TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has launched a $153 million project with support from the World Bank to restore degraded landscapes and forests across six regions of the country. The announcement was made during the Climate Forum held in Samarkand on April 4–5. According to Gazeta.uz, the Restoration of Sustainable Landscapes in Uzbek...
KAMPALA, Uganda (MNTV) – Deep in the forests of southwestern Uganda, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has spent decades safeguarding one of the world’s most endangered species: the mountain gorilla. As Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian and a trailblazer in conservation, her work has transformed human-wildlife relationships and brought...
As hunger deepens across Kenya, desperate families marry off daughters to survive. NAIROBI, Kenya (MNTV) – In Kenya’s arid regions, a devastating drought has left families facing stark choices: starve or sell their young daughters into marriage. A recent report by Al Jazeera reveals the growing phenomenon of child marriages driven by ext...
Rising salinity, extreme weather, and sea level changes accelerate ecosystem decline MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — A joint India-Maldives research initiative has highlighted a severe decline in the Maldives’ mangrove ecosystems, with climate change and rising sea levels identified as major drivers. The study, conducted by Cochin University of ...
Initiative underscores commitment to harmonizing economic growth with environmental responsibility ABU DHABI, UAE (MNTV) – Abu Dhabi has launched a new tree-planting initiative to promote sustainability and expand green spaces in the UAE capital. In alignment with 2025 being declared the ‘Year of the Community,’ Abu Dhabi City Municipality, i...
DAKAR, Senegal (MNTV)- In the West African state of Senegal, architect Fatiya Diene Mazza is leading the charge to redefine architectural practices and usher in a new era of environmentally conscious designs, reports Africa Global News. Sustainable architecture is crucial in the battle against environmental degradation. Mazza has built a hous...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — As the world marked the first-ever World Day for Glaciers last month, Kyrgyzstan has showcased an innovative response to climate change—artificial glaciers designed to support rural communities facing water shortages. In late 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) constructed...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — As part of its growing environmental efforts, Kazakhstan marked March 23—the final day of the Nauryznama decade—as the Day of a Pure Mind and Intentions, dedicated to ecological awareness and sustainability. The initiative reflects the country’s commitment to fostering an eco-friendly mindset and transitioning into ...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Ministry of Water, and Agriculture plans to develop innovative water management strategies in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and local farmers to address Saudi Arabia’s critical freshwater scarcity in agriculture. As part of the KAUST Center for Sustainable Food...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) —- The Uzbek government has announced an ambitious plan to develop the country’s water supply and wastewater infrastructure in 2025, aiming to improve access for millions. This year, authorities will lay 1,619 kilometers of water pipelines and 521 kilometers of sewer networks, while constructing or renovating ...
