News & Insights Across Asia
Norway pledges $20 million to support Colombia’s fight against deforestation, strengthening rainforest conservation and combating illegal activities threatening biodiversity.
A decade-long conservation effort in Colombia’s Orinoco River Basin sees private farms unite to restore forests and protect fragile ecosystems.
Armed groups in Colombia’s Amazon are hindering government efforts to combat deforestation, according to a think tank report, with EMC rebels influencing forest loss over the past five years.
Climate change, rapid urbanization, and deforestation intensified Nepal’s deadly floods last month, say scientists, highlighting the urgent need for action.
Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have surged to a 13-year high, raising global climate concerns with potential impacts on Asia’s climate and economies.
Colombia records its lowest deforestation rates in 23 years, with a 36% national decrease. Significant progress is noted in the Amazon, ahead of the COP16 conference.
UNEP warns that neglecting deforestation in global climate efforts threatens the transition to a sustainable future, urging immediate action to integrate forest conservation into climate strategies.
Brazil’s deforestation decreased by 11.6% in 2023, according to MapBiomas. The Amazon and Cerrado accounted for over 85% of deforestation. A hopeful sign for global environmental efforts.
Women in Tanzania are turning plant waste into eco-friendly charcoal, aiming to combat deforestation caused by traditional charcoal production.
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation decreased by 30% in February compared to last year, signaling progress toward ending illegal deforestation by 2030. This offers important insights for environmental efforts in Asia.
Torrential rains in DR Congo have caused the worst floods in over six decades, displacing thousands and underscoring urgent climate challenges.