Ngos News
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Is Manila’s new white sand coast a threat to marine life?The Philippines’ department of environment and natural resources has come under fire after dumping dolomite sand, typically used in construction, on the shores of Manila Bay as part of an US$8 million beautification project. -
Experts question integrity of Indonesia’s claim of preventing deforestationA US$103.8 million payout for Indonesia has been approved by the UN’s Green Climate Fund in exchange for reducing emissions by avoiding deforestation. But observers have questioned the way the Indonesian government arrived at that figure.
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How do we avert global warming and pandemics? New app has answersA new online platform shows where best to protect land in order to safeguard biodiversity and stem carbon emissions. -
Discovery of threatened species pushes bid to protect Vietnam forestAn extensive biodiversity survey in Kon Plong, a district in Vietnam’s central highlands, has revealed the presence of endangered endemic species such as the gray-shanked douc langur in forests that are not currently protected.
Ngos Opinion
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India can stop palm oil deforestation in Southeast Asia– As the biggest consumer of palm oil, India can take a lead in demanding ethical production that can stop deforestation in Southeast Asia and reduce air pollution. -
Stimulating Brazil’s bioeconomy– By establishing a firm institutional foundation of “virtuous incentives,” Brazil can offer the world an innovative new agricultural model to help tackle climate change. -
Stopping Cambodia’s reckless urban development– State capture has turned the Cambodian government into an agent of private industrial interests, rather than a defender of citizens' interests. The country urgently needs a proper civil registration system and a modern land registry.
Videos
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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Earth to Paris: A love letter– As the UN climate change conference enters its crucial final days, global social media campaign #EarthtoParis wants to send a strong message to world leaders: Make this the turning point against climate change.
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