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It’s Time to Clean Up with Conservation Grants
Let’s clean up with conservation grants! Conservation efforts must be a priority for us as a global society. There are, of course, untold numbers of people and organizations that contribute much of their time and resources (financial and in-kind support) to ensure that conservation and clean-up efforts remain steadfast. See below for biographies (bios) of…
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Conservation programs | Animals and plants
If you have an existing agreement, including conservation agreements under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, trust agreements under the Nature Conservation Trust Act 2001 and BioBanking agreements under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, these agreements will be carried over and remain in place and will be managed by the Biodiversity Conservation Trust…
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Chinese envoy discusses water conservation, environment issues with
UNB 11 September, 2024, 04:15 pm Last modified: 11 September, 2024, 04:20 pm Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today (11 September) met Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and discussed water conservation and environmental protection issues. The two sides had in-depth exchanges of views on China-Bangladesh relations and…
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In Nepal, conservation battles head to Supreme Court amid civil society silence
Nepal’s Supreme Court is becoming a battleground for conservationists due to the absence of civil society voices. Civil society’s silence contrasts with past protests over cultural and environmental issues, which led to policy reversals without court intervention. The court has historically supported sustainable development but it lacks a dedicated green tribunal, making it vulnerable to…
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Issues of the Environment: Washtenaw County Conservation District offering ‘cover crop’ program for local farmers
Overview This year, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) has partnered with the Lenawee Conservation District, Monroe Conservation District, Hillsdale Conservation District and Scott’s Cover Crops LLC to offer a Cover Crop Fly-on program for local producers. Scott’s Cover Crops has been flying on single species and special blends of cover crops for several years. …
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Chinese envoy discusses water conservation, environment issues with Rizwana
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday met Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and discussed water conservation and environmental protection issues. The two sides had in-depth exchanges of views on China-Bangladesh relations and promoting bilateral cooperation on water conservation and environmental protection, said the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka. Rizwana Hasan is the Adviser for Environment,…
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Commission pledges wetland conservation to support livelihood – EnviroNews – latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) has pledged to lead wetland conservation efforts to protect the environment and improve local livelihoods. NIWRMC Acting Executive Director, Mrs Sakinatu Abbo-Jimeta NIWRMC Acting Executive Director, Mrs Sakinatu Abbo-Jimeta, made this pledge in a statement at the Committee meeting on the Development of Conservation Plans and Management…
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Environmental group calls for water conservation as drought saps Duck River
Freshly dead mussel shells glisten in the sunlight in just a few inches of water in the Duck River on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. The river is low due to drought, and environmental advocates fear plans to increase water withdrawals for utilities will further damage the river. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Spears of sunlight pierce…
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In line with the Year of Sustainability, EAD to host world’s first International Mangroves Conservation and Restoration Conference
Aligning with 2024’s theme of The Year of Sustainability, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced it will be organising the first edition of the International Mangroves Conservation and Restoration Conference (IMCRC), taking place from 10 to 12 December 2024. The conference, the world’s first, aims to present the most important scientific studies in…
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Overpopulation and environmental conservation challenges
By Oluwole Ogundele Overpopulation is an unending societal phenomenon tied to the apron strings of expansion arising from increase in births among other factors. This is a threat to the environment at any point in time. An imbalance between human population and environment leads to a lot of stresses and strains. It is tantamount to…
