by Green Africa Directory
on November 14, 2018
in Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers
A new coalition of inter-governmental organizations, international conservation organizations, and private foundations is converging in Egypt this week to send a message about the need for bold leadership to save coral reefs from near-extinction by mid-century.
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by Green Africa Directory
on November 8, 2018
in Green economy, Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers
A new report, The Coral Reef Economy, has found that there are billions to be gained in investing in coral reef protection, preservation and enhancement. The report focused on two of the world’s major coral reef areas: the
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by Green Africa Directory
on March 22, 2018
in Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers, Nature, biodiversity & conservation
Today is World Water Day and this year's theme 'Nature for Water' focuses on nature-based solutions to the world's water challenges. The 'answer is in nature' campaign aims to help raise awareness for nature-based solutions (NBS) such as tree planting to replenish forests, re-connecting rivers to floodplains, and restoring wetlands - as sustainable and cost-effective ways to help re-balance the water cycle, mitigate the effects of climate change and improve human health and livelihoods.
by Green Africa Directory
on February 22, 2018
in Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers
A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) reveals that businesses around the world are making money by planting trees, unleashing a growth opportunity for venture capital, private equity and impact investors. The research
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by Green Africa Directory
on November 9, 2017
in Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers
Each year, teams compete in the world’s longest and toughest professional sporting event and arguably sailing’s toughest team challenge – the Volvo Ocean race. This year, one team “Turn the Tide on Plastic’, will be racing to raise
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by Green Africa Directory
on November 1, 2017
in Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers, Nature, biodiversity & conservation
A new report commissioned by WWF - Africa’s Watershed Moment: How better water management can underpin Africa’s development - highlights how the management of water is fundamental to sustainable development across the continent.
by Green Africa Directory
on March 23, 2017
in Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers, Nature, biodiversity & conservation
The Government of Kenya has announced a ban on the use, manufacture and import of all plastic bags, to take effect in six months. This commitment to reduce plastic waste through banning plastic bags, sets Kenya apart for their
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by Green Africa Directory
on March 23, 2017
in Green business, leaders, government & communities, Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers, Nature, biodiversity & conservation
The UN has launched a major global #CleanSeas campaign to eliminate sources of marine litter including microplastics in cosmetics and the excessive, wasteful usage of single-use plastic by the year 2022.
Launched at the Economist World Ocean Summit in Bali,
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by Green Africa Directory
on March 8, 2017
in Climate, Carbon & Renewable Energy, Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers, Nature, biodiversity & conservation
The new climate reality and predictions of the world’s coral reefs will need to guide and inform ocean and reef conservation, and innovative urgent action is needed to avoid the destruction and breakdown of marine ecosystems that are vital
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by Green Africa Directory
on June 22, 2016
in Marine, coastal, wetlands, forests, lakes & rivers
Trash weighing more than 100 Boeing 737 planes - totalling over eight million kilograms - was collected by nearly 800,000 volunteers during the Ocean Conservancy's 2015 International Coastal Cleanup. This is according to a a new report released at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) in Nairobi, Kenya.
