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How Europe’s demand for rubber destroys Cameroon’s rainforest, threatens forest dwellers’ livelihood

“When they destroyed the forest, they were actually destroying our homes.” Moise Ndjelee sits on a bamboo-made chair, surrounded by other Baka who squat...

EU import bans to protect rainforests worldwide to enter into force

The European Union is to ban the import of products such as coffee, wood and palm oil if forests have been cleared for their...

China urged to lead campaign against illegal logging in Congo Basin

The transformation of the Congo Basin timber trade into one significantly influenced by 20 key Chinese trading companies offers a golden opportunity to  contribute...

Rainforests hold key to taming El Niño destruction

Healthy forests protect our climate and moderate our weather. As the ‘Godzilla’ El Niño builds in the weeks ahead of Paris talks, it is...

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GEF adaptation funds accelerate action across 20 countries

Representatives of Global Environment Facility (GEF) member states have approved $106.21 million in funding for urgently needed climate adaptation...
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Egypt emerges first in Africa to meet WHO drug safety standards

Egypt has become Africa's first nation to achieve international quality standards for both medicine and vaccine regulation, marking a...

First session of UN Group on housing calls for accelerated global action

The first session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All concluded recently in Nairobi,...

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GEF adaptation funds accelerate action across 20 countries

Representatives of Global Environment Facility (GEF) member states have...

Egypt emerges first in Africa to meet WHO drug safety standards

Egypt has become Africa's first nation to achieve international...
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