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In a landmark environmental agreement, more than 220 communities in Sierra Leone have partnered with the Africa Conservation Initiative (ACI) to protect nearly 80,000 hectares of vital mangrove forests in the Sherbro River Estuary. This massive conservation area represents roughly…
In the remote village of Lukwangulo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, families still spend precious hours each day gathering wood from surrounding forests just to cook their meals. This wood often represents their only reliable energy source. While some…
Just days before world leaders gathered in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit, African environmental advocates made their voices heard from Cotonou, Benin. The 6th Climate Chance Africa 2025 Summit brought together civil society groups, local governments, and community organizations…
Indonesia has announced an ambitious pledge to recognize Indigenous and customary community rights to 3.5 million acres of forest by 2029—a promise that would quadruple the country’s officially recognized customary forests. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni unveiled the plan at…
The upcoming COP30 climate conference in Brazil is poised to make history with unprecedented Indigenous participation. More than 3,000 Indigenous leaders from around the world have registered for the November 10-21 summit in Belém, Brazil—a city that serves as the…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has captured international attention with ambitious environmental promises: achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 and eliminating coal power within 15 years. These bold commitments from one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters sparked hope for…
Sixty-seven Filipino survivors of the catastrophic 2021 Super Typhoon Odette are preparing to take oil giant Shell to court in the United Kingdom, seeking compensation for damages they claim the company helped cause through decades of carbon emissions. Super Typhoon…
