Gabon//- The Gabonese government, through the Ministry of Water and Forests, in charge of Human-Wildlife Conflict, and African Parks have signed a Priority Support Plan (PSP) to strengthen the management of Moukalaba-Doudou National Park and the Wonga-Wongué Presidential Reserve, marking African Parks’ first official partnership in Gabon and a new phase of support for two natural […]
Mariëtte van der Walt, University of the Witwatersrand Climate change and changes in the way land is used are the two biggest threats to wildlife because they change the environment in which animals survive and thrive. Knowing how species respond to these pressures is central to planning conservation actions.
Accra, Ghana// — The SYND GenZs, the youth platform of the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), today raised red flags over an International Finance Corporation (IFC) funded project underway in Ghana.
Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered an immediate halt to land reclamation, dredging and environmental restoration projects operating without its environmental permits across Ghana.
Abu Dhabi, UAE –// Arabian Gulf Steel Industries, AGSI, the UAE’s largest private steelmaker and recycler, has achieved the lowest verified carbon footprint for rebar, marking a major step for low-carbon construction materials produced in the UAE.
Nickel is a key material for making EV batteries, wind turbines and solar panels. The leading role China has played in Indonesia’s industry has delivered much investment and many jobs. Yet concerns remain.
Høvik, Norway// – Energy-importing countries are scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters, as governments seek to reduce reliance on imported oil and gas by expanding domestically produced power, according to the tenth edition of DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia// — Guinea-Bissau has launched the RESIslands initiative to strengthen national capacity to assess climate risks and prepare investment proposals that protect communities, livelihoods and ecosystems.
Kimberley Simpson, University of Sheffield Plants use carbon dioxide (CO₂) in photosynthesis to make the carbohydrates they need to grow. As the CO₂ in the atmosphere rises, mainly because humans are burning fossil fuels, many plants can photosynthesise more or use water more efficiently. This is known as “CO₂ fertilisation”.
A bu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates//-From AI that can predict pregnancy complications months in advance and robots that navigate water networks, to new technologies restoring degraded soil and heat-resilient corals rebuilding reefs, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has unveiled its 2027 finalists following the most competitive cycle in its history.
