Category: Factly: Environment

Source: The post is based on the article “Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation”  published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2023. What is the News? Gabon has announced a $500 million debt-for-nature swap.  In Africa, it is the largest such deal signed by any country to refinance its debt… Continue reading Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation

Source: The post is based on the article “Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report”  published in Down To Earth on 11th August 2023. What is the News? A report has been released on the initial phase of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI). The report highlights… Continue reading Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report

Source: The post is based on the article “Belem Declaration: Amazon countries fail to agree on protection goals”  published in Down To Earth on 9th August 2023. What is the News? At the Amazon Summit, leaders from the eight countries across the Amazon have adopted the Belem Declaration. The summit was organized by the Amazon… Continue reading Belem Declaration: Amazon countries fail to agree on protection goals

Source: The post is based on the article “Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen”  published in Down To Earth on 3rd August 2023.  What is the News? Experts who work on vultures have welcomed the Centre’s decision to prohibit for animal use the manufacture, sale and distribution of ketoprofen and… Continue reading Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen