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Issue 4 of SKN Diaspora Digest focuses on environmental sustainability and conservation
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—In a significant initiative reflecting its commitment to sustainability, St. Kitts and Nevis has released Volume 1 Issue 4 of the Diaspora Digest. This issue highlights the government’s efforts toward transforming the twin-island Federation into a Sustainable Island State. Hon. Dr Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development and…
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How are Pennsylvania’s lawmakers doing when it comes to the environment?
It won’t just be the presidential election up for grabs in Pennsylvania this November. Voters will have the power to give one party control of the state legislature. Republicans now control the Pennsylvania Senate, and Democrats control the House. So, how are legislators handling the environment? The Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania recently updated its environmental…
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Your Environment This Week: AI and farming, Conference of Panchayats
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. A Jharkhand farmer uses AI and technology to modernise farming A marketing official-turned-farmer…
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Cape Media, Kenya Forest Service sign environmental conservation and advocacy partnership deal
Cape Media Limited and Kenya Forest Service have entered into a framework of engagement that will see the two entities partner in environmental conservation and advocacy. The partnership which was signed by Cape Media CEO Mwenda Njoka and Kenya Forest Service Chief Conservator of forests Alex Lemarkoko, entails the two entities work hand in hand…
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WWF: A global force for wildlife and environmental conservation
For over six decades, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has stood as a leading advocate for the protection of endangered species, habitats, and ecosystems worldwide. Founded in 1961, WWF’s mission is to halt the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. With…
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Kenya’s local green revolution toward environmental conservation takes shape
By Checky Abuje The efforts to amplify the locally-led green revolution towards environmental conservation and climate change mitigation through innovative approaches have taken a positive trajectory amongst local conservationists in Busia County. This follows the initiatives by Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs) domiciled within the county in partnership with the County Government to advance an…
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Environmental Protection Department Celebrates Latino Conservation Week
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is supporting events celebrating Latino Conservation Week (LWC) from Sept. 14 to 21, according to a press release. LCW, created in 2014, encourages the Latino community to participate in environmentally focused activities. LCW showcases the Latino community’s commitment to protecting and conserving the environment. The press release…
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NYLCV Releases 2024 State Environmental Scorecard – New York League of Conservation Voters
The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) has released its 2024 New York State Environmental Scorecard, an annual evaluation of State Legislators based on their support – or lack of support – for environmental legislation. Voters have come to rely on the scorecard as an easy-to-understand ledger on state environmental policies and an effective…
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Sonam Wangchuk’s Himalayan March Set to Enter Mandi: A Call for Environmental Conservation
The Land Acquisition Forum will extend a warm welcome to the participants of the march at various points across the district. Renowned environmentalist and social activist from Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk, has commenced his march from Ladakh, aiming to spread awareness about the urgent need to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. The march will enter Mandi…
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Maharashtra Bamboo Farmer Wins Over 30 Awards for Environmental Conservation, Earns Rs 25 Lakh Annually
Shivaji Rajput, a progressive farmer, at his bamboo farm Shivaji Rajput, a 59-year-old Progressive farmer from Dhule district in Maharashtra, has transformed his life and the lives of many others through his innovative approach to bamboo farming and environmental conservation. With over 25 years of dedication to environmental work and five years of active bamboo…