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Dying marine life spells woe for Namibian economy
No commentsThe Benguela is lauded as the current of plenty but the future of its rich marine ecosystem is uncertain. Scientists fear warming seas will spell disaster for the economy of the region where the Atlantic, Indian and Southern oceans meet.
»Nigeria Set To Announce Fresh Gas Flareout Date
No commentsNigeria, a notorious flarer of associated gas, says that a new date to stop the act, which will soon be announced, will not be shifted this time around.
»Africa Seeks $30bn To Remedy Effect
No commentsThe Africa Group is seeking short and long-term funding to tackle environmental damages as a result of a changing global climate.
»Most forests fall from intensive farming
No commentsColombia, with other countries, is negotiating between US$15 and $25 billion per year from rich countries for taking care of its forests. The Centre for International Forestry Research launched a study about how to stop deforestaton through payment systems for conserving the forests and called for agreement on this issue.
»Developed countries accused of dividing developing ones
No commentsNegotiators from major economies accuse developed worlds of trying to divide them while the latter reject that. True or not, the allegation certainly exposes the widening distrust between the two.
»Colombia could be paid to care for its forests
No commentsColombia could be one of the countries to benefit from a planned UN scheme to slow deforestation. if it can protect and manage its forest ecosystems. But it will have to allow communities to benefit from the money.
»‘You too may become extinct’
No commentsThee World Conservation Union’s list of wild species threatened with extinction is a wake-up call to human beings as well.
»Gorilla ambassador demands bushmeat controls
2 commentsUN ambassador for the International Year of Gorillas, Ian Redmond, highlighted problems with the bushmeat trade during the World Forestry Congress. He highlighted strong links to the loss of biodiversity. This would reduce the resilience of the forest in adverse climate conditions due to be more common on a warmer planet.
»Study analyses the role of businesses on deforestation
No commentsAn English Foundation has mapped the production of key global commodities – soy, beef, palm oil, timber and biofuels – to show companies the risks associated with business forest footprints and to convince them to act with environmental responsibility.
Deforestation is responsible for 17.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions according to the chief scientific body on climate change.
»Forest Congress sends message to Copenhagen
No commentsWorld Forestry Congress calls on negotiators of a new global climate change deal to include a mechanism to reward countries which keep forests standing.
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