GEF, others commit $48m to expand world’s protected areas
Post Views: 1,281 A new investment of $48 million that will address issues ranging from coastal fisheries and conservation funds
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IFAD decorates Nwanze with maiden Africa Food Prize award
Post Views: 1,215 The Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has decorated its President, Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, with
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Nigeria, others explore legal frameworks for implementing Nagoya Protocol
Post Views: 1,170 More than forty participants from Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Caribbean joined workshops, organized by International Development Law
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IUCN: First global conservation priorities emerge
Post Views: 1,099 Limiting illegal trade in threatened species, promoting nature-based solutions to climate change and accounting for biodiversity conservation
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How ocean warming is affecting humans, nature-Report
Post Views: 1,152 Ocean warming is affecting humans in direct ways and the impacts are already being felt, including effects
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IUCN Congress: New guidelines on management of designated areas unveiled
Post Views: 1,149 A new guidelines aimed to support the management of areas recognised simultaneously under several international designations, all
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Degraded land: Pledges exceed Bonn Challenge initiative target
Post Views: 1,183 Pledges by governments, organisations and companies towards the realisation of the Bonn Challenge as already exceeded the
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Expert makes case for REDD+ specific funding as Nigeria pilot scheme set to commence
Post Views: 1,184 By Kayode Aboyeji As the coast appears clear for implementation of Nigeria’s pilot Reducing Emissions from Deforestation
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Global conservation efforts on track to meet target
Post Views: 1,396 With 14.7 per cent of the Earth’s land and 12 per cent of its territorial waters under
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UNESCO applauds Obama for creating world’s largest protected marine area
Post Views: 1,301 For demonstrating his  determination to protect the environment, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
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