The ‘Striped Ringlets’ butterfly is found exclusively in the eastern island province of Catanduanes in the Philippines and was first discovered by a biologist in 1982. However, it was not listed in…
A future for fishing in the Philippines
A community in the Philippines is fighting illegal fishing and protecting its environment with patrols - and pride in their waters.
The fishing communities of…
The third edition of the Regional Bonn Challenge Conference in Latin America will be taking place in Honduras from 12 to 13 June. Ministers and high-level representatives from Central and South…
Better management of natural disaster risks
An increasing number of people worldwide is prone to natural disasters. By implementing the risk management cycle persons affected can become more…
At the sidelines of the Global NDC Conference in May 2017 in Berlin Mr. Mohamed Nbou, Director in the Ministry of Environment of Morocco, showcased in an interview latest developments related to NDC…
Fresh air for the ancient Inca capital
Until recently, wastewaters in the Peruvian Cusco caused an unpleasant odour, but a more modern sewage system now eliminates the disturbing smells.
Around 80…
Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks’ visit to Costa Rica in mid-June focused on the partnership between the two countries to support implementation of Costa Rica’s Nationally Determined…
STRONG High Seas – Strengthening Regional Ocean Governance for the High Seas
The project facilitates the development of comprehensive, cross-sectoral approaches to the conservation and sustainable…
In early 2017, the Mexican-German Climate Change Alliance has begun serving as a hub for International Climate Initiative (IKI) projects in Mexico. Around 40 bilateral, regional and global…
Hydrogen is one of the most important energy sources of the future. Its industrial production, however, can only be considered sustainable if it uses renewable energy sources such as wind and solar…
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