Tag: Biodiversity Conservation
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Indonesia Takes Action Against Mining Firms After Floods Hit Batang Toru and Its Rare Ape
Overview: Chaos in Batang Toru Sparks Accountability Calls The devastating floods and landslides that swept through Indonesia’s Batang Toru ecosystem in November 2024 caused widespread destruction and drew global attention to the fragile link between industry, biodiversity, and disaster risk. Officials report that the deluge may have killed up to 11% of the world’s population…
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Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens in Botswana: A Bold Push for Ecological Sovereignty and Nature Stewardship
Opening Moment: A Commitment to Africa’s Natural Heritage The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit officially opened at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana, signaling a landmark moment for the continent’s biodiversity agenda. Convened under the auspices of the African Union Commission (AUC) and guided by the Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, the…