Tag: Environmental Governance
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Greenland Move: How U.S. Ambitions Are Reshaping Arctic Mining
Overview: From Rhetoric to Real Action The Arctic beacon has shifted from ambition to concrete moves, as U.S. interests in Greenland gain urgency. Reports indicate that discussions between the White House and mining firms are intensifying, marking a transition from high-level statements to potential investment and project development. While official details remain sparse, the momentum…
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MDF Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development in Mining Communities for 2026
Overview: MDF’s Renewed Commitment for 2026 The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has reiterated its pledge to advance sustainable development in mining communities as the new year unfolds. Created under Act 912, the MDF is tasked with supporting community growth, environmental stewardship, and socio-economic resilience in areas affected by mining activities. The 2026 outlook emphasizes accountable…
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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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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…
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11 Adopted Amid Criticism and Divisions at UNEA-7
Overview: UNEA-7 Concludes with 11 Resolutions 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 and high-level diplomacy. Delegates adopted 11 resolutions from a slate of 15 draft proposals, signaling a cautious but tangible step forward in global environmental…
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Why Community Mining Is No Panacea for Illegal Mining
Understanding the Promise and Limits of Community Mining Community mining is often pitched as a practical solution to illegal mining. The idea is simple: empower local residents to extract natural resources in a controlled, revenue-sharing framework that benefits communities and reduces the lure of illegal activity. Yet as recent moves from national leadership underscore, relying…
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Zimbabwe: Harare Residents Petition Parliament Over Weak Enforcement of Environmental Laws Amid Worsening Pollution at Lake Chivero
Harare Residents Demand Policy Action as Lake Chivero Pollution Deepens Residents of Harare have united in a formal petition to Parliament, calling for immediate and decisive action to address escalating water pollution around Lake Chivero. The petition highlights what organizers describe as chronic weaknesses in environmental law enforcement and institutional failures that have allowed pollution…