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Pure Earth’s Force of Nature awards recognize the strength and achievements of our honorees as well as countless women the world over working every day to solve pollution, protect their families and communities, and advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable. Read more about our 2024 Force of Nature honorees on the…
From the UNICEF-Pure Earth report “The Toxic Truth” we know that at least 800 million children globally have blood lead levels at or above 5 µg/dL, nearly all of them in lower and middle income countries. We know lead is bad for kids — but it is also bad for communities and…
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a significant economic sector, employing 20 million people across 80 countries and producing up to 20% of the world’s gold supply. Join us on May 16 for a webinar exploring how governments can take action to support responsible ASGM tailings management, particularly the…
Join us for an insightful journey into environmental health at this year's virtual and free seminar by Huellas Verdes Innova Foundation.🌿 Mark your calendars for June 5th - World Environment Day - for this event themed 'ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH'. At 3 pm, Alfonso Rodriguez, Technical Director of Pure Earth, will delve…
Organized by Pure Earth Ghana, this virtual event will bring together environmental experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and concerned citizens to explore the critical issue of heavy metal contamination and its far-reaching consequences. Gain insights from a keynote address on the significance of environmental conservation and the webinar's theme of "Land…
As we mark World Environment Day on June 5th, with the support of the Department of Environment (DoE) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC); Pure Earth Bangladesh is going to organize a seminar in collaboration with youth groups — Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative (BYEI) and Volunteers…
Please join First Focus on Children, Pure Earth, and representatives from King County (Washington State) Hazardous Waste Management Program for a conversation on the dangers of lead exposure for children. While there has been recent progress in addressing lead exposure in our domestic infrastructure, and increased attention on the need…
English This is an open invitation for potters in Puebla and other regions to come to the Pottery Knowledge Community Meet-Up, a unique experience to learn and grow in the fascinating world of pottery. We have a program full of inspiring activities. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this…
Consumer products are an under-recognized source of lead exposure, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Recent headlines in the United States have brought attention to lead poisoning linked to contaminated products such as applesauce, baby food, metal cookware and spices. This webinar will present three groundbreaking peer-reviewed papers exploring different…
Pure Earth Bangladesh's Country Director, Dr. Mahfuzar Rahman will participate with a panel of experts in a virtual roundtable titled "Research Roundtable on Lead Poisoning", organized by the Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA). The event will be held on September 6, 2024, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM Bangladesh…
Raising Awareness on Lead through Rallies, Human Chains, and Discussion Sessions YouthNet Global and Pure Earth Bangladesh are jointly organizing rallies, human chains, and discussion sessions in 34 districts with support from UNICEF for International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2024. The areas include Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet,…
Mark your calendars for our 25th anniversary Benefit event on Monday, October 21st at The Lighthouse at Pier 61 in New York City. An informative, meaningful and fun evening to support Pure Earth's work to solve pollution in low- and middle-income countries. Meet Pure Earth global staff and hear…