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The Sustainable Forests and Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project, driven by Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has achieved significant milestones in forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, and improved community livelihoods across Bangladesh. With a focus on data-driven approaches, the project has made notable strides in
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The Government has released a comprehensive plan to combat climate change, improve natural resource management, and protect the environment by 2030. The plan sets clear goals to enhance climate-resilient infrastructure, improve disaster prevention and adaptation capacity, and promote sustainable consumption and green growth. Priority is given to building resilience across
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The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in Qatar has initiated a nationwide effort to combat desertification and land degradation. The national strategy, launched on May 20, aims to conserve natural resources, protect biodiversity, and achieve optimal land use. Key stakeholders, including national entities and experts, have come together to
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Grade 7 students in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region received hands-on environmental science education through the annual Earth Challenge at Scout Island in April. The comprehensive education program covered various topics, including water, ecosystems, air, waste, invasive species, and climate change. The program included five days of lessons at Scout Island, culminating
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China's decision to continue building coal-fired power stations has been met with criticism, but the reality is far more nuanced. The UK, which once had its own coal mining industry, has since moved away from coal due to ideological and environmental concerns. In contrast, China's coal
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Scotland's path to achieving net zero by 2045 is fraught with challenges, according to a recent report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which warns that the country needs to see a "rapid increase" in the number of electric vehicles on the roads and the installation
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Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation with the launch of the 'Umbrella Programme to Support Development of Biodiversity Finance Plans'. This initiative is part of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), a global partnership led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and
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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser, emphasized that protecting the environment and controlling pollution is a shared responsibility among citizens, organizations, and the government. The adviser highlighted the need to reduce plastic use, eliminate single-use polythene bags, and promote sustainable alternatives. She also stressed the importance of
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A new study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University and Carnegie Mellon University has found that even in the absence of federal support, state-led action on climate change can make a significant difference in reducing carbon emissions. In a study published in Nature Communications, the researchers examined the
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The climate crisis has increased the prices of commodities and worsened famine, prompting the UN's climate chief to emphasize the need for swift action on greenhouse gas emissions to restore economic stability. Speaking in Panama, where recent drought has severely impacted international trade, Simon Stiell, the executive secretary
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In rural northern Djibouti, a groundbreaking project implemented by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) with funding from the African Development Bank through the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) has transformed lives, particularly those of women, who were previously denied access to land, training, and economic opportunities. The project'
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In the wake of climate variability, smallholder farmers in Kwale County, Kenya, are turning to climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices to enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability of their farms. The approach encompasses agroforestry systems, drought-tolerant crop varieties, and conservation agriculture techniques. Organizations such as the Global Evergreening Alliance's Restore
