The Amazon rainforest shifted from absorbing carbon to releasing it during the extreme drought of 2023, emitting millions of tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere instead of storing it, according to new research from the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry. The study, published in AGU Advances,......
Researchers have produced the most detailed global map to date of greenhouse gas emissions from croplands, finding that just four crops account for nearly three quarters of total agricultural emissions. Rice alone is responsible for 43 percent, according to the study. The research, published on February......
In the southern city of Guaíba, Brazil, strong winds on December 15 caused the collapse of a 24-meter replica of the Statue of Liberty. The statue, a symbol of the Havan retail chain, fell in the parking lot of one of its stores in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre, within the state of Rio......
Morocco has intensified its call for stronger and legally binding climate finance commitments during a preparatory meeting for COP30 in Belém, Brazil. As the host nation works to close key divides before next year’s summit, Rabat......
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to reach a record 38.1 billion metric tons in 2025, marking a 1.1% increase from the previous year, according to a report by the Global Carbon Project. This alarming milestone coincides with the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil,......
Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, spearheaded discussions on climate finance and strategic investment at the Climate Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil, held ahead of COP30. Her efforts highlighted Morocco’s growing role in advancing......
Brazil announced on Friday that only 57 heads of state and government have confirmed attendance at the COP30 climate summit, significantly fewer than the 75 leaders who participated in last year’s conference in Azerbaijan. The reduced turnout underscores the growing logistical and political challenges......
Morocco has announced plans to play a prominent role at the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, underscoring its commitment to global climate diplomacy. Minister of Energy Transition Leïla Benali revealed the country’s comprehensive strategy during a parliamentary session, emphasizing Morocco’s......
Morocco’s OCP Group has announced a partnership with several organizations to restore 100,000 hectares of degraded pastures in the Araguaia Valley, located in Central-West Brazil. This large-scale initiative aims to enhance soil health, support sustainable cattle ranching, and generate high-integrity......
French President Emmanuel Macron launched the UN Ocean Conference in Nice with a powerful appeal for global cooperation to protect marine ecosystems. "While the Earth is warming, the ocean is boiling," he said, stressing the vital role of multilateralism in addressing environmental threats.......
The world's wealthiest 10% of individuals are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, according to groundbreaking research. This study, the first of its kind to quantify the impact of concentrated private wealth on extreme climate events, sheds light on how the consumption and investment......
The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, held from March 10 to 14 in Vienna, marked a significant milestone with the adoption of a resolution presented by Morocco, France, and Brazil. This unprecedented resolution focuses on the environmental impacts of illicit drug-related......
In 2024, the Brazilian Amazon region witnessed a significant surge in fires, with a 42% increase compared to the previous year. This marked the highest number of fires since 2007, with a total of 140,328 fires reported. The alarming rise in fire activity comes at a time when deforestation in the region,......
