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Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of country

Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) yesterday predicted that rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind may occur at different parts of the country in the next 24 hours, commencing 9 am today.
Govt restricts new industries within 10km of Sundarbans

Govt restricts new industries within 10km of Sundarbans
Pangolin burrows are biodiversity magnets in burnt forests, study shows

Pangolin burrows are biodiversity magnets in burnt forests, study shows
Eco-tourism supports conservation efforts, promotes environmental awareness

Eco-tourism supports conservation efforts, promotes environmental awareness
WB to continue support for key reform initiatives, Seck tells CA

WB to continue support for key reform initiatives, Seck tells CA
ECNEC approves 10 projects worth Tk 1,974 crore

ECNEC approves 10 projects worth Tk 1,974 crore
Rizwana asks forest dept no longer to plant eucalyptus and acacia trees

Rizwana asks forest dept no longer to plant eucalyptus and acacia trees
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Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds abate for now

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds abate for now

At least 130 homes have been destroyed by a wildfire raging outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze.

Saturday, 9 November 2024, 15:35
Green shoots spring from ashes in Brazil’s fire-resistant savanna

Green shoots spring from ashes in Brazil’s fire-resistant savanna

The huge wildfires that ripped through Brazil recently did not spare its vast tropical savanna, but green shoots are already emerging from the ashes there, proof of the vast grasslands` rare gift for fire resistance.

Sunday, 3 November 2024, 17:19
Put farmers first when scaling agroecology tech, say experts

Put farmers first when scaling agroecology tech, say experts

A virtual workshop held on September 10, 2024, entitled ‘Using digital tools to support climate & agroecological transitions at scale’, showcased the considerable potential of digital tools to supercharge agricultural and food systems change—but advocates must move with caution and listen to farmers every step of the way. 

Sunday, 27 October 2024, 22:35
Loco master suspended over death of elephant hit by train in Chunati Forest

Loco master suspended over death of elephant hit by train in Chunati Forest

Jamal Uddin, a loco master of Cox`s Bazar special train was suspended following the death of an elephant hit by a train in Chunati Sanctuary area in ??Cox`s Bazar on October 14.

Thursday, 24 October 2024, 20:37
Faidherbia albida: A green solution for Northern Cameroon

Faidherbia albida: A green solution for Northern Cameroon

In Northern Cameroon’s arid and semi-arid landscapes, where traditional agriculture increasingly struggles due to climate change and soil degradation, a sustainable solution is emerging: agroforestry, more specifically, Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR).

Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 19:04
Central Africa’s forests: Carbon heroes under threats

Central Africa’s forests: Carbon heroes under threats

The Central African subregion, which mainly comprises the Congo Basin, is home to one of the world’s largest expanses of tropical rainforest. It is a haven for an exceptionally diverse range of plant and animal species and provides essential ecosystem services.

Thursday, 19 September 2024, 18:41
Central African moist forests and savannas are net carbon sinks – for now

Central African moist forests and savannas are net carbon sinks – for now

A new study has found that Central African moist forests and savannas acted as net carbon sinks from 2010 to 2019, absorbing more carbon than emitted during that time. 

Saturday, 7 September 2024, 22:10
Six-year-old boy found alive in Vietnam forest after four days

Six-year-old boy found alive in Vietnam forest after four days

A six-year-old boy missing for four days was found alive in a forest in a mountainous part of northern Vietnam, police said Thursday.

Thursday, 22 August 2024, 18:17
Forest Department starts taking action against illegal pet-bird farms, shops

Forest Department starts taking action against illegal pet-bird farms, shops

The Forest Department has started taking legal action against those who have been operating pet bird farms and shops without licenses.

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 21:31
Africa: Forest data project expands into regional leadership

Africa: Forest data project expands into regional leadership

The East and Southern Africa Forest Observatory (OFESA) project has been a pivotal initiative in environmental conservation and sustainable forest management. Spanning 2020-2023, it sought to address critical gaps in forest monitoring and management across Eastern and Southern Africa, with support from the European Union and implementation led by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) and the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD). 

Sunday, 18 August 2024, 22:49
Yangambi: What’s gender got to do with DRC’s iconic forests?

Yangambi: What’s gender got to do with DRC’s iconic forests?

The management of forest resources is a crucial endeavour for sustainable development in the Yangambi landscape in the Tshopo province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Yet forest management is first and foremost about people – and gendered perspectives are often missing from such pursuits. 

Thursday, 15 August 2024, 18:51
Space mission that maps forests in 3D makes an early comeback

Space mission that maps forests in 3D makes an early comeback

In early 2023, the lidar mission that maps the Earth’s forests in 3D was to be burned up in the atmosphere to make way for another unrelated mission on the International Space Station. A last-minute decision by NASA saved its life and put it on hiatus until October 2024. Earlier this year, another surprise revealed itself: the mission that replaced GEDI was done with its work, effectively allowing GEDI to get back to work six months earlier than expected.

Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 19:14

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