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Green Credits
In October 2023, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change launched the Green Credit Program (GCP) as part of the LiFE movement (Lifestyle for Environment) announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP 26 at Glasgow. The GCP is a national initiative addressing climate change, sustainability, and eco-conscious practices. It is an interesting initiative…
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The State We’re In: Protecting the wetlands that help protect New Jersey (New Jersey Conservation Foundation Column)
For the past 20 years, a New Jersey organization not widely known among the general public has been making a big environmental impact through dozens of projects aimed at restoring and enhancing the state’s wetlands – ecosystems that are critical allies in the global fight against climate change. The New Jersey Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership…
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Can the Biochar Plant in Moreau be stopped, now that a new town board is taking over?
ALEX PORTAL SOUTH GLENS FALLS – After the elections that ousted the current Moreau Town Board, activists see a chance to upend the Biochar Project. The Clean Air Action Network (CAAN) in conjunction with the “Not Moreau” group hosted a community information meeting Thursday to discuss how the efforts to stop the Saratoga Biochar facility…
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World Bank grants Uruguay green-oriented loan
Saturday, November 18th 2023 – 10:37 UTC Full article The approval of this loan instrument is another innovative step by the country, Arbeleche said Uruguay has been granted an unprecedented US$ 350 million loan by the World Bank (WB). Although there is nothing new with borrowing, the so-called Programmatic Loan for Development Policies and Reform…
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Modelling habitat suitability for Moringa oleifera and Moringa stenopetala under current and future climate change scenarios
Abstract Moringa oleifera Lam and Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod are being widely promoted as multipurpose trees across the tropics for their nutritional, medicinal and soil health benefits. Different parts of these species are edible, have therapeutic values and their seeds are used for water purification. Although the two species are similar in many ways,…
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Mary Kay Recognized For Leadership In Conservation And Sustainability In 2023 Texan By Nature 20
Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation and sustainability, is included in the 2023 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), a recognition by the conservation nonprofit, Texan by Nature. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature annually celebrates Texas-based companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation and…
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Climate Justice needed: Not Financializing Mother Nature and Greenwashing Odious Debt-PART 2
Darini Rajasingham-Senanayake Given the critique of Odious debt accumulated as a result of private capital market borrowing and corrupt and opaque bond trading attempts are ongoing to simultaneously greenwash the bond business and deepen debt traps in the name of environment conservation, Debt for Nature Swaps (DFNS), Green and Blue Bonds or Environment, Social and…
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DEC sponsors ‘Create a Watershed Superhero’ poster contest for middle schoolers
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> ALBANY — State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and the New York Water Environment Association Nov. 3 announced the annual “Create a Watershed Superhero” poster contest for middle school students. The Create a Watershed Superhero poster theme challenges middle school students to create their own superhero to inspire environmental…
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Landmark Oceans Futures Platform Projects the Arctic, Gulf of Guinea, and Central Pacific to be among future climate-driven fisheries conflict hotspots
Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced the launch of its Oceans Futures platform, a first-of-its-kind initiative that projects seascapes surrounding the Arctic Ocean and within the Gulf of Guinea, Eastern Mediterranean, Eastern Tropical Pacific, and Central Pacific will experience increased fisheries conflict as a result of climate change. …
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The Vital Role of Urban Rivers in Sustainable Cities —
Urban rivers are important to the sustainable development and resilience of cities, encompassing several benefits including environmental, social, and economic. Here are three things you should know about them: 1. Enhances natural habitat and improves overall well-being of the city Not only being habitats for diverse animal and plant species, these water bodies also are…
