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FAO backs $3.9bn GEF-9 funding for food security

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations welcomed the ninth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility, saying initial pledges of $3.9 billion will support agriculture, climate and food security solutions. The funding cycle, known as GEF-9, covers 2026...
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Abu Dhabi advances climate adaptation tools

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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi said the emirate is continuing to advance science-based environmental programmes and innovative tools to strengthen climate adaptation, protect natural resources and preserve biodiversity, as the world marks World Environment Day 2026 under the theme “Inspired...
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Brazil summit flags urgent risks to migratory species

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CAMPO GRANDE: Senior officials and delegates meeting in Brazil this week said migratory species that cross national borders face mounting threats from habitat loss, pollution, climate pressures and poorly planned infrastructure, as the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the...
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Arabian leopard conservation gains momentum with global initiatives

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On International Arabian Leopard Day, observed annually on February 10, global conservation efforts are intensifying to protect the critically endangered Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr). The species, listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, faces persistent threats, including...
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COP16 in Colombia kicks off with a focus on biodiversity protection

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The 16th UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) officially opened in Cali, Colombia on Monday, with high hopes for meaningful negotiations aimed at protecting the planet’s biodiversity. The summit, recognized as one of the most significant events for...
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Species conservation experts to gather at SSC Leaders’ Meeting in UAE

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) will partner with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to host the fifth Species Survival Commission (SSC) Leaders’ Meeting in Abu Dhabi from October 25 to...
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Unprecedented fires ravage Brazil’s Pantanal, wildlife at risk

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In the heart of Brazil's Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland in the world, a grave environmental crisis is unfolding. Recent reports indicate that a series of intense fires, fueled by unusually dry and hot conditions, have ravaged close to 770,000...