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Korean Civil Society Calls for Government to Take Responsibility as a Major Plastic Producer, not Standing on the Sidelines

September 13, 2024 – On September 11, Uproot Plastics (a coalition organized by civil society groups based in Korea to ‘root out’ plastic problems) held a press conference urging the Korean government to take a strong stance in the upcoming…

The central role played by Indigenous Peoples in biodiversity conservation needs to be properly and accurately recognised by science

Indigenous Peoples play an indisputable and critical role in the conservation of the planet’s biodiversity. Their lands and livelihoods sustain life in myriad forms. However, a scientific study by researchers at the ICTA-UAB published in Nature concludes that this vital…

Humans Rescue Doomsday Glacier?

It was only 3 years ago when a group of distinguished climate scientists led by Erin C. Pettit (Oregon State University) said Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf of the Thwaites Glacier/Antarctica, aka Doomsday Glacier, could collapse “within as little as 5…

Bangladesh’s Economic Resurgence: Attracting Foreign Investment Amid Political Transition

Bangladesh has always been open to foreign investment, and the interim government of Bangladesh under Dr Yunus is working to draw in capital for areas that will see economic growth, even though the recent political transition in Bangladesh slowed down…

Klamath River Dam Removal Allows Salmon to Run Free for First Time in More Than a Century

The Klamath-Trinity River system in southern Oregon and northern California was once the site of huge salmon runs — one estimate put them at 650,000 to one million fish. The Klamath River watershed supports chinook and coho salmon, steelhead trout and other fish species that contribute to Tribal,…

Journey to Paradise Falls: Monamon Norte, Bauko’s Hidden Gem

by Junifer Gambolao Felix In an era where educational paradigms are shifting to encompass a broader understanding of our role as stewards of the Earth, there is a growing recognition of the need to appreciate and care for our natural…

India-Bangladesh Water Dispute: Why a New Approach is Necessary

Bangladesh, a country that struggles with nature’s forces frequently, recently dealt with one of the worst flood catastrophes in decades. Notably, there is growing evidence that the neighbouring country of India’s actions are to blame for this catastrophe, as well…

Renewables Generated 40% of Global Electricity for First Time Ever in 2023

According to two new reports from BloombergNEF (BNEF), the global clean energy transition has reached significant milestones and is poised to continue at its current pace. Last year for the first time more than 40 percent of the planet’s electricity…

UN Chief Guterres Issues ‘Global SOS’ to World Leaders to ‘Save Our Seas’

Speaking from Tonga on Tuesday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a “global SOS,” urging governments to increase climate action to “Save Our Seas.” By: Cristen Hemingway Jaynes Guterres called for international leaders to slash global greenhouse gas emissions, rapidly phase…

Rights of Nature PH and Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. Celebrate Success of “Kalikasan, Karapatan, Komix” Online Drawing Competition 

Quezon City, Philippines – Rights of Nature (RoN) PH and Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the “Kalikasan, Karapatan, Komix” Online Drawing Competition, which aimed to raise awareness on environmental issues through the creative…

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