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A ban on deep-sea fishing in parts of the Atlantic rich with marine life has been upheld by the EU’s General Court. It means these areas will remain restricted to help preserve vulnerable species and ecosystems. The decision comes after the same court ruled last month in a German case that Marine Protected Areas must be protected from bottom trawling. Separate legal actions were filed by the Spanish government and fishermen from Galicia and Asturias who challenged a 2016 EU rule that banned fishing with nets and longlines in 87 areas of the Atlantic off the coasts of Spain, Ireland, Portugal and France. Related What is UNOC? World leaders gather in Nice to confront ocean emergency ‘A golden opportunity’: UK unveils plan to ban bottom trawling in more marine protected areas When the rules came into effect in 2022, Spain sued the European Commission, claiming that it failed to consider t...

Held under the theme "Science and Technology – The Key to Advancing a Circular Economy", the event reflected the spirit of a Politburo resolution on the promotion of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The Packaging Recycling Organisation Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) considers this policy a guiding framework for its future strategy, starting from 2025, to modernise its collection and recycling ecosystem and foster stronger multilateral cooperation. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Minh Ngan made a speech Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Minh Ngan emphasised that recent legislative reforms, including the Law on Environmental Protection, are designed to drive behavioural change at the household level. "The law requires waste to be sorted at the source and introduces a volume, or weight-based waste fee, instead of a flat rate. This encourages collection and sorting, which enhances recycling r...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that Ladakh harbors an impressive 477 snow leopards, establishing the region as one of the world’s premier habitats for these elusive mountain cats. Researchers conducting extensive surveys across 59,000 square kilometers discovered that these magnificent predators occupy over 47,500 square kilometers of the harsh Himalayan landscape. This remarkable density of snow leopards in Ladakh represents a conservation success story in one of Earth’s most challenging environments. The findings provide crucial baseline data for protecting these endangered cats, often called “ghosts of the mountains” for their elusive nature. This comprehensive assessment offers hope for the species’ survival while highlighting Ladakh’s critical role in global snow leopard conservation efforts. Understanding the Big Cat Population Density The discovery of 477 snow leopards in Ladakh represents extraordinary density for this typically solitary species. When compa...

NICE, France , June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein announced a new partnership with blue technology company Voyacy Regen, cofounded by Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau, to build a new ocean technology accelerator and innovation hub in Aqaba, Jordan. Under the Aqaba Marine Park (AMP) initiative, this groundbreaking project will focus on regenerating coral reefs and critical coastal marine infrastructure at scale to create a climate-resilient world where people and the ocean can thrive. "Today's announcement marks a pivotal step forward in our effort to embed sustainable practices and climate actions as an integral part of Jordan's economic growth, while establishing safeguards that will protect the kingdom's environment and natural resources for future generations," said Hussein Al-Safadi, CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC). "The Aqaba Marine Park will play a vital role in regenerating coral re...