Environment

Greenpeace urges G20 governments to bring Paris Agreement into force this year

The Hangzhou G20 communique issued brings climate change to the center stage of the global political agenda and sends a strong signal for all nations to join the Paris Agreement as soon as possible, on 5th September. Greenpeace urges governments...

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Countries bordering Indian Ocean to test tsunami preparedness down to community level

Together, they will test standard operating procedures of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System including communications links between all stakeholders, as the rapid transmission of messages between authorities and populations at risk...

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Bonn Challenge approaches target to restore 150 million hectares of degraded land

The Government of Malawi and the Association of Guatemalan Private Natural Reserves have committed to restoring a total of 4.54 million hectares of degraded land as part of the Bonn Challenge initiative, on 4th September, as announced at the IUCN...

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World Bank supports Sri Lanka to Advance Disaster Recovery Efforts

Sri Lanka and the World Bank on 5th September signed a US$42 million credit to protect people and infrastructure from climate-related risks and support the government in responding effectively to disasters.

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