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Wednesday, 28 January, 2026

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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...

Coasts, Wetlands & Mangroves

Is the FIAES Coastal-Marine Restoration Project Delivering Real Ecological Revival or Masking Deeper Systemic Failures in El Salvador?

Introduction El Salvador's coastal ecosystems, particularly its mangroves, are critical for biodiversity, fisheries, and storm protection, yet they've suffered immense degradation. The country has lost 60% of its forest cover since 1950, with mangroves declining at about 681 hectares per year {2}. The FIAES project, active in areas like Jiquilisco Bay—which holds nearly three-quarters of the nation's wetland forests at...

Panama’s Mangrove Restoration: Ecological Triumphs Amid Risks of Exploitation

Introduction Panama boasts approximately 161,000 hectares of mangroves as of 2020, but has lost 20-25% since the 1960s due to urbanization, shrimp farming, and infrastructure development . These ecosystems are powerhouses for blue carbon, storing 800-1,200 tons of CO₂e per hectare in areas like Panama Bay and Parita Bay . Recent initiatives, such as the Audubon Americas and Inter-American Development...