Laos Commits to Plant 34 Million Trees in 2024 to Boost Forest Cover
The Lao government plans to plant 34 million trees in 2024 across 42,000 hectares to achieve a 70% forest cover by 2025, engaging schools and communities in the effort.
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Brazil Sees 11.6% Drop in Deforestation in 2023
Brazil reports an 11.6% decrease in deforestation in 2023, losing 1.83 million hectares of native vegetation. The Amazon and Cerrado biomes account for over 85% of the loss.
Rizhao’s Eco-Renaissance: A Decade of Restoration Pays Off in Tourism Boom
After ten years of environmental restoration, Rizhao City in Shandong Province has emerged as a thriving eco-tourist hotspot, balancing economic growth with shorelines preservation.
China Unveils Ambitious 7-Year Biodiversity Conservation Plan
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment launches a seven-year biodiversity conservation program with 28 projects to preserve key species and genetic resources.
China’s Commitment to Biodiversity: Safeguarding Nature and Human Well-being
China intensifies its efforts to protect biodiversity, implementing extensive conservation policies and restoration projects to safeguard nature and enhance human well-being.
Bahe River Revitalization: A New Chapter for Xi’an’s Ecosystem
Ecological initiatives have restored the Bahe River in Xi’an, reversing severe pollution and revitalizing vital water resources and community spaces.
Canada Cracks Down on Petrochemical Pollution Amid Indigenous Crisis
Canada mandates stricter benzene controls for Ontario petrochemical plants following a chemical leak that forced an Indigenous community into emergency.
Laos Launches Initiative to Curb Harmful Pesticide Use
Laos initiates a project funded by the Global Environment Fund to reduce harmful pesticide use, enhancing human health and environmental safety, in collaboration with the UNDP and the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Shandong Releases White Paper on Yellow River Delta Biodiversity
Shandong Province releases a comprehensive white paper on biodiversity conservation in the Yellow River Delta, highlighting coordinated efforts to protect the region’s diverse ecosystems.
Thailand Releases Endangered Leatherback Turtles with Trackers
Thailand releases 11 endangered leatherback sea turtles into the Indian Ocean with satellite trackers, aiming to boost survival rates and support conservation efforts.