Environment

Environmental Solutions to Take Center Stage at World Conservation Congress

The Congress takes place every four years, bringing together government officials, business leaders, and representatives from indigenous groups, scientists, academics, influencers, and NGOs to identify evolving trends, current threats, and innovative...

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Africa’s New Frontier: African Ministers, World Bank and Partners Meet in Mauritius to Catalyze Investments for the Ocean Economy

About one third (31%) of Africa’s population lives on the coast, where the oceans are drivers for growth and prosperity. They provide jobs, food security and remain an important source of leisure and spiritual value. Yet, oceans —a tremendous resource...

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Rainbow Warrior in Lebanon to launch solar unity campaign in Mediterranean

The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior is on Saturday in the Port of Beirut for the first time in history to host a press conference and launch the “Sun unites us” Mediterranean tour which will highlight the massive potential for solar energy in the Arab...

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California Legislature Approves Historic Legislation to End Orca Captivity

The California legislature on August 26 sent historic legislation to Governor Jerry Brown that would prohibit the breeding and theatrical performance of captive orcas in California, as well as their export, consistent with federal law, out of North...

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