European Union
The European Union's recognition of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification marks a significant milestone in reducing compliance barriers for Malaysian exporters and facilitating smoother trade flows. The move is expected to strengthen market access and bolster consumer confidence, as well as encourage greater international cooperation on
European Union
The International Trade Centre (ITC) has published updated handbooks on the European Union Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR) to help businesses comply with the regulation. The new editions incorporate updates from the latest guidance published by the European Commission, including a new requirement for downstream due diligence. Three new handbooks have
Climate change
The Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has implemented a ban on the use of chainsaws for cutting, felling, or trimming of trees, aiming to protect the environment and safeguard community livelihoods. The commissioner, Dr Dahir Muhammad Hashim, emphasized that violators risk fines, confiscation, and imprisonment. The ban
Climate change
Governor Helder Barbalho hosted strategic bilateral meetings with diplomatic representatives from India and Iran in a bid to strengthen partnerships in sustainability and economic development. The meetings, which took place on Tuesday (9), highlighted the importance of Para's role in environmental preservation, with the state boasting 75% of
Climate change
In a pioneering effort to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, Indonesia's national climate strategy places significant emphasis on forests' role in absorbing CO2. Riau, a province with a history of high deforestation rates, is crucial in this endeavor, aiming to contribute 140 million tonnes of CO2 absorption
European Union
The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step in regulating deforestation-free products, as stated in the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). This regulation aims to mitigate deforestation and forest degradation in the EU by tracing products associated with cattle, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood. The EU's
Climate change
Somalia's reliance on biomass fuels and integration into the global trade system have led to devastating consequences, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, and rising carbon emissions. However, the country is also one of Africa's richest in renewable potential, with solar irradiance averaging 5-7 kWh/m2/day and
Climate change
A historic shift in the Amazon Basin's governance has been achieved as the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) has created a formal role for Indigenous peoples, giving them a voice in the organization's decision-making process for the first time. This development comes at a crucial moment
Climate change
Tropical forests provide a crucial cooling function, shading the land, releasing water vapor, and seed clouds that reflect sunlight. However, when these forests are cleared, the ground bakes, rain clouds thin, and the risk of fire rises, leaving rural communities vulnerable to deadly heat exposure. A recent study published in
Climate change
The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed Coles' commitment to source deforestation-free beef, but has pointed out that the supermarket's acknowledgement of deforestation's contribution to biodiversity loss and climate change is long overdue. Coles has announced that it will stop sourcing beef linked to deforestation for
Climate change
A new study from National University highlights the importance of indigenous peoples' role in biodiversity protection in the Amazon rainforest. The research, presented in the Journal of the Selva Andina Biosphere, contrasts the academic perception of biodiversity with that of Amazonian indigenous peoples. The study emphasizes the significance of
Climate change
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched a tree-planting project at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment of the Nigerian Army in Abuja. The initiative aims to boost Nigeria's green cover and national ecological security
