Climate change
Bihar's Nathmalpur Bhagad wetland, a critical site at the confluence of three major rivers, is set to undergo a pioneering conservation project funded entirely by the Central government. Launched under the Namami Gange Mission-II, the Rs.3.51 crore project aims to restore the ecosystem and promote sustainable
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The Balochistan government has taken a significant step towards mitigating the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable development in the province by approving the establishment of a climate change fund. Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has given his approval for the initiative, which will focus on implementing practical measures to
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Government has established 460 smallholder irrigation schemes across 26,173 hectares, positively impacting 35,585 households countrywide. The initiative aims to boost farmers' incomes and promote efficient water resource management. These irrigation schemes, set to evolve into Irrigation Scheme Business Units (ISBUs), are expected to enhance production and profitability
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Cyprus's water management system is facing serious challenges, including aging networks, high water losses, and inefficient use of recycled water. A recent session of the House audit committee highlighted these issues, with complaints also raised about water theft and unequal pricing policies. The committee heard that the operation
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Australia's dairy industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, fueled by climate change, financial pressures, and a shift in consumer preferences towards non-dairy alternatives. The industry, worth over $6 billion annually, has been battered by extreme weather events, floods, and droughts, leading to decreased farm productivity and profitability concerns.
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Southern Water has launched its Final Draft Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP24), outlining the company's strategy to deliver reliable water services while protecting the environment, particularly Hampshire's chalk streams. The plan aims to address the increasing demand for water in the South East, driven by climate
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The Office of the Auditor General of Canada has released an audit report highlighting significant challenges in the design and implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, a plan aimed at responding to the growing impacts of climate change and extreme weather events. The report, authored by Commissioner Jerry V. DeMarco,
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Over nearly three decades, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has failed to lead an integrated approach to sustaining marine resources in the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic oceans, despite the Oceans Act coming into force in 1997. Climate change and increasing human activity are degrading marine ecosystems, threatening biodiversity globally. The Auditor
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A recent report by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Jerry V. DeMarco, on behalf of the Auditor General of Canada, has highlighted the shortcomings in the efforts of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Parks Canada to identify and monitor the critical habitat
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) launched a tree-planting campaign to promote environmental sustainability and community development in the Niger Delta region. The initiative, which kicked off with a stakeholders' meeting in Port Harcourt, aims to enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and improve the quality of life for the
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In a bid to counter the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and global food insecurity, researchers at Colorado State University propose a novel approach to crop improvement. By leveraging genetic variation from weeds, scientists aim to enhance crop resilience against abiotic and biotic stressors. This innovative strategy has
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The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has expressed deep solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the people affected by the devastating Mokwa flood in Nigeria. The flood, which left over 150 persons dead, has highlighted the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events
