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United News of India
30-04-2025
- Climate
- United News of India
China issues orange alert for forest fires
Beijing, Apr 30 (UNI) Chinese authorities on Wednesday issued an orange alert, the second highest-level warning, for forest fires in parts of China from May 1 to 5. The national forest and grassland fire-control command office and the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) issued the alert for forest fires in parts of Hebei, Shanxi, Henan and Shaanxi during the five-day May Day holiday. The emergency management departments have been instructed to closely monitor changes in fire hazards, implement early warning and response measures, continuously reinforce fire source control, strengthen emergency preparedness, and effectively address the ongoing severe risk of forest fires. Forest and grassland fires are among eight major natural disasters. "Generally speaking, China's forest fires have shown an overall downward trend in recent years," said Yang Xudong, an official with the MEM, on March 21, the International Day of Forests. Statistics show that, from 1950 to 1989, China averaged approximately 16,000 forest fire incidents annually. This number dropped to around 6,000 between 1990 and 2020, and since 2021, it has further decreased to less than 1,000 cases per year. The causes of forest and grassland fires are categorized into natural and human factors, with the latter accounting for over 90 percent of the causes of fire incidents, according to Yang. China has a four-level warning system for forest fires, with red being the highest followed by orange, yellow and blue. UNI XINHUA ARN
Express Tribune
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
'Natural resources protection a priority'
Adviser to Chief Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Meena Majeed Baloch has said that we have to make the dream of Green Balochistan a reality by protecting our natural resources and promoting tree plantation. In her message on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, she said that forests are the guarantor of our survival, ecological balance and a secure future for future generations. She said that forests not only protect the land from erosion and natural disasters but also play an important role in providing oxygen, protecting water bodies and biodiversity. The devastating floods of 2022 in Pakistan, especially Balochistan, proved that we must stop deforestation.
Gulf Insider
22-03-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
2.4 Million Mangroves Planted Along Saudi Arabia's Coastlines
Saudi Arabia has planted 2.4 million mangrove trees along its coastlines through the Vegetation Cover Development Foundation (Morooj), marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's environmental sustainability efforts. The announcement was made on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, aligning with the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI). Morooj CEO Eng. Wael Bushah said the initiative is part of a broader mission to rehabilitate coastal ecosystems and expand mangrove forests, which are vital for biodiversity conservation, erosion control, and carbon sequestration. 'This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the support of our partners and the dedication of our field teams, who use the latest scientific methods to plant and protect mangroves,' Bushah stated. In addition to the mangrove project, Morooj is advancing a portfolio of sustainability initiatives. These include planting one million mangrove and terrestrial trees, greening 200 mosques through greywater reuse, and planting 400,000 mangroves in Makkah and the Eastern Province. The organization is also dispersing 300 million seeds across five royal reserves and spearheading a cooperative afforestation program to plant 10 million trees by 2027.
Zawya
22-03-2025
- General
- Zawya
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports Ghana's Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative at national launch
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management and ecosystem restoration by participating in the national launch of Ghana's Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The event, held at Kuffour Park in Nkawie, Ashanti Region, was led by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Mahama, who highlighted the Government of Ghana's dedication to restoring degraded landscapes and promoting sustainable forest management. The Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative represents a major national effort to restore Ghana's forests, which provide essential resources such as food, water, medicine, and employment to many Ghanaians. By engaging local communities and stakeholders, the initiative aims to revitalize ecosystems while creating economic opportunities through sustainable forest-based industries. Organized to coincide with the International Day of Forests 2025, the launch event brought together government officials, community leaders and other partners. FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa, Abebe Haile-Gabriel, provided remarks at the ceremony during which he reaffirmed FAO's support to Ghana. 'Ghana is blessed with rich forest resources, and today, we celebrate the launch of the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative—a bold and timely effort by the Government of Ghana to restore degraded landscapes, promote sustainable forest management, and transform these areas into ecologically productive landscapes,' FAO's Abebe Haile-Gabriel said today. 'As FAO celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Ghana's journey toward a more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood future,' he added. Following the official launch, a commemorative tree-planting ceremony took place, symbolizing the beginning of Ghana's renewed effort to restore its forests. Community members, government officials, and international partners participated in planting indigenous tree species to kick-start the reforestation initiative. Forests and foods The theme of this year's International Day of Forests, 'Forests and Food,' highlights the essential link between forests and food systems. Forests provide a variety of edible products, including nuts, fruits, seeds, roots, tubers, mushrooms, and honey, which contribute to the nutrition and food security of many communities. They also play a crucial role in water conservation and soil fertility, benefiting agriculture and sustaining livelihoods. As part of its support to Ghana's reforestation efforts, FAO is actively engaged in strengthening forest governance, promoting climate-smart agroforestry systems, and supporting non-timber forest products such as honey and shea. FAO also works with youth, women, and smallholder farmers to enhance their capacity in sustainable forest management and business incubation. As FAO marks its 80th anniversary this year, the organization remains committed to working alongside Ghana and other African nations to achieve sustainable forest management and landscape restoration. This falls under FAO's broader work towards agrifood systems transformation for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of FAO Regional Office for Africa.
Saudi Gazette
22-03-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
2.4 million mangroves planted along Saudi Arabia's coastlines
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has planted 2.4 million mangrove trees along its coastlines through the Vegetation Cover Development Foundation (Morooj), marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's environmental sustainability efforts. The announcement was made on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, aligning with the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI). Morooj CEO Eng. Wael Bushah said the initiative is part of a broader mission to rehabilitate coastal ecosystems and expand mangrove forests, which are vital for biodiversity conservation, erosion control, and carbon sequestration. 'This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the support of our partners and the dedication of our field teams, who use the latest scientific methods to plant and protect mangroves,' Bushah stated. In addition to the mangrove project, Morooj is advancing a portfolio of sustainability initiatives. These include planting one million mangrove and terrestrial trees, greening 200 mosques through greywater reuse, and planting 400,000 mangroves in Makkah and the Eastern Province. The organization is also dispersing 300 million seeds across five royal reserves and spearheading a cooperative afforestation program to plant 10 million trees by 2027.
