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At various times in the geologic past, the Earth had dense forests in low-lying wetland areas. Due to natural processes such as flooding, these forests were buried underneath soil. As more and more soil deposited over them, they were compressed.

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Wangari Maathai was well-known as a political, social, and environmental activist. In 1977 she started a grass-roots movement aimed at countering the deforestation that was threatening the means of subsistence of the agricultural population.

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Kigali Embraces Nature-Based Solutions to Tackle Climate Challenges
Kigali Embraces Nature-Based Solutions to Tackle Climate Challenges

Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, is embarking on an ambitious endeavor to address its pressing climate hazards, including flash floods, landslides, and soil erosion, through nature-based solutions. The Scaling Urban Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa…

Global Negotiations Underway in Busan to Finalize Legally Binding Plastic Pollution Treaty
Global Negotiations Underway in Busan to Finalize Legally Binding Plastic Pollution Treaty

Inger Andersen Director of UNEP revealed INC-5 is a historic moment to end the world’s plastic pollution crisis and protect our environment

Kenyan Entrepreneurs Innovate to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Kenyan Entrepreneurs Innovate to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Due to a rise in the rates of Gender-Based Violence in Kenya, innovative and community-led solutions have become increasingly critical

How Cost of Reaching for the Stars affects our Planetary home
How Cost of Reaching for the Stars affects our Planetary home

United Nations 2024 Global Foresight Report on planetary health and human wellbeing outlined critical global shifts accelerating crises

COP29 Exposes an Underlying Environmental Colonialism
COP29 Exposes an Underlying Environmental Colonialism

India accused COP29 Presidency and Secretariat of sidelining their objections by gaveling the decision without allowing them make a statement

Heavy Rainfall and Warmer Temps Forecasted in Eastern Africa
Heavy Rainfall and Warmer Temps Forecasted in Eastern Africa

Above-Average Rainfall Expected in East Africa, Warmer Conditions in Greater Horn of Africa’s Eastern and Southern Regions

Azerbaijan Ushers in a New Era of Climate Finance at COP29
Azerbaijan Ushers in a New Era of Climate Finance at COP29

By advancing climate finance, carbon markets, and addressing loss and damage, the Azerbaijan Presidency has set a new benchmark

Gender Day at COP29 Focuses on Women for a Resilient Climate Future
Gender Day at COP29 Focuses on Women for a Resilient Climate Future

This year’s Gender Day at COP29 went beyond talk considering there was a concerted effort to push for real, impactful change in issues

AgriNext Conference 2024: Transforming Agriculture Through Innovation and Collaboration
AgriNext Conference 2024: Transforming Agriculture Through Innovation and Collaboration

AgriNext Conference 2024 brought together over 500 participants, including agricultural innovators, policymakers, and technology experts

COP29 Falls Short on Climate Justice and Accountability
COP29 Falls Short on Climate Justice and Accountability

COP29 ended with a $300 billion goal which is significantly short, hence many vulnerable nations will continue struggling to cope

Climate Finance Stalemate Echoes a Call for Climate Justice
Climate Finance Stalemate Echoes a Call for Climate Justice

Climate finance is not just about dollars, cents but about survival and with the time ticking, it’s important for amplified collective action

Climate Finance Goals Face Hurdles as COP29 Nears Stalemate
Climate Finance Goals Face Hurdles as COP29 Nears Stalemate

Anticipation was high, with many hoping that this “finance COP” would deliver a groundbreaking climate finance goal NCQG envisioned

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