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CM launches DigiVan portal for forest project planning, monitoring
Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched DigiVan portal on Friday, a digital forest stack and the first such initiative in the country.This portal allows for the tracking of forest project planning, monitoring and plantation work online using existing
Forests a must for controlling floods, droughts
A representational image showing an old tree with visible roots above the ground. — Unsplash/File LAHORE:‘Despite the afforestation efforts by the government, civil society organisations, and local communities, 11,000 hectares of forest cover are lost every
Uncontacted Ayoreo could face health risks as Gran Chaco shrinks, experts warn
Deforestation in Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, driven largely by agribusiness and infrastructure development, poses an increasing threat to the Indigenous Ayoreo people. The communities, living in isolation, risk losing their ancestral lands and customs, and could
Let's Not Forget Mangroves This World Forest Day
Friday 21 March, 2025 This World Forest Day (21st March 2025), we wanted to remind people about mangrove forests, the often overlooked heroes of forest conservation. Rainforests provide habitat for half of the earth's biodiversity and function as essential
Pakistan loses 11,000 hectares of forest annually: Report
Pakistan loses 11,000 hectares of forest cover each year due to deforestation, wildfires, climate change, and the conversion of forest land into agriculture, commercial, and housing schemes, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said Friday. In a
Private partners tapped to plant 5M trees by 2028
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Friday announced the launch of a program, "Forests for Life: 5 Million Trees by 2028," in partnership with the private sector. The private sector partners include Aboitiz, DMCI Mining, First Philippine
Get your hands dirty for World Planting Day
Ready to get your hands dirty for a greener planet? Plant trees, flowers and more for World Planting Day on March 21. Photo credit: Pexels By Kristen Wood On March 21, 2025, you’re called to join your community in planting trees, shrubs, flowers and
Increase in green cover imperative to save coming generations: UAF VC
<p>FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Mar, 2025) Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, stressed the urgent need for agroforestry and increased green cover to combat
Wild Turkey Going to Town on Shiny Car Is Nightmare Fuel for Insurance Adjusters Everywhere
When European settlers first came to New England, wild turkeys were everywhere. The reason that we still eat turkeys every Thanksgiving is to honor the tradition of turkey hunting that served the pilgrims and settlers so well. But overhunting and deforestation
Green Balochistan reality by promoting tree plantation: Meena
<p>QUETTA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Mar, 2025) Adviser to Chief Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Meena Majeed Baloch said that said that we have to make the dream of Green Balochistan a reality by protecting
FAO calls for action to protect trees in observance of Int’l Day of Forest
Trees are considered the lungs of our planet, ensuring clean air, a cool climate, and a home for millions of species. This year’s theme, “Forests and Foods” could not be more relevant. It celebrates the crucial role of forests in food security, nutrition and
Barrister Danyal calls for joint efforts to combat climate challenges
<p>RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Mar, 2025) Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Daniyal Chaudhry has said that in accordance with the vision of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister of Punjab
War footing based steps needed to increase greenery in Pakistan
<p>SARGODHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Mar, 2025) Environmental experts on Friday marked "World Forest Day" by calling for increased awareness of forest conservation in Pakistan and embracing innovative technologies to transform
A Roadmap To Preserving Forests And Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
On International Day of Forests, learn solutions to curb deforestation, including sustainable farming, reforestation, and monitoring, ensuring food and climate resilience ...
Experts call for urgent action on forest conservation in Pakistan on 'World Forest Day'
<p>ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Mar, 2025) Environmental experts Friday marked World Forest Day by calling for increased awareness of forest conservation in Pakistan and embracing innovative technologies to transform forest
Việt Nam strengthens forest protection amid climate threats
This year’s international message calls on the global community to fully recognise the immense potential of forests and the urgent need to safeguard them for future generations. HÀ NỘI — The United Nations has chosen 'Forests and Food' as the
Nature’s groceries and safety net: Forests help feed the world better
O ur forests play a vital role in feeding the world. From wild foods to fresh water, from shelter to energy, forests sustain billions of people and biodiversity. Yet we continue to lose them at an
‘Sustainable’ palm oil firms continue illegal peatland clearing despite permit revocation
JAKARTA — Palm oil companies in Indonesia continue to operate on protected peatlands and clear forests, despite having their forestry permits revoked and being certified as sustainable, a new report alleges. Local environmental NGOs Pantau Gambut and Kaoem
Riau plantation worker dies in third tiger attack of 2025
A plantation worker in Riau was killed last week in a suspected attack by a Sumatran tiger, the third such incident this year amid growing
Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) Reports Sales Below Analyst Estimates In Q4 Earnings, Stock Drops
Earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024 as sales rose 4.6% year on year to $61.55 million. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $62 million underwhelmed, coming in 5.1% below analysts’
MCAN Financial Group Focused on Growth with One Tree Planted
More than 25,000 trees planted across Canada. TORONTO, /CNW/ - MCAN Financial Group is proud to announce that since 2022, we have supported the planting of more than 25,000 trees across Canada with One Tree Planted. This initiative reflects our commitment to
West Papuan Indigenous people call for KitKat boycott over alleged ecocide
West Papua’s Indigenous people have called for a boycott of KitKat, Smarties and Aero chocolate, Oreo biscuits and Ritz crackers, and the cosmetics brands Pantene and Herbal Essences, over alleged ecocide in their territory. All are products that contain palm
Chittenango High School students present musical to ‘leave you laughing’
Updated: Mar. 19, 2025, 9:40 p.m. Students of Chittenango High School will perform Monty Python’s “Spamalot” as their spring 2025 musical.provided photo By Brenda Duncan | [email protected] Students of Chittenango High School will perform Monty Python’s
Abuse of planet Earth
THERE is no question as to the abuse that planet Earth has taken from human beings. From deforestation to air pollution, from fossil fuel damage to waterways made into sewers, from wanton cutting of trees in metropolitan areas to insults to rivers and other
Nature's groceries and safety net: How forests help feed the world better
OUR forests play a vital role in feeding the world. From wild foods to fresh water, from shelter to energy, forests sustain billions of people and biodiversity. Yet, we continue to lose them at an alarming rate through deforestation and land degradation.
Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement threatens Indigenous rights and territories in the Amazon
Canada and Ecuador's new free-trade agreement is threatening the rights of Indigenous peoples and their territories, and increasing social and environmental conflicts across the country. These are just some of the concerns being brought forward by the and
Advantech and Arbor Day Foundation Mark Second Year of Partnership with Earth Day Reforestation Effort
IRVINE, Calif., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing solutions, proudly announces its continued partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation for a second consecutive
How forests help feed the world
Our forests play a vital role in feeding the world. From wild foods to fresh water and from shelter to energy, forests sustain billions of people, as well as great biodiversity. Yet we continue to lose them at an alarming rate through deforestation and land
Sierra Leone topping Africa for all the wrong reasons
Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 March 2025: Sierra Leone, a nation that once stood as a beacon of hope in West Africa, is now making headlines for all the wrong reasons. According to the Enhancing Africa’s Response to Transnational
How free agency changed the Colts' draft needs
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have taken a very different approach to free agency this season. Indianapolis has signed seven outside free agents, including a trio of big-money deals for cornerback Charvarius Ward, safety Camryn Bynum and quarterback Daniel Jones.
