Climate change intensifies gendered inequalities amid record-breaking heat JUBA, South Sudan (MNTV) – Women and girls in South Sudan are disproportionately suffering from the effects of extreme heat, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group. The study analyzed February’s unprecedented heatwave, concluding that human-in...
New nature reserve planned as seal deaths and shrinking sea raise alarm ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) – Kazakhstan is set to establish a dedicated nature reserve to protect the endangered Caspian seal as the species faces mounting threats from habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. The decision comes in response to a troubling environmental ...
Nationwide initiative aims to plant 16 million saplings, boost greenery and environmental sustainability KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has called on citizens to plant at least two trees each—one for themselves and one for their parents—as part of a massive nationwide afforestation drive. The initiative, ...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) – Learning from past afforestation failures, Kyrgyzstan is enlisting scientists to select tree species best suited to specific regions in a bid to combat climate change. Officials say using locally grown saplings will significantly improve survival rates. As part of the nationwide Zhashyl Muras (Green Heritage) campa...
Growing crisis highlights urgent need for sustainable solutions to protect Malaysia’s coral reefs and communities that depend on them KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Warming seas are turning Malaysia’s coral reefs into lifeless white structures, disrupting marine ecosystems and threatening the livelihoods of fishermen who depend on them. Repor...
Iraq embarks on a journey to boost sustainability and livability through an ambitious green initiative BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) – Iraq has officially launched the “Sustainable Baghdad Forests” project, a key initiative to expand green spaces and promote environmental sustainability in the capital. It seeks to create a sustainable urban...
Strategic initiative to enhance collaboration, streamline execution, and position Oman as a global hydrogen leader MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) – Oman has introduced ‘gHad,’ an innovative digital platform aimed at accelerating the development of the country’s green hydrogen sector. Developed under the leadership of Hydrom, the platform is designed to m...
Minister hails the initiative as legacy to future generations which would be better equipped to fight climate issues MOGADISHU, Somalia (MNTV) – In a move aimed at combating climate change, Somalia has taken a significant step toward incorporating climate awareness into its education system. The government’s decision to address environmental...
Blue Visa appreciates global environmental leaders and activists while positioning UAE as global leader in environment preservation DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) – The UAE has launched the first phase of its groundbreaking Blue Visa initiative at the World Governments Summit on Tuesday, as announced by the ministry of climate change and environment. The ...
KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – Pakistan requires an annual investment of $40 billion to $50 billion until 2050 to meet its looming climate change challenges, a former head of the country’s central bank says. Former State Bank of Pakistan Governor Shamshad Akhtar said at a two-day international climate change conference, “Breathe Pa...
