Large-scale concrete and steel structures have become potent symbols for human development. But the paradox of modern construction is that by shaping the environment to be hospitable to our needs, it has also contributed towards making the planet a much more dangerous place to live. Steel and concrete, the world’s top two building materials, together...Read More
The Department of Ecosystems and Conservation at Sokoine University of Agriculture offers a variety of courses, one of which is Wildlife Management and Beekeeping. This specific course is offered as part of the BSc Forestry program in the second year. From 26th June to 1st July 2023, students who were enrolled in BSc Forestry Year...Read More
This Call for Proposals for Research Support Grants aims at providing support to young and early researchers in their research to improve the knowledge on Freshwater Decapods, Freshwater Fishes, Freshwater Odonates and Freshwater Molluscs and their role in natural ecosystems. These grants intend to provide budding researchers the opportunity to mature into seasoned conservationists. Fondation...Read More
To create a mass movement around environmental positive actions and realize the vision of “Mission LiFE” through pro-planet-people and entities to achieve India’s net zero goal of 2070, the Indian government is coming up with Green Credits. The Green Credits Programme is designed to incentivise voluntary environmental actions undertaken by individuals, private sectors, small scale...Read More
Agroforestry Group is excited to announce that it will be attending The International Scientific Symposium on Agarwood (ISSA) 2023, scheduled for October in Malaysia. The two-day event brings together distinguished Agarwood experts, policymakers, and businesses to collectively explore advancements in cultivation, extraction, and industry regulations. We are proud to be a part of this global gathering, facilitating...Read More
While farming in a co-op can be more involved, it’s gratifying to share both the risks and the rewards. We’re talking about the nuts again. It seems to be a perpetual topic of conversation within my group of about 15 neighbors: where to place the nut orchard. Some want to see the orchard planted on...Read More
Canada is experiencing its most destructive wildfire season on record, as hundreds of blazes burning from coast to coast continue to send tremendous plumes of smoke into the atmosphere. Thick bands of soot and smoke particles captured over the last month by satellite images showed the extent of the air pollution traveling south over the Canadian border...Read More
AstraZeneca (AstraZeneca.com) will expand its existing AZ Forest project in Ghana by planting an additional 2.2 million trees, aiming to increase the total number of surviving trees to 4.7 million; In Rwanda, AstraZeneca has funded the pilot phase of an agroforestry project, to accelerate the development of one of the country’s largest forest restoration initiatives; To restore...Read More
Europe’s forests must be restored to strengthen them against new threats brought about by climate change, but communities, local knowledge and foresters need to be at the heart of this to make it a success. Climate change is causing an increase in pests, fires, droughts and other shocks that have serious impacts on forests, but restoration and...Read More
Our planet faces unprecedented and interrelated crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and the growing threat of infectious disease. Nationally, the United States is also confronting our complicated history and legacy of race and racism. As the largest museum, education, and research complex — with 21 museums, numerous research centers, and the National Zoo and...Read More
