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Irelands Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simon Conveley

Society The World

24. February 2023

Civilians to Get More Protection in Times of War

An international pledge signed by 82 countries seeks to better protect civilian populations from the use of explosive weapons.

Environment

Environment Brazil

22. February 2023

From Europe to the Amazon: Donations Pouring in

Germany has pledged to donate a total of 222 million dollars to Brazil, to be used for an assortment of environmental policies - including for preserving the Amazon rainforest.

Animals

Animals Indian Ocean

19. February 2023

…And So We Agree: No More Overfishing!

An agreement has been reached between coastal nations restricting fishing vessels from using harmful devices in the Indian Ocean that lead to overfishing, a big win for tuna populations and all forms of marine life.

Environment

Environment United States

3. February 2023

Big Win for Nature: Over Nine Million Acres of Land Now Protected Here

A new federal rule in the United States protects more than nine million acres of Alaska's Tongass National Forest from road construction and timber harvests.

Environment

Environment Indonesia

2. February 2023

Corals Rejoice: More Marine Protected Areas Here

Indonesia is establishing new marine protected areas in its Maluku province, an area known for its richness of corals and reef fish.

Environment

Environment France

31. January 2023

A (Successful!) Vote to Ban Deep-Sea Mining and Protect Marine Life

The French Parliament has voted in favor of banning the controversial practice of deep-sea mining in its waters.

Environment

Environment Canada

30. January 2023

First-of-Its-Kind Network of Indigenous Guardians

Indigenous Guardians programs across Canada are finally being regrouped through a network for the first time, thus securing funding, improving the sharing of resources and values, and strengthening their role as stewards of the land.

Environment

Environment The World

21. January 2023

Mission to Restore Mangroves Worldwide Is Working!

Mangroves around the world have seen a sharp decline in deforestation.

Animals

Animals India

14. January 2023

Zero Rhinos Killed Here, for the First Time in 45 Years

For the first time in almost half of a century, 2022 saw an entire year go by with no rhino poaching in India's northeastern state of Assam.

Environment

Environment United States

27. December 2022

Win for the Indigenous: Largest River Restoration Project in the World

Four dams on a California river are set to be demolished, ultimately opening up hundreds of miles of salmon habitat in the world's largest river restoration project.