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Hawai‘i Gets $9.1M Boost for Forest Restoration 🌴
Hawai‘i’s forests just got a major boost with $9.1 million in federal funding to support reforestation.
Kenya’s Forest Restoration: Action and Innovation 🌿
Kenya launched its ambitious 15-billion-tree initiative in 2023, aiming to increase forest cover from 12% to 30% by 2032. 🌱
CTNA-ACPF Reveals Urgent Seedling Requirements for Canada’s Forest Restoration
5.3 billion seedlings are needed to begin restoring 15% of forests destroyed in 2023-2024 wildfires.
Australia's Expanding Forests: Unlikely Heroes Emerge🌳
This growth is not a mere accident of nature, but rather a product of persistent efforts by diverse, and sometimes under-acknowledged, champions.
Safeguarding Nairobi’s Lifeline, One Tree at a Time 🌳
“Overall, a $10 million investment in water fund interventions is expected to return $21.5 million in economic benefits over the 30-year time frame.”
Scientists Argue for "Real Zero" 0️⃣
The “Real Zero Pledge” from the Lethal Humidity Global Council is all about cutting emissions for real.
Bioeconomy Offers Path to Mitigating Climate Change, Enhancing Food Production
"The kind of trees we plant can mitigate climate change, prevent soil erosion, and give us good oxygen,” she said.
Toward a Plastic-Free Future by 2040: New OECD Report 🚮
The message is clear: with bold global action, we can turn the tide on plastic pollution and create a sustainable future. 🫶
Planting the Future: Crops and Conservation in Harmony 🌱
“Conservation efforts and the production of wood for societal and economic needs can co-exist and not necessarily contradictory,”
Weekly News Roundup, October 24 📰
Open access week, studies on carbon sequestration and more!
Deep-Rooted Ambition: Rwanda to Plant 65 Million Trees🌳
As part of the 2024-2025 National Tree Planting Season, the country is setting out to plant a whopping 65.2 million trees.