GEMS Education has launched the ninth edition of the GEMS Global Innovation Challenge (GIC), its flagship student innovation and entrepreneurship programme, receiving record participation of more than 600 startup ideas from students across the GEMS global network. The 2026 edition strengthens GEMS’ end-to-end innovation pipeline, supporting students to move from classroom ideas to investable, real-world startup solutions.  Launched […] The post GEMS Education launches ninth Global Innovation Challenge with record 600+ student startup entries and expanded seed funding pipeline appeared first on Web-Release.

    At the high-level event Bridging Action Agendas from COP16 to COP30: Strengthening Synergies Across Land, Climate, and Nature, the UNCCD COP16 Presidency and UNFCCC COP30 Presidency convened leaders from government, international organisations, science, youth, cities, Indigenous Peoples and civil society. The five Presidencies of the Rio Conventions, including the UNFCCC COP30, CBD COP16, CBD COP17, […] The post UNCCD COP16 Presidency Highlights Strengthened Synergies on Land, Climate and Nature at COP30 High-Level Event appeared first on Web-Release.