices.
The war in Ukraine has had devastating effects on the country's infrastructure, economy, and society. As Ukraine undertakes the complex process of rebuilding, citizen media has emerged as a crucial tool for communication, mobilization, and documentation.
From February 14 to 16, 2025, the 61st Munich Security Conference will serve as the epicenter of international diplomacy, bringing together over 60 heads of state and government, as well as more than 100 ministers, to discuss the most pressing global challenges.
At the threshold of the third millennium, environmental education has become an essential component of harmonious and ecologically safe development. Raising environmental awareness among the population and training highly qualified specialists are recognized as crucial measures for ensuring the transition toward sustainable development across all nations.
For centuries, local bazaars have been the beating heart of Ukraine’s agrifood system, acting as vital economic and cultural hubs where farmers, artisans, and small-scale producers sell their goods directly to consumers. These markets have played an essential role in maintaining rural livelihoods, ensuring food security, and preserving the country’s rich culinary and artisanal traditions.
Wetlands in all their variety are among the most significant and important natural phenomena of the Carpathian mountain region and its adjacent basins and lowlands, receiving the water flowing from the mountains - the biggest, the longest and the most rugged mountain range of Europe. This region reaches the area of eight states – the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Romania and Serbia.
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