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

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

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Water is the lifeblood of ecosystems, agriculture, and human survival. This category explores how water is managed, polluted, protected, and contested around the globe—between drought, privatization, and collective resilience.

Is the RECLIMA Restoration Project a Genuine Climate Fix or a Corporate Facade?

Introduction The RECLIMA project, officially known as "Upscaling Climate Resilience Measures in the Dry Corridor Agroecosystems of El Salvador," was approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on October 20, 2018, and has been under implementation since July 17, 2019 . Spanning five years, it focuses on restoring degraded ecosystems to protect water sources, stimulate aquifer recharge, and enhance agricultural...

Is the Definitive Recovery of Lake Ypacaraí a Realistic Goal or Empty Promise?

Introduction Lake Ypacaraí, Paraguay's most iconic inland water body, has long been a source of drinking water, irrigation, and recreation, supporting up to 79 species of fish and various mammals . However, rapid urbanization and pollution have led to severe eutrophication, with studies showing rising phosphorus levels and declining water transparency . The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $154...

MegaFiltros Program: Genuine Innovation or Greenwashing in Latin America’s Water Crisis?

Introduction The MegaFiltros Program emerged in 2025 as a collaborative effort between Latin American governments, notably Ecuador's under President Daniel Noboa, and multinational corporations to install large-scale water filtration systems...

Restoring Parque Nacional Alerce Costero: Triumphs, Threats, and the Shadow of Corporate Interests

Introduction Parque Nacional Alerce Costero, spanning Chile's Los Ríos region, protects one of the world's oldest forest ecosystems, featuring the iconic alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides) trees that can endure for millennia...

Is the Chubut Forest Recovery Project a Genuine Ecological Triumph or a Veil for Corporate Exploitation?

Introduction Chubut's forest restoration initiatives, centered on recovering native ecosystems in areas like the Reserva Provincial Naciente del Río Tigre and Los Alerces National Park, have gained momentum in recent...

Sungai Watch: Genuine Solution or Temporary Fix to Indonesia’s Plastic River Crisis?

Introduction Sungai Watch began as a response to Bali's polluted waterways, evolving into a nationwide effort against plastic pollution. By installing floating barriers made from upcycled materials, the organization prevents...

Europe’s Open Rivers Programme: Reviving Rivers or Masking Systemic Failures?

Introduction The Open Rivers Programme, launched as part of the EU's Horizon Europe mission, aims to restore endangered rivers by removing small, obsolete barriers and enhancing biodiversity . With €13.9...

Microcuencas Reforestation Initiative: Ecological Restoration or Corporate Greenwashing in Latin America’s Watersheds?

Introduction The Microcuencas Reforestation Initiative, active across Latin America, focuses on restoring small-scale watersheds through reforestation and ecosystem management. Rooted in broader efforts like Initiative 20x20, which aims to restore...

Can Bhutan’s Restoration Efforts Overcome Accelerating Climate Hazards and Economic Pressures?

Introduction Bhutan's commitment to environmental conservation is enshrined in its constitution, mandating at least 60% forest cover—a target it exceeds with policies emphasizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over pure economic...

China’s Rizhao Breakthrough: Seawater Yields Cheap Fresh Water, Green Hydrogen, and Brine Amid Global Water Crisis

Introduction China's northern provinces grapple with severe water shortages, driving innovation in desalination. The Rizhao facility, operational since late November 2025, marks a milestone by integrating low-grade waste heat (8–38°C)...

Uruguay’s Water and Circular Economy Program: Delivering Real Sustainability or Masking Corporate Interests?

Uruguay, long hailed as a sustainability leader in Latin America, has ramped up its efforts to integrate circular economy principles into water and waste management. The program, evolving since...

Is the Arroyo Caañabé Wastewater Treatment Project a Genuine Environmental Savior or Costly Green Facade?

Introduction Paraguay's water management challenges are well-documented, with rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion straining resources. Access to improved water sources rose to 97.3% by 2016, but losses from outdated infrastructure...

Proyecto RECLIMA: Truly Revitalizing Río Agua Caliente or Just a Band-Aid on Systemic Pollution?

Introduction Proyecto RECLIMA, launched in 2019 with a $127 million budget from the Green Climate Fund, focuses on upscaling climate resilience in El Salvador's Dry Corridor agroecosystems . Spanning 114...

Community River Restoration in Cordillera Blanca: Indigenous Empowerment Amid Corporate Exploitation and Greenwashing

Introduction The Cordillera Blanca, Peru's highest tropical mountain range, faces dual threats from climate-induced glacier retreat and mining pollution, disrupting rivers essential for indigenous Quechua livelihoods . Community river restoration...

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