Gandhinagar, INDIA – February 22, 2020: 9am (UNEP): The Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) concluded on Friday in Gandhinagar, India with the adoption of a number of significant resolutions and decisions to address the conservation needs and threats facing Read More …
Gandhinagar/Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 18, 2020: 9.35am 18 February 2020 (UNEP Media): Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) have extended their decade -long partnership, protecting Dugongs, African-Eurasian birds of prey and other migratory animals of regional importance. Established in the United Arab Emirates’ capital in Read More …
New York City, USA – February 18, 2020: 9.30am (UN): On February 13, celebrities and youth activists met with UN officials, governments and civil society to launch Mission 1.5, a campaign that aims to bridge the gap between people and governments on ambitious climate action. Mission 1.5 aims to give 20 million people around the Read More …
Nuku’alofa – February 14, 2020: 2pom (Enviro News): While many Valentines were planning what they would do for lunch or dinner together, a group of youths joined a team from the Environment Department on a project trip that will help Tonga in more ways than one. The members of the Environment’s Mangroves and Marine team Read More …
Nuku’alofa – February 12, 2020: 1.40pm (Enviro News): A team from the Invasive Species Unit here at the Department of Environment in Nuku’alofa will be visiting Vava’u for scoping work. Unit head Viliami Hakaumotu will lead the team with technical assistance from the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). This was confirmed at Read More …
Nuku’alofa – January 22, 2020: 12.10pm (Enviro News): Work for 2020 and its budget allocations were the focus of discussions at today’s Department of Environment ‘Retreat’ at the House of Tonga in Fanga ‘o Pilolevu, just outside Nuku’alofa. Chaired by the Director Mrs Atelaite Lupe Matoto, the meeting included the heads of the different divisions Read More …
PENANG, MALAYSIA – January 21, 2020: 12.55pm (AP): Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to 13 mainly rich countries since the third quarter last year, with the environment minster warning on Monday that those who want to make the country a rubbish bin of the world can “dream on.” Shipments of unwanted Read More …
Nuku’alofa – January 17, 2020: 12.30pm (MEIDECC): Everyone must heed warnings and the advise given out by the Tonga MET and NEMO as Tonga prepares for Cyclone Tino, the Minister of MEIDECC Hon Poasi Tei said in Nuku’alofa this morning. Chairing the National Emergency Management Committee (NEMC) at the NEMO Office Hon Tei said it Read More …
Nuku’alofa – January 16, 2020: 3.40pm (Enviro News): Tongans have been advised to prepare for a cyclone that is likely to be a Cat 2 when it hits the country and possibly a Cat 3. The Director of the Tonga Meteorological Services or Tonga MET, Mr Ofa Fa’anunu has confirmed this in his public messages Read More …
This year, crucial international summits take place that must advance action to protect the planet By Fermín Koop “Our house is on fire,” Swedish activist Greta Thunberg said at the beginning of 2019, her statement resonating throughout the year as global temperatures hit record highs, the number of endangered species rose, extreme weather events became more frequent, Read More …
