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Landmark Indigenous land title in Ecuadorian Amazon reserve mired in controversy
Mongabay
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July 15, 2025
A 2023 court ruling granted land rights in Ecuador’s Cuyabeno Reserve to the Siekopai people, recognizing their ancestral ties and setting a precedent for Indigenous land claims in protected areas. The decision has sparked controversy, as it...
Indigenous groups debate use of land agreements in Ecuador’s protected areas
Mongabay
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July 15, 2025
The Kichwa de Zancudo Cocha community lost some of the land it had been managing in the Cuyabeno Reserve under an agreement with the Ecuadorian government when the Siekopai Nation was awarded a land title in a 2023 court case. While these...
To change the environment, change the narrative
Mongabay
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July 15, 2025
Narratives help shape our society, culture and environment, entrenching beliefs that can help — or harm — our planet and human rights. Tsering Yangzom Lama, story manager at Greenpeace International, joins Mongabay’s podcast to explain how...
Türkiye launches fifth Arctic expedition to track climate change footprints
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL Türkiye’s fifth National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition has officially begun, with 12 scientists conducting 19 projects in the Arctic Ocean as part of the country’s growing polar research efforts. The expedition is being carried...
CP25 Homecoming in Ecuador
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 15, 2025
The Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25) mission is a demonstration of the U.S. Navy’s enduring commitment to allies and partners across the Caribbean, Central and South Americas. While individuals may come from different backgrounds, building...
OPINION:Conquering global markets through forward and backward integration
Capital FM Kenya
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August 2, 2025
By Tobias Alando Kenya has long distinguished herself as a leading producer of agricultural and horticultural products, including tea, coffee, avocados, and flowers. Yet, despite consistent growth and strong international demand, we remain far...
What is TechWater, the campaign MrBeast asked Asmongold to support with $100K?
The Times of India
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(Image via YouTube/MrBeast) Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, the world’s biggest philanthropist YouTuber, recently called on some fellow creators to support a cause. His latest initiative, Techwater, which has already been making waves, captured...
Global envoys call for urgent climate action at international conclave in Bhubaneswar
Orissa Post
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July 10, 2025
Bhubaneswar: Ambassadors and diplomats from eight countries Thursday voiced concern over the growing impact of climate change and global warming, calling for urgent and focused global action to protect the planet. Spain’s ambassador Juan Antonio...
Vantage to Take Center Stage as Diamond Sponsor at Wealth Expo Ecuador 2025
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 11, 2025
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets is proud to announce its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at Wealth Expo Ecuador 2025, taking place on July 19th at the Quorum Convention Center in Quito. As one of the leading...
PANAMA to host important meeting about sustainable fishing operations.
Panama Now Online
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July 11, 2025
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/11/the-meeting-of-the-inter-american-tropical-tuna-commission-will-be-hosted-again-by-panama/ From September 1 to 5, 2025, Panama will host the meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) for...
7 Critical Warnings in the Cristina Fernández Freedom Campaign Against Latin America’s Rightward Shift
teleSUR
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The Cristina Fernández freedom campaign gains momentum as former Colombian President Ernesto Samper demands her release and warns of rising neofascism in Latin America. Related: Colombia’s Former President Uribe Sentenced to 12 Years of House...
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Valencia LIVE Score Updates: Diks scores the second goal (2-0)
VAVEL
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August 2, 2025
End of broadcast Our coverage of the Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Valencia match, valid for a 25/26 preseason friendly, has come to an end. Thank you for joining us! Stay tuned to VAVEL.com to keep up to date with the world of sports. ⏱️90 Final...
Latin America Summit: ‘set the agenda’ on protecting biodiversity
University of Nottingham
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July 10, 2025
Universities in biodiverse Latin American countries need to demonstrate they are “transformation agents” rather than “just repositories of knowledge” by taking the lead on protecting delicate ecosystems, a conference has heard. Leaders gathered at...
Dynamite Buried in the Rainforest: Ecuador’s Explosive Indigenous Betrayal
LatinAmerican Post
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July 10, 2025
In the depths of Ecuador’s Amazon, children chase each other across the forest floor—blissfully unaware that beneath their feet lie over a ton of forgotten explosives. Fifteen years after a human rights court ordered their removal, the bombs...
Over 90 arrests made in global crackdown on environmental crime in the Amazon Basin
Newsday - New York
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BOGOTA, Colombia — Assets worth over $64 million were seized and 94 people arrested as part of a multinational law enforcement operation targeting environmental crime in the Amazon Basin. The crackdown, coordinated by the United Arab Emirates, has...
Pilot project sees carbon emissions drop 15-35% in Ecuador shrimp farms
Hatchery International
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July 10, 2025
In a pilot project with The Nature Conservancy, Ecuador’s shrimp farms saw carbon emission reductions of 15 to 35 percent. The project, known as the North Star Shrimp Initiative, helped Ecuador introduce science-based best practices aimed at...
Recognizing and supporting the transformative role of women in Latin America and the Caribbean in facing the climate crisis
Latinoamerica21
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July 8, 2025
In recent years, the effects of weather and climate phenomena in Latin America and the Caribbean have rippled across the region—from the Andes to Patagonia, from cities to coastal towns—causing deep socio-economic and environmental disruptions....
Almost 100 arrested in UAE-led operation in the Amazon Basin
The National News
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The UAE has led a major international operation against environmental crimes in the Amazon Basin, resulting in 94 arrests and the seizure of assets valued at more than $64 million. The 14-day effort, Operation Green Shield, was a multinational...
Sangay volcano (Ecuador) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 2 July-8 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 9, 2025
Wed, 9 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay during 1-8 July. The seismic network recorded 48-94 explosions each day. Ash-and-gas plumes were observed...
UAE Arrests 94 Suspects For Environmental Crimes In $64-Million Crackdown In Amazon Basin
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE led a major international crackdown on environmental crimes in the Amazon Basin, resulting in the arrest of 94 individuals and the seizure of assets worth over $64 million. In a post on social media platform X, Saif...