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Prompt urbanization has become a major challenge for ecosystems and climate change, significantly affecting land surface temperature and contributing to the urban heat island effect. Amity University Uttar Pradesh researchers have conducted a spatio-temporal study analyzing land use dynamics and temperature transformations in Gurugram, India, to understand the impacts and
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The University of Michigan has led a comprehensive study, encompassing 15 tree diversity experiments across the globe, revealing a nuanced understanding of biodiversity's impact on ecosystems. Research shows that biodiversity is crucial in every forest, but its effects are significantly more pronounced in wetter climates, providing valuable insights
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The Ministry of Health presented a draft update of the National Policy for Indigenous Health Care (PNASPI) in a public hearing in Brasilia, aiming to address changes in the indigenous population, including a significant growth in the elderly population and the impact of climate change on indigenous health. The update
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The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) has announced the candidates approved in the 2025 public selection process for 460 vacancies in higher education positions. The positions, which include Administrative Analyst and Environmental Analyst, are distributed among two themes: Environmental Protection, Licensing, Monitoring, and Quality, and Management,
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Pakistani scientist Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, a renowned expert in the field of science and technology, emphasized the critical importance of addressing food insecurity in Pakistan and globally. At a symposium titled "Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Nutritional Security under the Climate Change Scenario," held at the University of
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The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries recently held a round-table discussion on "Enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and addressing vulnerability to climate change and disasters in landlocked developing countries." Experts emphasized the need for a shift from a response-oriented approach to disaster-preparedness, highlighting the importance
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Africa's Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati, emphasized the urgency of climate finance for the continent, highlighting a $3 trillion funding gap to meet its climate goals. Despite contributing a mere 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa suffers significantly from climate
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Food prices across the globe are increasing due to the impact of climate change, with extreme weather conditions leading to price spikes in coffee, cocoa, and rice in various countries. Research by European researchers titled 'Climate extremes, food price spikes, and their wider societal risks' found that severe
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The UN Conference on the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) is underway in Turkmenistan, aiming to transform these nations from landlocked to landlinked through smarter infrastructure, streamlined logistics, and stronger regional ties. The conference focuses on overcoming the disadvantages of geography, with discussions centered on trade, outdated infrastructure, and limited use
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This year, on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has honored ten exceptional winners of the Equator Prize 2025. This prestigious award recognizes nature-based solutions led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities that promote sustainable development and ecological resilience. The
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In Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, a robust seed multiplication program led by the Sisonke Working Together Trust has been empowering smallholder farmers to grow and multiply drought-tolerant small grain varieties. The initiative, which involves collaboration with Agritex and the Matopo Research Institute, has established a dynamic community-managed seed bank that
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Protesters from Extinction Rebellion and Highland Palestine took to the streets of Inverness to raise awareness about Barclays' funding of fossil fuel companies and arms manufacturers, sparking criticism from the community. The bank's decision to drop out of the UN-backed Net Zero Banking Alliance and continue investment
