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Oryx FM Radio highlights environmental conservation in Islam
As part of Oryx FM Radio’s programming for the holy month of Ramadan, through its Environment Magazine, the radio station addressed the importance of environmental preservation in Islam. The radio programme hosted Dr Muhammad al-Hajj, a specialist in Arabic-Islamic language and civilisation, who reviewed the principles of Islam related to the environmental aspect on the…
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Artisanal fishers’ environment insight matches satellite accuracy
The study – carried out by researchers from the University of Plymouth and the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation – worked closely with fishermen on the islands of Fourni, Arki, Patmos, Lipsi, and Leros each of which are home to communities made up, largely of small artisanal fishing vessels. “Some of the fishermen we spoke…
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Ekiti deepens afforestation, distributes seedlings to schools for environmental conservation
…as Oyebanji says forests critical to food security Ekiti State Forestry Commission has distributed 100 seedlings to schools as part of efforts to instil a culture of environmental conservation among young people. Sunday Adekunle, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, said this while speaking in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State at the 2025 International Day of…
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Environmental conservation reaps dividends
DODOMA: THE National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) has achieved 68 per cent of its environmental protection goals under the Sixth-Phase Government, according to Director General Dr Immaculate Semesi. Speaking in Dodoma yesterday to explain achievements made during the four years of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership, she said the council was determined to ensure that…
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A budget splash to conserve 30% of Australia’s lands will save species – if we choose the right 30%
In 2022, Australia and many other nations agreed to protect 30% of their lands and waters by 2030 to arrest the rapid decline in biodiversity. Since then, the Albanese government has protected large new areas of ocean, taking the total up to 52% of territorial waters. In tonight’s federal budget, the government is expected to…
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Labor vows to establish federal EPA if it wins second term – weeks after shelving 2022 election promise
Labor has vowed to establish a federal environment protection agency if it wins the election, just weeks after the 2022 election promise was shelved amid a political and industry backlash in Western Australia. The public commitment will help placate Labor MPs anxious about the party’s green credentials after the government went ahead with laws to…
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Climate experts stress conservation of glaciers in Ladakh
Conservation of glaciers and the urgent need to reduce carbon footprint were stressed during a two-day symposium on “Safeguarding Frozen Lifelines: Glacier and Cryosphere Preservation in Ladakh” at the Leh campus of the University of Ladakh (UoL). The event was organised by the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust (SLC-IT) in collaboration with the University of…
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Farida Tampal, State Director of WWF-India, on her passion for conservation
The next in the monthly series by WWF-India that highlights niche and unconventional green careers through the stories of well-known personalities from the field of environment and conservation Growing up in Mumbai, my connection with Nature began early. My house was near Borivali National Park, which became our go-to picnic spot during vacations. I often spent my…
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Newsela | Environment & Conservation: Your Earth Day Lesson Plans
Created in 1970, we celebrate Earth Day on April 22 to remind people to support the planet and protect our environment from harmful habits, behaviors, and patterns like pollution and climate change. We’ve curated a collection of videos, articles, and other interactive activities to help you create an Earth Day lesson plan to teach students…
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DC Ganderbal discusses measures for environment conservation at Zojila Pass
Ganderbal, March 20: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss measures for ensuring environmental conservation at Zojila Pass. During the deliberations, the DC conducted a comprehensive review of traffic regulation, measures for safeguarding environment as well as unauthorized commercial activities at Zero Point, Zojila Pass. In view of recent judgement…
