Environment

World Bank Support for Boosting Food Production in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors Thursday approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$ 89.4 million to support efforts of the Governments of Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia to boost food and farm productivity.

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Dongwon industries faces criminal charges in Africa

South Korea's largest tuna brand, Dongwon Industries, is facing criminal charges in Africa for forging government documents as well as penalties for its illegal fishing activities in African waters.

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Greenpeace welcomes forest conservation pilot from Indonesian palm oil producer

Greenpeace Indonesia Wednesday welcomed the launch of a forest conservation pilot project by Indonesia’s largest palm oil producer, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), to protect High Carbon Stock (HCS) forests and called on other palm oil producers to take...

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Oil and Gas Leases Denied on Scenic Public Lands in Wyoming and Utah

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San Rafael Desert in Utah is known for its scenic sandstone formations, expansive panoramas and fragile archeological resources.

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