RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Saudi Arabia will celebrate Saudi Green Initiative Day on March 27, commemorating the launch of the initiative by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in 2021. The day underscores the Kingdom’s dedication to accelerating climate action and strengthening its leadership in sustainability, both lo...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has officially joined the Aarhus Convention, an international treaty that ensures public access to environmental information and participation in environmental decision-making, Qalampir.uz reported. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the law on March 11, marking a significant step in strengthening envi...
DAR ES SALAM, Tanzania (MNTV)- Tanzania received 18 white rhinos from South Africa earlier this month as it seeks to boost conservation and tourism, local authorities said according to AFP news. The move is part of a project that will see the East African nation receive a total of 36 white rhinos, which have been […]
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has unveiled a five-year plan to boost its gas infrastructure, including the construction of underground gas storage facilities and expansion of key pipelines, as part of efforts to enhance energy security and meet growing domestic demand. The plan, set to run from 2025 to 2029, was announced as part of [...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — An international study has raised alarm over the rapid degradation of river ecosystems across Central Asia, warning that dams and hydropower projects are pushing many unique freshwater species to the brink of extinction. The report, published by the environmental coalition Rivers Without Boundaries, identifies maj...
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...
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...
Volunteers across Kashmir are cleaning polluted streams, reviving water bodies, and fostering environmental action SRINAGAR, Kashmir (MNTV) — A rising grassroots movement in Kashmir is gaining momentum as young volunteers across the region take action to clean polluted streams and revive water bodies. What started as a local initiative in Muni...
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...
