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Behind the Headlines: Government Actions and Policies
Positive Impacts and Challenges
Around the World
United States
Agroforestry and regenerative farming practices are expanding in countries like Brazil and Ecuador.
Global Environment Initiatives
Canada has established several large marine protected areas, including the Tuvaijuittuq Marine Protected Area in the Arctic.
In Michoacán, Mexico, this UNESCO World Heritage site protects millions of monarch butterflies.
The Amazon Region Protected Areas
Program is the largest initiative aiming to protect 150 million acres of the Brazilian rainforest.
Slovenia's Ljubljana has been transformed into a more pedestrian- and bike-friendly city
The 30x30 Initiative aims to protect 30% of U.S. land and water by 2030.
The Nyerere National Park in Tanzania, formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve, is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa
Uruguay generates over 95% of its electricity from renewables, including
wind, solar, and hydro.
Indigenous-led initiative to protect 86 million acres of rainforest from industrial extraction in Peru and Equador.
In Norway, Svalbard Global Seed Vault stores seeds from around the world to safeguard biodiversity.
The Arctic MPA Network is a network of marine protected
areas to conserve the biodiversity
In India, Project Tiger focuses on tiger conservation through protected reserves.
AFRICA: The Great Green Wall project aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land across the Sahel.
Singapore's Green Mark Scheme encourages energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings.
Initiatives like Kenya's M-Kopa Solar provide affordable clean energy to rural households.
In Australia, Reef 2050 Plan focuses on protecting the Great Barrier Reef from coral breaching, pollution, & climate change.
Israel leads in desalination and water recycling technologies.
Brazil, Colombia, and Peru collaborate with indigenous communities to safeguard the Amazon Basin.
Three-North Shelterbelt Program aimed at creating
a forest belt across
northern China, including
the Gobi Desert.
EU's Circular Economy Action Plan aims to reduce waste including the right to repair laws and recycling initiatives.
New Zealand aims to eradicate introduced predators like possums, rats, and stoats by 2050 to protect native wildlife, including the iconic kiwi.
20-Year Forestry Master Plan aims to increase forest cover to 40% of the Thailand's total land area.
Mongol's Integrated Water Resources Management to improve water use efficiency, and protect water quality.
The EU's flagship initiative aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050.
South Korea's Volume-Based Waste Fee System charges citizens for the amount of food waste.
Russia's National Forest Policy protects Siberia's vast taiga, the world's largest forest with stricter regulations on logging, fire prevention strategies, and reforestation projects.
Pacific Oceanscape aims to protect the Pacific for the management of marine resources and to safeguard biodiversity.
Saudi Green Initiative: Aiming to plant 10 billion trees
China's 13th Five-Year Plan aims to reduce PM2.5.
Indian Ocean Rim Association promotes environmental sustainability, economic development, and disaster risk reduction.
Endangered Species Act protects threatened wildlife, including
iconic species like the California condor, red wolf, and grizzly
bear, alongside critical habitats.
Examples of Global Efforts to Protect the Environment
