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Severe Weather Forces Crown Princess to Alter Course
Passengers aboard Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess’ 113-night world cruise have been notified that the ship will not be arriving in Cape Town, South Africa, as scheduled, due to a string of severe weather at sea. The announcement came directly...

EU remains major wildlife trafficking hub, report finds
In 2023, EU authorities recorded nearly 5,200 wildlife trafficking seizures, mostly involving endangered European eels, timber, and medicinal plants, reinforcing the bloc’s status as a key global trade hub, a new report notes. More than 1 million...

Stages Theatre’s ‘Madagascar’ brings wild adventure to life
Youth-Led ‘Madagascar’ Musical Brings Friendship and Fun to Stages Theatre Thirteen-year-old Takelle Lee stars as Alex the Lion in “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure,” now playing at Stages Theatre Company through Aug. 3. With music, movement, and...

A Group of Volunteers in Madagascar Is Dedicated to Preserving Their National Heritage and Environment
By Miora, Trans: Miora, Trans Eng: Rebecca Cluett One day in February, I chanced upon a Facebook post looking for volunteers who wanted to take part in conservation work in the privately run park at Tsarasaotra, also known as “Tsarasaotra Park” or...

African Island States Advance Ocean Partnerships And Finance Innovation At United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference
(MENAFN- APO Group) In a high-profile gathering during the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the...
Why Cockroaches Are the Real Environmental Heroes
Australian cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae), common insect species of tropical cockroach. Ranomafana national Park, Madagascar wildlife animal© Artush/Shutterstock.comCockroaches are most homeowners’ nightmares. This is because where one is...

Lineup for free “Movies in the Park” screenings announced
The News10NBC Team details breaking News, Traffic and Weather. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — An annual summer tradition and an opportunity to watch a favorite comfort movie is back. Monroe County announced the “Movies in the Park” lineup on Monday. Movies in...

Wings of Change: Empowering Madagascar’s Youth Through Education and Hospitality
(MENAFN- Wings Hotel) Wings of Change, a dedicated non-profit organization, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to empowering Madagascar’s youth by creating educational and career opportunities for financially challenged students. Through free...

Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector positions itself as a sustainable investment hub ahead of API Forum 2025
Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector showcases sustainable growth and investment potential at the 2025 API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Forum, spotlighting eco-certified hotels, green financing, and smart resort development. Mauritius tourism and...

UN climate chief says crunch talks must deliver
The UN climate chief has stressed the “world is watching” as 5,000 delegates gather in Germany for 10 days of crunch talks aimed at protecting the planet for future generations. Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework...

CSOs Unite in Lagos to Tackle Malnutrition Crisis
…Call for Increased Government, Donor Support Amidst Mounting Crises Civil society organizations from 22 countries across West and Central Africa, as well as the island nations of Comoros and Madagascar, have reaffirmed their...

Pope urges Madagascar’s bishops to protect creation as prophetic mission
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV asked Madagascar’s bishops to embrace the care of creation as a central part of their prophetic ministry, calling on them to safeguard the unique ecological beauty and fragility of their homeland. “Following Pope...

Data Communications Management, Atlantic Packaging Products celebrates key sustainability milestone
Data Communications Management’s (DCM’s) client Atlantic Packaging Products hits a milestone of planting over 50,000 trees through the PrintReleaf program. The PrintReleaf initiative is a crucial pillar of DCM’s sustainability strategy aimed at...

TRUE COLORS, part I: "Watermelon" is for environmentalism
By Curtis Dahlgren September 26, 2009 "The bulk of the intellectual community almost automatically favors any expansion of government power so long as it is advertised as a way to protect individuals from big bad corporations, relieve poverty,...
Interview: China plays "driving" role in sustainable industrialization of Africa, says Malagasy economist
ANTANANARIVO, June 15 (Xinhua) -- China, as a key trading partner, plays a "driving" role in the sustainable industrialization of Africa and the continent's integration into global value chains, Claudio Rabenja, a Malagasy economist, said in a...

Welsh collaboration results in beautiful bilingual packaging for popular chocolate brand
The collaboration between Driftwood Designs and Coco Pzazz A Welsh collaboration has brought together the art of Driftwood Designs to adorn the packaging of independent chocolate makers Coco Pzazz, resulting in a product that is pleasing to both...
UNOC3: Nations adopt declaration to support implementation of goal to conserve, sustainably use oceans
Nations also agreed to strengthen the provision of scaled-up resources in these countries, including public, grant-based and concessional finance, non-debt instruments and other concessional finance from multilateral development banks like the...

Dubai–Madagascar Business Forum signals new chapter in Antananarivo’s economic rise under President Rajoelina
Organised in partnership with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM), the event connected a high-level Malagasy delegation composed of President Andry Rajoelina, senior government ministers and over 60 business owners with their...

Africa’s Future Climate: Navigating Extremes through Innovation and Early Warnings
The WMO community has seized the occasion of the Organization’s 75th anniversary to reflect on decades of progress in advancing meteorological science, climate monitoring and early warning systems towards disaster risk reduction. This reflection...

Gerald Winegrad: Madagascar’s magnificent mammals face threat of extinction | COMMENTARY
Like most of you, I am suffering deeply over the disintegration of our democracy in a world turned upside-down. My recent columns reflect my depression over our nation’s failing leadership, nationally and globally. The Trump administration has...