Afforestation

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Mumbai based IAS officer transforms 3 acres of dump yard into a mini forest

In a unique attempt to promote a green and sustainable environment a Mumbai based IAS officer and the Civic Chief at Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has successfully built a mini-forest by transforming 3 acres of dumping ground. Abhijit Bangar, the man behind this exquisite transformation adopted the Miywaki forest technique to achieve this feat.

Promotion of organic farming and Afforestation under the Namami Gange Mission

The central government’s National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is starting to gain some traction as significant efforts to preserve Ganga from contamination in Uttarakhand are announced by the government.

Timber houses can help to decrease 100 billion tonnes of carbon emissions

A new study published in the Nature Journal reveals that using timber to construct houses and buildings could help decrease 100 billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2100. The research states that using engineered wood in construction instead of other building materials could pave the way for climate mitigation.

FAO: The State of the World’s Forests 2022

FAO ( Food And Agriculture Organization) has published its bi-annually forest report called The State of the World’s Forests 2022, the report explores the potential of three pathways for achieving forest recovery and tackling the environmental crisis

Afforestation in Bihar earns praise at COP-28

Bihar's achievements in afforestation, particularly through the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, were recognized globally during the COP-28 in Dubai.

The Power of A Simple Idea: How A Schoolboy Began A Global Movement To Plant A Trillion Trees

It started with a simple idea - what if children around the world planted a million trees in every country? This vision, conceived in 2007 by a nine-year-old German student named Felix Finkbeiner, blossomed into Plant-for-the-Planet, an international youth organization leading global reforestation efforts.

The Children's Eternal Rainforest: A Tale of Youth, Conservation, and Hope

In the heart of Costa Rica lies a verdant wonder, the Children's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños). This isn't just any forest; it's a story of hope, a testament to the power of youthful dreams. Born from the imagination of Swedish schoolchildren and nurtured by a global community, this rainforest symbolizes a united stand against climate change.

Assam Fights Climate Change with Ambitious Afforestation Drive

In a commendable effort to combat climate change, the Assam government has embarked on a large-scale afforestation project. The initiative aims to increase forest cover by planting trees across a staggering 163 square kilometers of land. This ambitious undertaking is a crucial step towards mitigating the adverse effects of climate change and ensuring a greener future for the state.