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Congo Basin Forest Partnership Convenes in Kinshasa, Spotlighting Conservation Success Stories

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The 20th Meeting of Parties of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership concluded between 3-5 June 2024 in Kinshasa, brought together over 600 participants, including 12 forest ministers, for one of the most significant events on Congo Basin rainforest conservation in 2024. The gathering, facilitated by France and Gabon, served as a platform to […]

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The winner of the Environmental Defenders 2023 Kilimo Prize Award dies at the age of 74

The Environmental Defenders expresses profound sorrow at the passing of Mr. Ngom Udagu Filemon, the recipient of the 2023 Kilimo Prize Award. Mr. Filemon passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10am at Ther Aru Hospital in Abira, Mahagi area. Mr. Ngom Udagu Filemon has been afflicted with diabetes for a duration of 7 […]

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Status of biodiversity and habitat suitability mapping: potential corridor between Murchison Falls National Park and East- Madi Wildlife Reserve

Environmental Defenders is interested in identifying land suitable for the creation of a wildlife migration corridor within the former controlled hunting area (Aswa-Lolim/ Kilak) located between Murchison Falls National Park and East Madi Wildlife Reserve. As such, we used habitat suitability mapping, ground truthing and literature review to assess the current potential of the former […]

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Radio Terra promote climate smart agriculture and rural development in the Albertine Rift region

Radio Terra is providing assistance to aid Climate Smart Agriculture activities and rural development via its radio broadcasts. Efforts to help agriculture primarily aim to enhance farmers’ awareness and implementation of climate-smart agricultural techniques, while also bolstering their comprehension of and capacity to participate in markets and access services. Radio Terra not only emphasizes Climate […]

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Environmental Defenders restore tropical forests and damaged landscapes to avoid extinctions and combat climate change

Tropical forests are the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, with more than two-thirds of all documented species. Given the present pace of deforestation, the majority of tropical forests will be completely depleted over a span of one hundred years. Such an action would significantly undermine biodiversity on a worldwide level and pose a threat […]