Environment

World Bank Supports Good Governance and Environmental Practices for Solid Waste Management in Morocco

A $130 million loan will support the reform of the solid waste sector so that Moroccans gain more equal access to collection and disposal services in urban areas and create up to 70,000 jobs in waste recycling activities. The Third Municipal Solid...

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Global Seriola and Cobia Aquaculture Standards Released

The Seriola and Cobia Aquaculture Dialogue entered its final stage with the launch of the first of two 60-day public comment periods. As part of a diverse, multi-stakeholder process, the public is encouraged to provide feedback to draft standards...

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Uganda unveils the world's first Earth Hour forest

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Earth Hour 2010

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World Wildlife Fund urges Indonesian pulp producer APRIL to immediately stop pulping tropical forests

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Drainage canal inside APRIL acacia concession on peat soil in Pelalawan, Riau, Sumatra.

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