Tag: Deforestation
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Danantara to Manage Land Seized From 28 Firms After Deadly Sumatra Floods
Introduction In a decisive move following one of the worst flood disasters in Sumatra’s recent history, Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara has announced it will manage land reclaimed from 28 firms whose exploitation permits were revoked for deforestation. Officials say the illegal clearing of forests contributed to catastrophic floods that claimed more than 1,000 lives,…
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Danantara to Manage Land Reclaimed From 28 Firms After Sumatra Floods
Overview: Danantara Takes on a Controversial Role Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, has announced it will manage land reclaimed from 28 companies whose permits were revoked due to deforestation activities in Sumatra. Authorities say these environmental damages contributed to the catastrophic floods that killed more than 1,000 people and displaced tens of thousands. The move…
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Danantara to Manage Land Seized After Sumatra Floods
Danantara Takes Charge of Reclaimed Land Following Sumatra Floods In the wake of devastating floods in Sumatra that authorities say were worsened by illegal deforestation and poorly managed land use, the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara has announced it will manage land reclaimed from 28 companies whose permits were revoked. The move marks a significant…
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Solar barns in tobacco: Sustainable TZ future
Introduction: A greener path for Tanzania’s tobacco sector Tanzania’s tobacco industry is a cornerstone of rural livelihoods, providing income for hundreds of thousands of households and contributing to the country’s place among the world’s top producers. Yet the system is energy- and emission-intensive. Traditionally, tobacco leaves are cured using firewood, a process that consumes vast…
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EU seals contentious Mercosur trade deal, pledges fair trade over tariffs
A landmark moment in global trade The European Union and the Mercosur bloc—comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay—signed a long-awaited trade agreement that European leaders described as a turning point for global commerce. After more than two decades of negotiations, the pact aims to reduce barriers, expand market access, and set a shared framework for…
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Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves: A Turning Point for Environmental Enforcement
Ghana has moved to ban mining in forest reserves nationwide, a decisive shift that reverses a 2022 policy framework allowing regulated extraction. The announcement, confirmed by the Ministry of Environment, marks a bold stance on forest protection and signals a new era in environmental enforcement across the country. The ban is intended to curb illegal…
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EU Grants Ghana €2.4 Million to Restore Threatened Forest Reserves
Overview: EU funding targets forest restoration in Ghana The European Union has announced a €2.4 million grant to support four forest restoration projects across Ghana. The initiative comes in response to widespread deforestation driven in part by illegal mining activities, also known as galamsey. By backing on-the-ground restoration, the EU aims to rebuild degraded landscapes,…
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EU grants Ghana €2.4m to revive forests amid illegal mining crisis
Europe supports Ghana’s fight to restore damaged forests The European Union has stepped forward with a €2.4 million grant to Ghana to support four forest restoration projects across the country. The funding, announced amid ongoing concerns about the environmental damage caused by illegal mining and agricultural pressure, aims to accelerate forest recovery, protect biodiversity, and…
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Biomass Data Powers Brazil at COP30 Climate Summit Global
Brazil Sets the Stage for a Biomass-Driven COP30 As COP30 opens in Brazil, the global climate conversation centers on the Amazon—the world’s largest rainforest and a critical climate regulator. The European Space Agency (ESA) has long championed biomass mapping as a key tool for understanding forest carbon stocks. This year, Brazil is positioning itself to…
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COP30 Protest in Brazil: Belem Venue Storm by Activists
Protest at COP30 in Belem: What Happened In Belem, Brazil, a group of protesters armed with batons forced their way toward the COP30 venue, where international officials and climate delegates have been convening to negotiate action on global warming. The incident underscored the high tensions around climate policy and the urgency many activists feel to…