Tag: Biodiversity
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GEF Approves $372 Million to Tackle Global Environmental Challenges and Kickstarts New Investment Cycle
GEF Announces $372 Million Funding to Accelerate Global Environmental Action The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a substantial funding package of $372 million to advance environmental protection worldwide. This decision marks a critical step as the agency gears up for a new cycle of investments, signaling renewed momentum for biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and…
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GEF approves $372M funding to tackle global environmental challenges
Overview: A bold step forward for the environment The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a substantial funding package totaling $372 million, signaling a renewed commitment to address pressing environmental challenges around the world. This new funding cycle will support 36 programs and projects across 59 countries, including 21 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and…
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GEF Approves $372 Million in Global Funding to Tackle Environmental Challenges and Kick Off a New Investment Cycle
Global Environmental Facility Announces $372 Million in New Funding The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a substantial $372 million in funding to combat pressing environmental challenges around the world. This allocation marks the start of a new cycle of investments designed to accelerate action on climate change, biodiversity protection, land degradation, and sustainable consumption…
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Drought-Stricken Forests: Southern Israel’s Grim, Gray Landscape
Introduction: A Forest Under Siege by Drought In southern Israel, a once-lush expanse of trees is losing its color and vitality. The Sansana Forest, part of the Yatir region, has become a stark example of how prolonged drought, heat waves, and shifting climate patterns are reshaping landscapes that locals consider a vital part of their…
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Drought Devastates Southern Israel’s Forests: A Grim Picture of Bereaved Pines and Dryland Transformation
The Quiet Crisis: Drought in the Southern Forests In the arid expanses of southern Israel, forests once celebrated for their shade and biodiversity are facing an unprecedented drought-driven crisis. As dry seasons stretch longer and rainfall becomes increasingly irregular, trees struggle to access the water they depend on. The result is a forest landscape that…
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Minke Whale Presence Confirmed Off Sunshine Coast by UniSC Researchers
Background: A Rare Visitor in Australian Waters In a landmark finding for Australia’s east coast, researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) have confirmed the presence of a rare minke whale north of the Sunshine Coast. The discovery was driven by a concerted effort to monitor marine mammal activity using acoustic data, a…
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Where the Wild Things Thrive: Finding and Protecting Nature’s Climate Change Safe Havens
Introduction: A Race to Find Nature’s Climate Safe Havens As global temperatures rise, species are forced to retreat to pockets of the landscape where conditions remain hospitable. These climate refugia—areas that buffer wildlife from rapid warming—offer critical lifelines for survival. The idea, born in California’s Sierra Nevada amid shrinking snowpack and shifting ecosystems, has turned…
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Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens
Introduction: A growing sanctuary at the edge of climate change From the Sierra Nevada’s rugged peaks to the grassy plains of the Great Basin, scientists are identifying a hopeful concept: nature’s climate change safe havens. As temperatures rise and snowpack declines reshape ecosystems, certain places offer resilience for wildlife and meaningful refuge for humanity. The…
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UNEA-7 Adopts 11 Resolutions amid Debate and Divisions in Nairobi
UNEA-7 Wraps Up with 11 Resolutions Amid Contention The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya on December 12, 2025, with the adoption of 11 resolutions from 15 draft proposals. The results, while seen by some as a step forward for global environmental governance, drew sharp criticism from civil…
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UNEA-7 Adopts 11 Resolutions Amid Debate and Division
Overview: UNEA-7 Concludes in Nairobi with a Mixed Outcome The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) wrapped up in Nairobi, Kenya on December 12, 2025, after a week of intense negotiations among nearly 200 member states and hundreds of civil society organizations. Delegates adopted 11 resolutions from a slate of 15 draft…