#tropical

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Storms leave 38 dead in central America, Mexico

Two storm systems left at least 38 people dead and forced tens of thousands from their homes after heavy rains ...

Tropical storm in Thailand to affect weather in Riau

A tropical storm in Thailand is predicted to create extreme weather conditions in parts of Sumatra, including Riau ...

Biosphere reserves should improve local people`s livelihoods

Besides protecting the ecology and biodiversity, the existence of biosphere reserves in Indonesia should also improve ...

news focus: rainforest conservation, law enforcement crucial for orangutan`s survival

Indonesia is home to the world`s remaining population of critically endangered orangutans found on Sumatra and ...

Indonesia proposes bio-village in SSC int`l workshop

Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the Indonesian government proposed bio-village concept in the second ...

Minister reiterates govt`s commitment to sustainable forestry development policies

Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan has reiterated the government`s commitment to applying forestry development policies ...

US, Indonesia announce $28.5 million debt swap for forests

The United States and Indonesia on signed a $28.5 million debt-for-nature swap agreement on Monday, the US Embassy ...

Younger generation plays important role in green economics programs

Around 1,200 young people from over 100 countries participating in the UNEP Tunza International Children and Youth ...

Riau to host biosphere discussion

A total of 18 countries will participate in a discussion on Man and Biosphere concepts in Pekanbaru, Riau province, ...

Illegal logging to be discussed in climate change confab

Various issues related to illegal logging activities and forest monitoring will be discussed in the "Conference on the ...

Storm Haitang to hit central Vietnam

Tropical Storm Haitang is forecast to hit central Vietnam and the country`s northern parts of the Central Highlands in ...

Evacuations as typhoon nears Philippines

Philippine authorities on Monday ordered more than 100,000 people living along the country`s east coast to evacuate as ...

Kutai National Park hosts 958 species of flora

The landscape of Kutai National Park (KNT) is dominated by a Dipterocarpaceae lowland tropical rainforest and has ...

CIFOR invites president to open climate change confab

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) has invited President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to open and ...

ASEAN Foundation, Royal Philips hold discussion on healthcare affordability

The ASEAN Foundation and Royal Philips Electronics jointly conducted a round table discussion on "Healthcare ...