The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), through its Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity, announces new funding opportunities to advance conservation, environmental stewardship and the greater well-being of Appalachian Ohio.   Thanks to a transformative $5 million investment from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), funding is available to support community projects, scholarships, fellowships, research and…

Kathmandu: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill-2081 has aimed at contributing to environment conservation. Photo Courtesy: RSS The bill presented in the National Assembly meeting on Sunday further aims to address the changing conditions and demands of the field of alternative and renewable energies. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet…

1 Introduction The ocean covers 71% of the surface of the Earth, of which, marine areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) represent 54% of the seabed (the Area) and 64% of the ocean’s surface and nearly 95% of the ocean’s volume (the High Seas). The ocean therefore represents the largest biome on Earth. Yet marine organisms…

Canadian conservation groups have petitioned their federal government for details surrounding the Swiss-based mining giant Glencore’s proposed purchase of five coal mines situated in the Elk River Valley north of Lake Koocanusa, where for decades mining contaminants have leached downstream, causing an international water pollution crisis. The petitioners Wildsight and Ecojustice are demanding to know…

bang Zainuddin planting the first tree sapling at the event. BINTULU (June 22): The ‘Nourish Nature, Nuture Future 2024’ tree planting and e-waste collection into resources programme marks significant collective efforts in Bintulu’s journey towards environmental sustainability and conservation, said Bintulu deputy resident Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey. He said it is through partnerships like this…

Thatchaichawalit watering a tree sapling that he just planted. BINTULU (June 22): PTTEP Malaysia today spearheaded three impactful sustainability initiatives in celebration of World Environment Day under the ‘Nourish Nature, Nurture Future 2024’ programme. Underscoring its commitment to environmental conservation and protection, the company extended its collaboration with the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), Natural Resources…

NEWS RELEASECREDIT VALLEY CONSERVATION**********************Last night, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) hosted a special Friends of the Credit event to celebrate and connect with environmental champions. The event took place at Cambium Farm in Caledon and brought together more than 100 like-minded people who care deeply for the local environment. Highlights…

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. Modelling study finds rural employment scheme plays an important role in forest cover…

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says he does not think anyone in the past six years has been able to provide costings on being able to save every threatened species in the country. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith Forest and Bird is horrified the government is suggesting it cannot afford to save all of New Zealand’s…