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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

Environmental Protection

Is the Saneamiento Project in Sepur, Sayaxché Delivering Real Environmental Justice or Masking Deeper Exploitation in Guatemala’s Petén Region?

The Saneamiento Project, formally known as "Derecho Humano al Agua y al Saneamiento Sostenible en Igualdad en la Comunidad Sepur del Municipio de Sayaxché, Petén, Guatemala," targets water access in a region plagued by environmental degradation . Funded by international donors like Treball Solidari and implemented by local groups such as Loq' Laj Ch'och', it involves well drilling and...

Gelephu Mindfulness City: Bhutan’s Bold Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Harmony

Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), nestled in southern Bhutan near the Indian border, spans approximately 1,000 square kilometers and is designed as a Special Administrative Region to foster economic growth while upholding Bhutan's unique GNH framework . Announced on December 17, 2023, during the kingdom's National Day, the project envisions a harmonious blend of spirituality, ecology, and innovation, with 11 mandala-inspired...

Tropical Forests Forever Facility: Lifeline for Rainforests or Greenwashing Scheme?

Lifeline for Rainforests or Greenwashing Scheme? The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) represents a pivotal moment in global environmental finance, formally launched on November 6, 2025, at COP30 in Belém,...

Environmental Challenges and Reforestation Projects in Colombia 2025

Introduction In 2025, Colombia stands at a critical juncture in its environmental journey. Home to nearly 10% of global biodiversity, the country contends with severe challenges including deforestation, illegal mining,...

PaisajesQueRenacen: True Forest Revival or Corporate Greenwashing in Latin America?

Introduction Latin America's forests, vital carbon sinks holding 34 percent of global mitigation potential , face unprecedented threats from agricultural expansion and fires. Projects like PaisajesQueRenacen, though not explicitly documented...

Restoring the Miombo Woodlands: Genuine Revival or Veiled Exploitation?

Introduction The Miombo woodlands, the largest tropical woodland formation in Africa, cover about 2.7 million square kilometers and are essential for regional biodiversity and human sustenance . Dominating landscapes in...

Is the WACA Mangrove Restoration Project Truly Empowering West African Communities or Masking Deeper Coastal Crises?

The WACA program, initiated in 2018 with an initial $210 million World Bank financing package , has evolved into a cornerstone of coastal resilience in West Africa. Spanning nine...

Unveiling the Plan de Restauración Funcional de la Selva Paranaense: Progress, Critiques, and Paths Forward

Introduction The Selva Paranaense, spanning Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, has lost vast swathes to agriculture and logging, with Paraguay alone seeing over 80% deforestation in the past half-century . Enter...

Unveiling the Plan de Restauración Funcional de la Selva Paranaense: Ecological Revival or Masked Exploitation?

The Paranaense rainforest, once a verdant expanse teeming with unique species, has suffered catastrophic losses, with over 90% of its original cover vanished due to logging, agriculture, and infrastructure...

Vida Nativa Tropical Forest Restoration Project: Genuine Biodiversity Revival or Corporate Greenwashing in Central America?

Central America's tropical forests, vital for global biodiversity and carbon storage, face relentless threats from agriculture, ranching, and urban sprawl. The Vida Nativa project, highlighted in recent certifications as...

Vida Nativa: Ecological Revival or Corporate Greenwashing in Tropical Forest Restoration?

Introduction The Vida Nativa Tropical Forest Restoration Project, launched in the early 2020s, targets degraded tropical and subtropical lands in Argentina, with reported ties to broader Latin American efforts. It...

Brazil’s Energy Transition: Renewable Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond

Introduction Brazil's energy landscape in 2025 exemplifies a successful yet evolving transition toward sustainability. Drawing from exhaustive data, the country's electricity generation is dominated by renewables, with hydropower at around...

The Ravaged Lands of Donbas: Environmental Devastation from the Ukraine War

KEY FIGURES: Carbon Footprint: The war has resulted in significant greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates suggesting around 175 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in the first two years alone...

Europe’s Push for Sustainable Farming Amid Export Controversies

The European Union's ambitious goals to slash pesticide use—aiming for a 50% reduction by 2025, 80% by 2030, and complete phase-out by 2035 under the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR)—reflect...