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India’s development journey deeply intertwined with environmental conservation: EAM
India’s development journey is “deeply intertwined” with environmental conservation, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said and lauded tribal communities for their role in protecting biodiversity. He was speaking at an event held at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi on Thursday (October 17, 2024) to mark the inauguration of a tribal art exhibition — ‘Silent…
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The socioeconomic and environmental niche of protected areas reveals global conservation gaps and opportunities
Abstract The global network of protected areas has rapidly expanded in the past decade and is expected to cover at least 30% of land and sea by 2030 to halt biodiversity erosion. Yet, the distribution of protected areas is highly heterogeneous on Earth and the social-environmental preconditions enabling or hindering protected area establishment remain poorly…
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‘Tree planting is to enhance nature conservation’
The mandate to plant one million trees in 12 months is geared towards conserving nature and improving the quality of life of residents, the Lagos State government has said. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated this at a joint media briefing with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), preparatory to the 18th…
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Sarawak open to new approaches to environmental conservation with innovative policies
Abang Johari delivers his speech during the official dinner in conjunction with TropSc 2024 in Kuching on Oct 16, 2024. Photo credit: Ukas Advertisement By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 17: Sarawak is ready to welcome scientists looking to support the State’s environmental conservation efforts through introducing new approaches into its conservation policies, according to Sarawak…
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Two more Sydney beaches closed after tar balls wash up
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size More Sydney beaches, including Bondi, have been closed after thousands of toxic tar balls were washed ashore, putting Nippers and Surf Life Saving events this weekend in jeopardy. NSW Maritime is leading an investigation into the possible source of the pollution incident, which has affected nearly every…
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Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professors Join International Conservation Leadership Program
Four local conservationists have just begun a year-long journey to improve their professional and leadership skills and better serve their communities and conservation efforts. Two professors and one staff member from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, and one professor from the Cooperative Extension Service, were accepted into the Soil and Water Conservation Society Emerging Leaders Program 2025…
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B.C. election platforms: where the parties stand on key climate issues
START – Apple News Only Block Add content to the Apple News only block. You can add things like headings, paragraphs, images, galleries and audio clips. The content added here will not be visable on the website article Get the inside scoop on The Narwhal’s environment and climate reporting by signing up for our free…
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Vietnam proposes priorities for environmental conservation
(VOVWORLD) – The Economic and Financial Committee of the UN General Assembly discussed climate change, the environment, and biodiversity on Monday and Tuesday at the UN Headquarters in New York. Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Minister Counsellor, Deputy Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the UN. Photo: VOV Participants expressed concerns that climate change, environmental pollution, and biodiversity…
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Fungi may get status boost under UK-Chile conservation plan
A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose that fungi should be placed alongside animals and plants as a separate realm for environmental protection. Mushrooms, mould, mildew, yeast and lichen would all receive elevated status under the plan, which will be submitted to the UN convention on…
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Critical conservation: How SANCCOB is fighting to save African penguins
As African penguins inch closer to extinction, SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) is at the forefront of efforts to save the species. The Chick Rearing Unit and Nursery at SANCCOB provide crucial care to abandoned penguin chicks, most of which are rescued from colonies in Simon’s Town and Stony Point…
