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    Agriculture

    Earthworms Can Replace Use of Synthetic Fertilisers, New Research Suggests

    Earthworms could have the potential to replace some high-cost mineral or synthetic fertilisers, suggests a new study. By David Kearns  /  University College Dublin Researchers at University...
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    Animals and wildlife

    States band together to save migratory species

    The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals has pioneered a framework for global cooperation to address multifaceted global challenges like...
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    Animals and wildlife

    Citizen science can help track illegal wildlife trade in the Himalayas

    Citizen reporting tools can provide crucial data on the status of species and track illegal wildlife trade. There are several such citizen apps, some...
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    Agriculture

    Rising incomes do environment more harm than population growth

    The number of people on the planet more than tripled since 1950 and could reach nearly 11 billion by the end of the century,...
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    Climate change

    Himalayan ecosystem under threat with China’s building spree in Nepal

    China’s role in Nepal has intensified in the period since the 2015 earthquake, mostly in the form of investments in rebuilding projects. In 2019...
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    Climate change

    State ministers moot environment council at TERI summit

    Environment ministers from various state governments attending a session of the ongoing World Sustainable Development Summit have mooted the idea of an environment council...
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    Civil society

    When the fate of half our planet is being discussed, it’s too important to shut out civil society

    Over 100 governments claim to back ocean protection and almost five million people globally are demanding urgent action to tackle the ocean crisis. But...
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    Environment

    Environmental conflict threatens iconic Auroville

    A midnight action on a contentious development plan rattled the residents of Auroville in December 2021. The community is divided on the master plan...
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    Agri-business

    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.
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    Afghanistan

    IFRC Calls for Increased International Support as Afghans Move from Iran

    At the border, families endure sweltering temperatures often topping 40°C, armed with the few belongings they could manage to pack. They find shade under blankets, while signs of malnutrition are evident in children, and many mothers appear worn down and anxious.
    Asia Pacific

    Lawmakers in Maldives Pledge to Support Women Leaders

    Participants at the meeting recommitted themselves to working with all stakeholders to advance the ICPD PoA and achieve the 2030 Agenda and reaffirmed the 2024 Oslo Statement of Commitment.

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    Agri-business

    Government considering ₹100-crore Proposal for Integrated Aqua Park in J&K

    The Union Minister highlighted the Government of India’s steadfast commitment to the growth of Jammu and Kashmir’s livestock and fisheries sectors as engines of rural income and nutritional security.
    Afghanistan

    IFRC Calls for Increased International Support as Afghans Move from Iran

    At the border, families endure sweltering temperatures often topping 40°C, armed with the few belongings they could manage to pack. They find shade under blankets, while signs of malnutrition are evident in children, and many mothers appear worn down and anxious.
    Agroforestry

    Nepal: Foreign Minister Calls for Urgent International Climate Finance for Nepal’s Mountain Regions

    Though Nepal has introduced climate budget tagging to track climate-related public spending, gaps remain in strategy, transparency, and alignment with national climate goals.
    Asia Pacific

    Lawmakers in Maldives Pledge to Support Women Leaders

    Participants at the meeting recommitted themselves to working with all stakeholders to advance the ICPD PoA and achieve the 2030 Agenda and reaffirmed the 2024 Oslo Statement of Commitment.
    Finance and Economy

    World Economy Will Slow Sharply, Despite US-China Tariff De-Escalation, Says Fitch

    There have been downward pressures on US financial asset prices as reflected in equity market volatility, a weakening dollar and higher long-term 30-year government bond yields.

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