The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations welcomed the ninth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility, saying initial pledges of $3.9 billion will support agriculture, climate and food security solutions. The funding cycle,...
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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi said the emirate is continuing to advance science-based environmental programmes and innovative tools to strengthen climate adaptation, protect natural resources and preserve biodiversity, as the world marks World Environment Day...
CAMPO GRANDE: Senior officials and delegates meeting in Brazil this week said migratory species that cross national borders face mounting threats from habitat loss, pollution, climate pressures and poorly planned infrastructure, as the 15th Conference of the Parties...
MENA Newswire News Desk: A transformative $282 million initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), was unveiled today to enhance global agrifood systems' sustainability and environmental impact. The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a...
MENA Newswire News Desk: The 16th UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) officially opened in Cali, Colombia on Monday, with high hopes for meaningful negotiations aimed at protecting the planet’s biodiversity. The summit, recognized as one of...
MENA Newswire News Desk: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) will partner with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to host the fifth Species Survival Commission (SSC) Leaders’ Meeting in Abu...
A concerning outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus is gripping South America, with wildlife authorities on high alert as the pathogen expands its deadly reach beyond avian species. Initially contained within bird populations, this...
In a notable stride towards environmental conservation, Marcus Nobel, the great-grandnephew of Alfred Nobel, has instituted the "Green Nobel" prize. This prestigious accolade, distinct and independent from the traditional Nobel Foundation awards, specifically honors the...
In the sizzling backdrop of Athens, Tiembe, a 15-year-old Angolan lion, curiously examines his icy breakfast: slabs of red meat embedded within a foot-long ice block. After moments of contemplation, he begins to lick the...