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Pacific economies hit hard
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, 2 April 2020 (RNZ) - Pacific economies will suffer a sharp fall as resource prices collapse and tourism numbers plummet to zero, but their remoteness could provide something of a buffer in what a World Bank economist called a 'double-edged sword' effect. |
Protecting the forest giants
CAMBRIDGE, UK, 1 April 2020 (BirdLIfe) - On the remote African islands of Sao Tome and Principe, conservationists are using education and storytelling to protect a unique snail and the forest it lives in – before it gets forgotten forever. |
Road project in Sumatra threatens wildlife habitat
ACEH BESAR, Indonesia, 1 April 2020 (Mongabay) - Conservationists say a road project at the northern tip of Indonesia’s Sumatra Island poses a threat to critically endangered wildlife, but the government says it’s a vital part of the region’s economic development. |
Coronavirus forces postponement of COP26 meeting in Glasgow
LONDON, UK, 1 April 2020 (BBC) - While the delay was almost inevitable in the light of coronavirus, some officials believe there may be a silver lining. Governments are set to spend huge amounts to boost their economies once the pandemic is over. There's a view that when the summit is eventually held, it could be an important forum for ensuring that money is spent on sustainable and renewable projects. |
Oceans can be successfully restored by 2050, say scientists
LONDON, UK, 1 April 2020 (BBC) - Despite being treated as humanity's rubbish dump for decades, the oceans of the world are proving remarkably resilient, says a new scientific review. Building on that resilience could lead to a full recovery within three decades, the researchers argue. |
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