Pacific Climate Groups Set Five Red Lines Ahead of COP31
Nadi, Fiji: Pacific climate advocates have issued five major “red lines” ahead of the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu,...
Environmental Protection
Riau Police Seize 65 Tonnes of Suspected Smuggled Mangrove Charcoal Bound for Malaysia
Indonesian authorities in Riau province have intercepted a vessel carrying an estimated 65 tonnes of mangrove charcoal that police suspect...
Biswaraj Panda Assumes Charge as Subarnapur DFO, Highlights Forest and Wildlife Conservation
Report: Sudam Babu, State Bureau, Odisha Subarnapur, Odisha: Biswaraj Panda has assumed charge as the new Divisional Forest Officer (DFO)...
China Accelerates Green Development With New Measures to Promote Clean Energy and Sustainable Growth
Beijing: China has announced new steps to strengthen its green development strategy, focusing on renewable energy expansion, low-carbon technologies and...
World Cleanup Day Highlights Global Responsibility for a Cleaner and Healthier Planet
September 20, 2026: World Cleanup Day is drawing attention to the shared responsibility of individuals, communities, businesses and governments to...
UNEP Highlights Global Efforts to Tackle Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter on International Coastal Cleanup Day
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has used International Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 to highlight the growing global challenge of...
International Conference in New Delhi Brings Global Experts Together to Discuss Environment and Climate Governance
A major international conference on environmental governance and climate challenges is bringing together judges, environmental experts, government officials and judicial...
Odisha Pollution Control Board Marks 43 Years With New Environmental Monitoring Initiatives
Bhubaneswar, September 18, 2026: The State Pollution Control Board, Odisha marked its 43rd Foundation Day on Friday with a programme...
New Conservation Effort Launched to Protect Mengalum Island
A new conservation initiative is taking shape on Mengalum Island off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, as researchers and a newly established...
Natural World Heritage Sites Face Growing Climate Threats
Natural World Heritage sites around the globe are coming under increasing pressure as climate change intensifies, with extreme weather events...
FAO to Launch New Biodiversity Project Across Madagascar, Mexico and Uganda
Rome, September Agrifood systems are being placed at the center of international efforts to protect biodiversity, with the Food and...
Nigeria: Government Moves to Strengthen Gas Investment and Crack Down on Delayed Projects
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to attract investment into its natural-gas sector while putting greater pressure on companies that have...
Nigeria: Regulator Threatens to Revoke Licences of Delayed Gas-Flare Projects
Nigeria is stepping up pressure on investors involved in its gas-flare commercialisation programme, warning that companies could lose their project...
Croatia Orders New Measures After Illegal Landfill Findings Trigger Environmental Concerns
ZAGREB — Croatian authorities are facing renewed pressure to address illegal waste disposal after investigators uncovered additional locations believed to...
Myanmar Expands Environmental Protection With New Protected Forest in Shan State
NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar has designated more than 61,000 acres of forest in Shan State as a protected public...
43 Tonnes of Illegal Waste Removed From Sites in County Roscommon
A major clean-up operation in County Roscommon has resulted in the removal of approximately 43 tonnes of illegally dumped waste...
Samoa Puts Communities at the Centre of Invasive Species Protection
APIA — Samoa has intensified efforts to protect its natural ecosystems and food-production systems by placing local communities at the...
Waste Segregation at Source: The Everyday Habit That Can Transform Cleaner Communities
Effective waste management does not begin at a landfill or a recycling facility. It begins inside homes, offices, schools and...
Cape Town Urges Residents to Save Water as Dam Levels Trail Last Year
Cape Town is continuing to face an uncertain water outlook as dam storage remains below the level recorded during the...
Benue Government Warns Against Construction Along Waterways as Flood Prevention Drive Intensifies
MAKURDI, NIGERIA — September 6, 2026: The Benue State Government has renewed its warning against construction along waterways and other...
