Keywords: Environmental Protection


Cyanide poisoning suspected in deaths of 15 elephants at Kenya's amboseli national park

Authorities in Kenya have identified cyanide poisoning as the likely cause of death for 15 African elephants found dead over the past month in Amboseli National Park, marking a troubling development in an ongoing wildlife investigation. Preliminary findings suggest the animals may have ingested tomatoes......

Morocco contains Melloussa forest fire after 45 hectares burned in Fahs-Anjra

Moroccan firefighting teams have brought a major forest fire under control in the Melloussa woodland of Fahs-Anjra Province after the blaze destroyed approximately 45 hectares of vegetation during an intense heatwave affecting the country. Emergency crews remained on site on Sunday to extinguish lingering......

Morocco sets new blue flag record with 38 certified coastal sites for summer 2026

Morocco has achieved a new milestone in sustainable coastal management after receiving 38 Blue Flag certifications for the 2026 summer season, the highest number ever awarded to the country and a record that reinforces its position as a regional leader in environmental stewardship. The announcement......

Indigenous Leader Raoni recovering in intensive care following surgery in Brazil

Raoni Metuktire, one of the world's most recognized Indigenous leaders and a prominent defender of the Amazon rainforest, is recovering in intensive care after undergoing surgery for an intestinal obstruction in Brazil. According to medical officials, the procedure was successfully completed without......

Solomon Islands reinstates ban on dolphin exports amid environmental concerns

The government of the Solomon Islands has reinstated a ban on the export of dolphins, reversing a decision made by the previous administration shortly before it lost power. The previous government had lifted the long-standing restriction under pressure from a private company seeking permission to capture......

Brazilian indigenous leader Raoni admitted to intensive care

Recognizable for his traditional lip plate, renowned Indigenous chief Raoni Metuktire has become one of the world’s most influential defenders of the Amazon rainforest. The Brazilian leader was admitted to an intensive care unit on Saturday after experiencing respiratory complications, according......

Changing Chinese consumer habits could help protect the Amazon rainforest

Evolving consumer preferences in China may play an increasingly important role in protecting the Amazon rainforest, as Chinese meat importers begin supporting more sustainable supply chains for Brazilian beef. A growing number of Chinese companies are showing interest in purchasing beef certified as......

National Forestry Agency reaffirms commitment to protecting cedar forests as a strategic national heritage

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting cedar forests, describing them as a strategic national heritage and a key ecological asset. The statement comes in response to recent media and social media claims alleging systematic deforestation and the existence......

Towards a more effective and coordinated fight to protect forests

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) recently held a hearing session with the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) as part of the preparation of an opinion on combating environmental damage. The discussions focused on improving the overall effectiveness of the system, from detection......