forest conservation

Armenian top meteorologist: Protecting forests and wildlife is also a climate fix

With global biodiversity targets falling behind schedule, Armenia’s hosting of COP17 highlights how preserving natural habitats can strengthen...

Bangladesh PM orders quarterly updates on 25 crore tree-planting drive

With 3.57 crore saplings already planted, the government plans 503 new nurseries and measures to protect the Sundarbans, conserve...

Amazon deforestation falls to record low in Brazil in 2026

Brazil’s progress highlights the role of sustained environmental policies in reducing forest loss, cutting emissions and demonstrating that economic...

Bangladesh warns of tough action over poisoned fishing in Sundarbans

Bangladesh seeks stricter enforcement against poison fishing and more sustainable tourism practices in the Sundarbans, while operators call for...

Nepal’s forests are growing, but marginalized voices remain unheard

Nepal’s community forestry gains have expanded conservation, but experts warn marginalized groups still lack meaningful influence over resource management...

Bangladesh urged to build pillar-free bridges to protect its rivers

The government plans tougher action on plastic waste while highlighting forest recovery, Sundarbans protection and greener development practices. Bangladesh’s environment,...

Bangladesh minister visits protected forest in Teknaf, plants sapling

The government plans to plant 2.7 million saplings in protected forests across Ukhia and Teknaf over five years, with...

High Court seeks government response over protection of Chakaria Sundarbans

BELA challenged long-standing government actions affecting the Chakaria Sundarbans, arguing that authorities ignored legal obligations to recover and conserve...

Bangladesh’s Prime minister expresses interest in visiting Pitachhara conservation forest

National recognition for the privately led Pitachhara initiative has highlighted a decade of forest restoration efforts and renewed focus...

Illegal battery smelting inside Gazipur forest sparks environmental alarm

Illegal lead-acid battery smelting inside Gazipur’s forest areas is causing toxic air pollution, threatening public health, damaging vegetation, and...

Bangladesh minister criticises high-cost Sundarbans research proposals

Environment State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam has criticised costly Sundarbans research proposals, urging realistic budgets as officials discussed a...

Bangladesh launches plan to plant 250 million trees over five years

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman launched Bangladesh’s five-year programme to plant 250 million trees, beginning in Cox’s Bazar, aiming to...