Climate change
China's development of coal-fired power stations is often cited as a significant obstacle to global efforts to mitigate climate change. However, the situation is more nuanced than it initially seems. While China remains a major coal consumer, it has also been rapidly increasing its use of renewable energy
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Speakers at a recent discussion highlighted the necessity of extending biodiversity conservation beyond policy frameworks and into tangible action. The event, organized by the Brac Climate Change Programme, emphasized the importance of collective support in restoring ecosystems and protecting biodiversity. The discussion also explored the role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
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Research has highlighted the need for climate-resilient agricultural practices in the face of climate change, emphasizing the importance of process-based agroecosystem models that can simulate crop production and greenhouse gas emissions simultaneously. Fulu Tao and colleagues from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel agroecosystem model, MCWLA 2.
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A new research study from Simon Fraser University has found a link between climate change, extreme weather events, and sexual and reproductive health among young adolescents in Kenya. The study, published in the BMJ Global Health journal, explored the experiences and pathways of young adolescents aged 10-14 years in various
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Lao Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Linkham Douangsavanh emphasized the significance of conserving and sustainably utilizing forest resources for the country's socio-economic development. Forests play a critical role in preserving soil, water, and biodiversity, mitigating the effects of climate change, and supporting key sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture,
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The Niger Delta Basin Development Authority has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by inaugurating a 13-member Waterways Sanitation Management Team. The team, which was inaugurated at the Agency Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will be responsible for driving initiatives that promote clean water and sanitation, mitigate climate
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Sustainable development is a crucial aspect of Indonesia's agricultural sector, which plays a vital role in sustaining the economy and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries. According to research from University Gadjah Mada, the agricultural sector in Indonesia faces several challenges, including farmer poverty, low incomes, climate change impacts,
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Pakistan's Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Khara, has announced the country's first climate-focused budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, with 30% of all public development projects undergoing a Climate Public Investment Management Assessment (CPIMA). This significant shift
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A significant shift in Pakistan's economic planning has been announced by Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, with the introduction of its first climate-focused budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget will subject 30% of all public development
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The Scottish Government has been urged to take immediate action to achieve its ambitious net zero targets, but a recent report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) suggests that this will come at a significant cost. According to the report, the total net cost of achieving net zero will be
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ("MoEFCC") has made significant changes to the rules governing biological diversity, particularly with regards to the procedure for obtaining a certificate of origin for cultivated medicinal plants. The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025, effective from November 1, 2025, aim to
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Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, reaffirmed the UAE's dedication to safeguarding life on land and in water on the International Day for Biological Diversity. The theme "From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity" resonates with the UAE's
