deforestation
Solar Trees: A New Chance for Solar Energy Development Without Destroying Forests
The global expansion of solar energy often comes with a high ecological cost—massive deforestation to make way for solar panels, creating a deep conflict between the need for renewable energy and the preservation of natural ecosystems. However, new research conducted…
UN Launches 15 Million Dollars Drive for Green Investment in the Congo Basin
The Congo River Basin, one of the world’s most important ecosystems, is the focus of a new $15 million initiative aimed at promoting sustainable investment while preserving the region’s vast natural resources. The initiative, jointly launched by the United Nations…
International Day of Forests: Global Challenges and the State of Forests in Serbia
Significant efforts to raise awareness about the importance of forest ecosystems began in 2012, when the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as the International Day of Forests. On this day, countries around the world conduct activities focused on…
When Promises Become Reality – Deforestation Rate Declines in Brazil
Governments of many countries set ambitious goals and make grand promises. The shaky trust we have in them often stems from many failures to fulfill those promises. As someone who deals with such topics daily, I frequently come across headlines…
As Landscapes Heal, Nepal’s Most Iconic Animals Stage a Comeback
The tiger that leapt on Bhadai Tharu in the forests of Nepal took the sight from his left eye with a swipe of a paw. But it also helped the community leader understand that people must leave room for nature…
How Banks Finance the Deforestation of the Amazon
According to the latest research by the non-governmental organization Greenpeace, loans from Brazilian national and international banks and taxpayers’ money finance the illegal clearing of the Amazon rainforest. The investigation analyzed the granting of loans for agricultural production in Brazil…
HOW AGRICULTURE ENDANGERED THE WORLD’S MOST BIODIVERSE SAVANNAH
The Cerrado – a tropical savannah region in Brazil that occupies an important place in the world thanks to its biodiversity – has been in great jeopardy in recent years by the development of agriculture. Data from the World Economic…