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In the heart of the Jilobi Forest, a biodiversity hotspot in Eswatini’s eastern region of Lubombo, the three chiefdoms inhabiting the territory had longstanding disputes, and tensions used to run high.

“Most of the disputes resulted in illegal activities like wood-cutting and livestock theft by outsiders and people from the communities who took advantage of the polarisation.”

In a bid to conserve the Jilobi Forest from repeated encroachment, it became essential for the chiefdoms to reconcile to jointly manage and protect the space.,

“Ultimately, talks were facilitated to help chiefs and communities recognise that the ongoing rivalry was detrimental not only to their collective heritage but also to the precious Jilobi Forest,”

Chiefdoms were receptive to altering course when they knew that the conservation of the forest would be particularly beneficial to their communities. The Joint Management Committee was established in 2021 to help the three chiefdoms jointly manage the resources of Jilobi by coming together to devise a reforestation plan that involves responsible forestry practices such as responsible grazing and avoiding protected areas.

“We were able to sort out our differences,” Chief Maliwa said.

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Feeding cats by remote control 😹😹😹❤️

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Toilet paper is most often made of wood pulp, which, in the U.S., is generally sourced from Canada. Some of the most popular toilet paper brands score an F on sustainability from the National Resources Defense Council because they are made almost entirely from forest fiber.

New products from Green Forest, Who Gives a Crap and a startup called Reel Paper, are transforming an industry that is ripe for disruption. Reel Paper uses bamboo instead of wood pulp. Bamboo is a grass, not a tree

"It is one of the fastest growing plants in the world. When you cut it down, it regenerates from the same root structure, and you can harvest that every three years, so we've found it's the best sustainable resource to create high-quality paper good items," said Reel Paper CEO David VanHimbergen.

He added bamboo's longer fibers make it ideal for balancing softness and strength.

"It's a small change that, as people can transition to something more sustainable, can have a meaningful impact because of the frequency of usage," he added

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A giant step towards the future of sustainable food has been taken in Campinas, São Paulo, with the inauguration of the “Tropical Food Innovation Laboratory”. This center, unprecedented in Latin America, stands as a vanguard in the development and research of alternative foods. In a world where food demand is growing and diversifying, products such as cultured meat, plant-based milks, insect proteins, and chicken-free meat are being considered as viable and necessary solutions.

The laboratory, built on a 1,300 m² area at the Food Technology Institute of Campinas (ITAL), represents a unique collaboration between five leading companies in the sector. The aim of this project is to create an ‘innovation ecosystem’ that focuses on the development of sustainable food and beverages, with special attention to Brazilian biodiversity.

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Emissions fell by a steep 15.5% in 2023, largely driven by reductions in carbon from electricity generation and industry. EU countries added 17 gigawatts (GW)-worth of windmills and covered roofs and fields with 56GW of new solar panels. (For comparison, nuclear-power capacity in the EU was roughly 100GW, though it can run 24 hours a day.) Officials reckon 2024 will be another record year for renewables.

The commission’s modelling suggests that current policies should get the bloc to an 88% reduction of overall emissions by 2040, compared with 1990 levels. With the 2030 target of a 55% reduction within reach, the EU should be able to agree to a target for 2040 of 90%. The main target, to get to net zero by 2050, is unchanged.

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Hello please reblog this if you're okay with people sending you random asks to get to know you better

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Want a ‘money printing machine’ on your roof? Leonardo DiCaprio is backing this European solar company.

“I'm building something with purpose and I even get goosebumps when I share it with you,” says solar entrepreneur Wouter Draijer.

Born in New York and raised in Amsterdam, the 29-year-old is CEO and co-founder of SolarMente - a company aiming to change the way people consume and distribute energy in Spain.

Its subscription service allows homeowners and businesses to install solar panels with no upfront cost - a model that has attracted investment from Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and US technology startup accelerator Y Combinator.

Euronews Green spoke to Wouter about his company’s mission to install “climate saving money printing machines” on roofs across Spain.

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A photographer’s portrait in a mirror, a hundred years ago, Japan, ca. 1920. Text and image via Old Japanese Photos on Facebook

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Absolutely amazing 🏳️‍🌈🫶🌈

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I just finished 7000 word diagnostic study with over 60 journal articles reviewed and am starting the next 8000 word paper

this semester is almost over ;p

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Fewer than 60 multinationals are responsible for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution, with five responsible for a quarter of that, based on the findings 

The branded half of the plastic was the responsibility of just 56 fast-moving consumer goods multinational companies, and a quarter of that was from just five companies.

Altria [Kraft] and Philip Morris International made up 2% of the branded plastic litter found, Danone and Nestlé produced 3% of it, PepsiCo was responsible for 5% of the discarded packaging, and 11% of branded plastic waste could be traced to the Coca-Cola company.

“The industry likes to put the responsibility on the individual,” says the study’s author, Marcus Eriksen, a plastic pollution expert from The 5 Gyres Institute.

“But we’d like to point out that it’s the brands, it’s their choice for the kinds of packaging [they use] and for embracing this throwaway model of delivering their goods. That’s what’s causing the greatest abundance of trash.”

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If one of your initiatives is helping to solve the triple global crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, then the Champions of the Earth award could be for you.

The call for entries launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is open until 5 May 2024.

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