Environmental Protection: This category focuses on global and local efforts to defend nature against degradation, pollution, and climate change, highlighting regulations, citizen action, and innovation.
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 (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...
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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...