Climate change
The Nepal government, through the Department of Environment, has initiated the development of the country's first National Air Quality Management Action Plan (NAQMAP). This plan aims to reduce air pollution across the country and guide the national air quality management strategy. The NAQMAP is being developed in collaboration
Climate change
Climate change is exacerbating food inflation in India by disrupting the production and supply of essential vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes (TOP). The severe heatwaves and erratic rainfall over the past five years have pushed up the prices of these staples, resulting in alarming levels of food inflation. According
Climate change
Climate change poses significant challenges to plant production, food security, and ecosystem stability. Researchers at the Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) have proposed a sustainable solution to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. The research focuses on plant growth-promoting endophytic bacteria (PGPEBs), which can enhance plant resistance and productivity
Climate change
Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Naveed Qamar emphasized the urgent need for collective national action against climate change and environmental mismanagement, citing the devastating effects of recent floods in the country. He announced his decision to donate his one-month salary to the relief efforts, urging all parties to work
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Coral reefs are on the brink of collapse due to rising ocean temperatures, with mass bleaching events becoming more frequent and severe. However, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have discovered that stress-tolerant corals, which thrive in extreme environments, could be used in restoration efforts to protect vulnerable reef
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The Rural Development Programme (RDP) in Greece, which has been approved by the European Commission, has come under scrutiny for its transparency and fairness in distributing funds to farmers affected by natural disasters. Measure 23, which provides for exceptional temporary liquidity support, has been marred by complaints of clientelism and
Climate change
As the concept of tree planting to combat climate change gains widespread acceptance, it's essential to acknowledge the pioneers who paved the way. James Hepburne Scott, a forestry expert, and entrepreneur, conceptualized a British version of the voluntary carbon market (VCM) in the early 2000s. This innovative approach
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Between August 11 and August 17, 2025, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water issued several notices under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, specifically for Part 7-9 decisions. These notices included determinations on whether projects required approval, as well as assessments and decisions
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The Mekong Dialogue, co-convened by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whý½tau Tʽhono and Thailand's Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS Thailand), has brought together senior foreign relations, trade, defence, and climate change specialists from New Zealand and the Mekong region to discuss pressing regional
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Provinces in the Mekong Delta are pioneering a green transition in agriculture, leveraging technology and eco-friendly methods to enhance productivity, reduce emissions, and boost farmers' incomes. This shift, driven by the Vietnamese government's efforts to adapt to climate change, focuses on sustainable rice, aquaculture, and fruit production.
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The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has announced the issuance of Ministerial Decision No 26 of 2025, which sets the conditions and controls for practicing hunting in Qatar. The decision aims to protect biodiversity and ensure the sustainability of wildlife in the country. The migratory bird (Al-Laffo) hunting season
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Christiana Figueres, a former UN climate chief, has urged the Australian government to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least a 75% cut by 2035, in line with calls from over 350 businesses that a higher target would be better for the economy. Figueres, who was the