World Faces 1.5°C Warming Threshold as UNEP Urges Three-Stage Climate Response
Global warming is approaching a critical threshold, with the world increasingly likely to experience temperatures above 1.5°C of pre-industrial levels....
Singapore Reports Progress in Tackling Litter, Waste and Public Cleanliness
SINGAPORE, September 4, 2026 — Singapore has reported measurable improvements in public cleanliness during the first half of 2026, with...
Australia Approves Major Queensland Coal Mine Expansion Through 2055
Date: September 4, 2026Country: AustraliaCategory: Australia News / Environment New Environmental Authority Gives Green Light to Saraji Mine Extension CANBERRA:...
France Set to Present Climate Assessment After Extreme Summer Weather
France is preparing to release its assessment of the country's summer climate after a season marked by a series of...
Norway Reviews Future of Controversial U-864 Wreck After New Covering Recommendation
Norwegian authorities are preparing to make a fresh decision on the long-running U-864 submarine wreck case after a new government-commissioned...
Protected Mediterranean Forests Can Offer Cooler Refuges During Extreme Summer Heat
Strictly protected forests in the Mediterranean region may provide an important natural defense against increasingly intense summer heat. Research highlighted...
Coral Reefs and Mangroves Can Help Reduce Coastal Flood Risk, but Effectiveness Varies
August 25, 2026 — Coral reefs and mangrove forests can act as natural barriers against coastal flooding, but their ability...
Improving Public Transport Emerges as Most Popular Green Transport Policy, OECD Finds
Paris, August 23, 2026: Improving public transportation has emerged as the most widely supported policy for reducing the environmental impact...
Small Wetlands Could Strengthen Flood Protection, Study Finds
New Research, August 16, 2026: A new study has highlighted the potentially powerful role of small wetlands in reducing flood...
The Big Nature Turnaround: Redirecting Trillions of Dollars to Protect the Planet
Global Environment, August 16, 2026: A striking imbalance in global finance is drawing increasing attention: while hundreds of billions of...
UNDP Highlights How Cocoa Farming Can Support Livelihoods and Restore Nature
New York, August 14, 2026: Cocoa is much more than the key ingredient behind chocolate. For millions of farming families,...
UNEP Warns Nature Crisis Is Accelerating as One Million Species Face Extinction Threat
New York, August 14, 2026: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is drawing renewed attention to the accelerating global nature...
Food Waste Recycling Could Deliver Major Climate Benefits, but Plastic Pollution Creates a New Environmental Challenge
A new study has highlighted an important environmental opportunity—and a surprising warning—within efforts to recycle food waste. Researchers have found...
Bangladesh Strengthens Climate Policy Push Ahead of COP31
Bangladesh is placing stronger emphasis on science, reliable data and evidence-based decision-making as it prepares for the next phase of...
Europe’s Shrinking Rivers Reveal a Growing Water Crisis
Europe is facing a growing water challenge as prolonged heat and drought push river levels to unusually low points across...
Bangladesh Calls for Evidence-Based Climate Policy Ahead of COP31
Bangladesh is stepping up its call for stronger, evidence-based climate policymaking as countries prepare for the next major round of...
Disaster Risk Reduction This Week: Why Reliable Information and Prevention Matter More Than Ever
Natural hazards are becoming more frequent and more complex as climate change, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and population growth increase...
Beating Extreme Heat: How UNEP’s 50@50 Initiative Is Helping Cities Build a Safer and More Climate-Resilient Future
Extreme heat has emerged as one of the most serious environmental and public health challenges of the 21st century. Rising...
Europe Endures Intensifying Heatwave as Scientists Warn 2026 Could Become One of the Hottest Years on Record
Large parts of Europe are once again experiencing an intense heatwave, with soaring temperatures, prolonged dry conditions, and growing wildfire...
Climate Crisis Accelerates as Rising Temperatures Demand Immediate Global Action
The world is entering a new era of climate extremes, with soaring temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and increasingly unpredictable weather becoming...
