The World Resources Institute and partners recently previewed Global Forest Watch 2.0 at the UN Forum on

The World Resources Institute and partners recently previewed Global Forest Watch 2.0 at the UN Forum on Forests 10 (UNFF) in Istanbul. This powerful new initiative aims to improve forest monitoring and management globally.

Speakers at the event included Zulkifli Hasan (Minister of Forestry, Indonesia), Kerri-Ann Jones (Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State), Wu Hongbo (Under-Secretary-General, United Nations), Naoko Ishii (CEO, Global Environment Facility), Tim Christophersen (Senior Program Officer, UNEP), and Nigel Sizer (Director, WRI).

A female-led scientific team embarked on the National Geographic Society's "Sea to Source: Ganges" expedition. This initiative aims to understand how plastic waste travels from source to sea,

A female-led scientific team embarked on the National Geographic Society's "Sea to Source: Ganges" expedition. This initiative aims to understand how plastic waste travels from source to sea, addressing critical knowledge gaps in plastic pollution and contributing to a plastic-free ocean.

National Geographic, a leader in science and exploration, funded this project to protect our world. Learn more about the Society's support of Explorers here, read the full article here, or watch the "Turning The Tide" video here.

Alaskans navigate winter's harsh realities to sustain their off-grid lifestyles, a journey explored in *Life Below Zero: Next Generation*.

Explore these challenges by watching full

Alaskans navigate winter's harsh realities to sustain their off-grid lifestyles, a journey explored in *Life Below Zero: Next Generation*.

Explore these challenges by watching full episodes, including 'The Ice Harvest' (full episode here), on National Geographic's YouTube playlist. Additional series and specials are available on Disney+ and Hulu.

National Geographic is your premier source for science, exploration, and adventure. Connect with us for more captivating stories on our Official Site, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Cigarette filters, often called the "last acceptable form of littering," are a major source of plastic pollution. Made from cellulose acetate, these filters release plastic, nicotine, heavy

Cigarette filters, often called the "last acceptable form of littering," are a major source of plastic pollution. Made from cellulose acetate, these filters release plastic, nicotine, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals into waterways and oceans, posing a significant threat to our health and the planet.

National Geographic explores this critical issue and potential solutions. Learn more about this widespread plastic pollution by subscribing to National Geographic or reading "Cigarette butts are toxic plastic pollution. Should they be banned?" here.

Aisha Sani Abdullahi faced early blindness and child labor in Kano, Nigeria, but a chance encounter transformed her life. "Aisha's Song" is an uplifting film beautifully depicting her story of

Aisha Sani Abdullahi faced early blindness and child labor in Kano, Nigeria, but a chance encounter transformed her life. "Aisha's Song" is an uplifting film beautifully depicting her story of female empowerment in a region where women are often overlooked.

The film was made by Grain Media for Girl Hub, a strategic collaboration between the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the Nike Foundation.

Girl Hub empowers adolescent girls in poverty, unleashing their potential to end poverty for themselves, their families, and communities. Visit their site to learn more about the film's core issues.

A World Bank Group report, published May 14, 2014, reveals that girls with limited education face significantly higher risks of child

A World Bank Group report, published May 14, 2014, reveals that girls with limited education face significantly higher risks of child marriage, domestic violence, poverty, and a lack of autonomy in health and spending. These disadvantages negatively impact them, their children, and their communities.

Jeni Klugman, the World Bank Group's Director of Gender and Development, leads initiatives promoting gender equality, building on the institution's priorities established after the 2012 World Development Report.