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Paperitalo Environmental News
( Last updated Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST) | |
European Chamber Chairperson meets Environment Adviser
European Chamber Chairperson meets Environment Adviser
Chairperson of the European Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham), Nuria Lopez, paid a courtesy call on Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministries of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | Groups oppose Lagos–Calabar coastal highway alignment through Akwa Ibom forest
Several civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the proposed alignment of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway through a forest reserve in Akwa Ibom.
The group, comprised of 70 organizations, made the disclosure at a news conference in … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | Civil society raises alarm over Lagos–Calabar highway route through Stubb’s Creek Forest
By Joy Baba-Yesufu
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed strong concern over plans to route the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway through the Stubb’s Creek Forest Reserve in Akwa Ibom State, warning that the move could cause … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | Carnivorous Plants Discovered in Dalma: A Boost for Forest Biodiversity
Jamshedpur: While the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary is globally recognized as a premier elephant reserve, a fascinating discovery has highlighted its botanical richness. Forest officials and researchers have identified rare carnivorous plants thriving deep … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | Laos launches community-lead forest conservation initiative
VIENTIANE, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society, has launched a project to restore forests and empower local communities as key conservation actors amid rising forest … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | World Environment Day: Five Community Projects for Sustainability
Favelas are natural incubators for new ideas, sustainability initiatives and community-led projects. They are increasingly being recognized as models of sustainability worldwide.
World Environment Day is organized annually by the United Nations to bring … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | CSOs raise concerns over Tinubu govt’s routing of Lagos-Calabar highway through forest reserve
A coalition of civil society organisations has raised concerns over the proposed routing of the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through the Stubb’s Creek Forest Reserve in Akwa Ibom.
The group, comprised of 70 organisations, at a news … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | Guadalupe is one step closer to finalizing its urban forest management plan
Despite a current decline in Guadalupe’s tree cover, residents can expect to see an increase in trees over the next 40 years.
With grant money from Cal Fire, Guadalupe committed to adopting an urban forest management plan and increasing canopy cover by 10 … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | Commercial buildings to replace Mumbai’s Parle-G factory; environment panel clears demolition
MUMBAI: The aroma of freshly baked Parle-G biscuits stopped drifting through Vile Parle in mid-2016. Now, the landmark Parle Products factory itself is headed for the history books.
iMumbai, India - January 21, 2026: A view of the Parle biscuit company at … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
| | | Indonesia revokes forest and mine permits over role in deadly Sumatra landslides
Indonesia has revoked the permits of 28 companies after a post–Cyclone Senyar audit found environmental violations that authorities say worsened deadly floods and landslides in Sumatra in late 2025, which killed about 1,200 people.
The revoked permits … Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:35 am EST
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