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Baliwag Water District boosts environmental conservation through CSR activities
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Baliwag Water District (BWD) continues to prioritize community welfare by implementing a series of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. These activities aimed to help the government in uplifting the lives of residents and fostering sustainable development in the city and its nearby communities. During the 26th episode…
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Urban Conservation: Pioneering Solutions in Los Angeles
TNC’s demonstration projects are an essential opportunity to show key decision makers, community members and partners how nature-based climate solutions work. For example, we anticipate that the Bowtie Wetland Demonstration will significantly mitigate extreme heat in the area. As the project advances, we will be able to quantify this impact as well as many others,…
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Tiger Conservation: A Mixed Tale of Triumph and Tragedy
In a recent disclosure by the Environment Ministry, the death toll of tigers due to unnatural causes since 2021 has risen to seventy-one, with poaching and seizures being major contributors. This worrisome trend was highlighted in a Lok Sabha query addressed by Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh. Madhya…
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Pennsylvania Speeds Up Environmental Permits, Driving Conservation and Economic Growth
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced substantial improvements in processing times for key environmental reviews and permits. These enhancements align with the Shapiro Administration’s overarching efforts to modernize government processes and deliver faster, more efficient services to residents and businesses. The improvements, unveiled by DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams…
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Bahamas Pioneers Debt-for-Nature Swap for Marine Conservation
The Bahamas has taken an unprecedented step by refinancing $300 million of its external debt to channel $120 million towards ambitious marine conservation projects. This initiative marks the world’s fifth debt-for-nature swap, aligning with global environmental goals. By collaborating with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank, and various financial partners, the Bahamian government aims…
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Your Environment This Week: Four species of king cobra, Deep-sea mining, Solar geo-engineering
This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. India advances with deep-sea mining technology The National Institute of Ocean Technology, conducted…
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Haaland, Cantor Visit Colombia for Conservation Talks
Interior Department BOGOTA, Colombia -Today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor wrapped a weeklong visit to Colombia where they highlighted the importance of international cooperation to conserve biodiversity, safeguard wildlife, and honor Indigenous communities. During their visit, Secretary Haaland, Assistant Secretary Cantor and Charge…
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USDA Invests in Projects to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture
Courtesy USDA/NRCS Last month, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and this includes projects in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. RCPP is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. Partners will provide $968 million in…
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Gov. Lee signs order to conserve Duck River, a ‘scenic treasure’ at risk
After years of advocacy from conservation groups, Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday signed an executive order aiming to protect the Duck River, the longest and most biodiverse river in Tennessee. The scenic 269-mile waterway is renowned for hosting the largest variety of living organisms of any freshwater river in North America. But the Duck was…
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Experts warn of dire consequences without balancing development and conservation
No Excerpt Environmental experts have urged Uganda to strike a balance between rapid development and conservation efforts, warning that failure to do so will lead to dire consequences for future generations. The caution was raised during the Uganda Golf Club’s (UGC) renowned Wednesday Club Night, a cherished event for its community focus. Victor Nahabwe, Senior…
