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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted that his government is not slowing down efforts to tackle climate change, despite softening green policies aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The changes, announced on Wednesday, include a delay in the ban on new petrol and diesel cars from
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The UK Government has been accused of abandoning its commitment to net zero emissions and trashing the country's economic future by delaying a ban on new petrol and diesel cars and pushing back deadlines to end the sale of new gas boilers. The National Trust, a charity dedicated
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Research investigators at the University of Economics have published a new report highlighting the importance of valuing water-related ecosystem services (ES) in Vietnam, particularly in addressing water scarcity (WS) in rice farming. The study employed the contingent valuation method to estimate the value of ES in Vietnam, focusing on provisioning
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In the western Guatemalan Highlands, where poverty rates are elevated and climate change takes a toll, a comparative study has shed light on the effectiveness of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) actions in promoting biodiversity within agricultural landscapes. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) conducted a study across 20 farms
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Research by the Agricultural Genetic Engineering Research Institute suggests that climate change is altering drought patterns, making them longer, more frequent, and more severe, particularly in arid and semi-arid agroecosystems. To mitigate the effects of drought on crop production and food security, amending soil properties and enhancing its fertility is
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Bihar, one of India's 12 largest states by area, faces significant development challenges, including low per capita income, high poverty rates, and inadequate infrastructure. The state's road network plays a crucial role in facilitating economic growth and improving living standards. The Bihar State Highways III Project
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Agriculture and environmental conservation are interconnected with food security, making it crucial to develop innovative and responsible approaches to livestock production. Climate change impacts regions vulnerable to arid lands, where water scarcity, desertification, and food insecurity are prevalent. The use of digital data gathering and dissemination tools, such as remote
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to addressing food security issues, with a goal to increase agricultural productivity in a healthy, secure, and sustainable way. Her Excellency Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change & Environment, chaired the second session of the Emirates Food Security Council of 2023,
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Via t Nam has made significant strides in poverty reduction, clean water provision, infrastructure development, and social equality, as highlighted in the 2023 Voluntary National Reviews. However, challenges persist in addressing hunger, improving healthcare and education, and advancing gender equality. The country's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
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The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a state-owned enterprise in Nairobi, is undergoing a major renovation for the first time since it was opened in 1973. The renovation, led by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), aims to restore the facility's status as East Africa's premier conference
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Organizers of the "We20" conference, a meeting of 400 participants discussing global issues, were told by the New Delhi police to end the meeting due to a lack of proper permission in a high-security zone. The meeting, which was held in advance of the G-20 summit hosted by
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The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has issued a report highlighting the Green Belt's untapped potential to address climate change, nature decline, and food security concerns. The report, 'State of the Green Belt 2023', emphasizes the need to make the Green Belt "greener, wetter,
