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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...

Natural Resource Preservation

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: 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: 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...

Bitcoin Mining’s Environmental Impact: Energy Consumption and Sustainability Trends

Introduction As cryptocurrencies continue to reshape global finance, their environmental toll remains a flashpoint of contention. Bitcoin, relying on the energy-intensive Proof of Work (PoW) mechanism, exemplifies this challenge. In...

Indigenous Peoples as Guardians of Biodiversity: Challenges and Conservation Efforts

Indigenous peoples have long been recognized as vital stewards of the planet's biodiversity, drawing on ancestral wisdom to maintain ecological balance. According to key data, they manage or own...

The Great Green Wall: Benefits and Challenges of Reforestation in Africa’s Climate Fight in 2025

Reforestation stands as a vital weapon in the global arsenal against climate change, with Africa's Great Green Wall exemplifying ambitious, continent-wide action. As of 2025, this initiative seeks to...

Unveiling Extinction Debt: Climate Change’s Silent Threat to North America’s Arctic Species

Extinction debt represents a critical yet often overlooked aspect of biodiversity loss, where species extinctions are delayed following habitat degradation or loss. Coined to describe populations that persist temporarily...

Glencore’s Deep-Sea Mining Push: Environmental Perils and Regulatory Gaps

Deep-sea mining has emerged as a flashpoint in global environmental discourse, driven by the demand for metals like nickel, cobalt, and manganese crucial for batteries and renewable technologies. Glencore,...