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Abu Dhabi fund unveils $1.5m plan to support young conservationists
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has launched a $1.5 million partnership to empower young conservationists. Announcing the news on Monday, the Abu Dhabi-based organisation said the funds will provide crucial support for those who battle to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife. The financial support – called the global field grants –…
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Schools in Kitui County become citadels of environmental conservation
A Malawian proverb, “M’mera mpoyamba” literally translated as catch them while young is holding ground in Kitui County. In a remarkable display of commitment to environmental stewardship, the Alpha Generation in four primary schools in Kitui County is spearheading the tree-growing initiative aimed at turning around the fortunes of residents of arid landscapes. The young…
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H.E. Dr. Amna Al Dahak emphasises UAE’s commitment to collaborating with BRICS on food security, trade, and environmental conservation
Dubai, UAE: Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), emphasised the UAE’s commitment to collaborating with BRICS countries on joint food security initiatives and the expansion of food trade among member nations. Her Excellency also stressed cooperation in environmental conservation efforts and the promotion of sustainable systems.…
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Admin costs soar as wildlife charity yet to spend bushfire money
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The nation’s largest wildlife rescue charity is yet to spend the vast majority of more than $100 million raised to care for burnt and injured animals during the Black Summer bushfires, and is now trying to reduce oversight of the remaining $69 million. WIRES collected $102.5 million…
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Sweeping reform package threatens environmental protections in Argentina, critics say
Lawmakers in Argentina passed a massive reform package to overhaul the economy, but many of its policies weaken protections for local communities and encourage accelerated investment in projects with a record of deforestation and pollution. With over 230 articles, the controversial bill was approved by the senate earlier this month then sent back to the…
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NCAA commends investor for environmental conservation
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) has granted a 33-year leasing contract to strategic investor-Ngorongoro Serena Hotels citing environment conservation as the key aspect that has attracted the authority to reach such a decision. Elirehema Doriye, NCAA Conservation Commissioner said in a statement that the aut The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) has granted a…
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JTI and Ministry of Environment sign MoU to strengthen environmental conservation and sustainable development
JT International (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (also known as JTI), a leading international tobacco company, together with the Ministry of Environment, represented by Danh Serey, Director General of Environmental Protection of the Ministry of Environment, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allow JTI to cooperate more actively with the Ministry of Environment in environmental conservation…
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JTI Cambodia and Ministry of Environment Sign MoU to Strengthen Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development
JT International (Cambodia) Co. Ltd (also known as JTI), a leading international tobacco company, and the Ministry of Environment have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), empowering JTI to better cooperate with the Ministry of Environment on environmental conservation and sustainable development in Cambodia. On this special occasion, JTI also handed over 33 cargo…
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Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship in Ohio
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WV News) — 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,…
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Mongolia became a global leader in conservation by returning to its Indigenous roots
Buyanbadrakh Erdenetsogt—Buya for short—led our ceremonies, acting as a mediator among humans, spirits, and nature. Though anthropologists use “shaman” (a word of Tungusic origin) to define this phenomenon, in Mongolian culture, our traditional belief system is called Boo murgel, which involves communication with spirits, nature, and ancestors for guidance and healing. We worship the Eternal…
