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Villagers in Namtumbo tasked to venture into forestry value chains 26 Villagers in Namtumbo tasked to venture into forestry value chains ​​​​​​​TANZANIAN Community Forest Conservation Network (MJUMITA) has challenged Namtumbo villagers in Ruvuma region to form small groups and establish beekeeping project in their respective villages to generate income and preserve nature. MJUMITA Coordinator for Sothern Zone, Benedict Minja speaking to the villagers during capacity building meeti...

Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Apr 23: Forest Department in Bhaderwah on Friday foiled a major attempt to encroach a huge chunk of forest land by the

Representational image. | Reuters The central government is once again making a move to amend the Indian Forest Act 1927 even as the effort made last time led to a serious pushback from civil society. On April 8, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change called for Expression of Interest for shortlisting consultancy organisations that could prepare a draft comprehensive amendment to the 1927 Act. Brought in India’s pre-independence period, the 94-year-old law w...

In the weeks leading up to B.C.’s fall election, Premier John Horgan promised to implement all 14 recommendations of the old-growth strategic panel review, saying his government is “committed to implementing the report in its totality.” Horgan has cited the need to consult with First Nations as a factor delaying more action on the recommendations. When asked where funding for implementing the promised changes are in the budget, Finance Minister Selina Robinson said funding already exists ...

ISSUE DATE: April 26, 2021 UPDATED: April 17, 2021 14:03 IST Up in flames: Fires rage in the Madmaheshwar forest range, Rudraprayag distri In the first week of April, India hosted US special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry, in New Delhi as a precursor to the Leaders’ Summit with President Joe Biden later this month and COP-26 (the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference) in November. Around the same time, barely 300 km away in hill state Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun, chie...

Rustad, Bond raise concerns over Throne Speech SHARE ON: (Photos supplied by BC Liberal Party) While the current government is pledging to create new rental housing and address homelessness and mental health, Shirley Bond says it provided little financial support to those who are on the brink. “We have businesses that struggling to hold on. We have British Columbians, the vast majority of British Columbians – over 53% of them are within $200 or less from being able to pay their bills at th...

VICTORIA — For the second time in four months, Premier John Horgan has brought in a throne speech freighted with the hope that B.C. was putting the pandemic behind it. The previous effort was delivered Dec. 7, when the province was deep in the second wave. “We did not choose the challenge of COVID-19 but we are meeting it,” vowed the text, crafted in the premier’s office and delivered by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin. “Already we can see the signs of...

As the devoted husband and consort to Her Majesty The Queen, the marriage of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness formed a foundation of leadership of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for nearly eight decades. On the occasion of the Queens Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Her Majesty referred to His Royal Highness as her "constant strength and guide." His Royal Highness will be remembered fondly by British Columbians for his devotion to Queen and country, his duties as Royal Patron, and his ever-kee...

Article content EDMONTON — The Alberta government must pull back its new Forest Act before it becomes law next month, says the grand chief of the province’s northern First Nations. “We expect the province to suspend the new Forest Act immediately,” Arthur Noskey of Treaty 8 First Nations said Thursday. “We are asking (the government) to pull this back and consult with us.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Alberta must retract Forest A...

Alberta must retract Forest Act before it becomes law: Treaty 8 grand chief Poll Yes Alberta Premier Jason Kenney sits with Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild, left, Grand Chief Arthur Noskey, centre and Chief Aaron Young during a meeting with First Nations Chiefs and Grand Chiefs in Edmonton on Monday, June 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson EDMONTON – The Alberta government must pull back its new Forest Act before it becomes law next month, says the grand chief of the province’s nor...