Sentences with phrase «protecting rain forests»

NUSA DUA, Indonesia: Governments at the United Nations meeting on climate change agreed in principle Friday to a system that would compensate developing countries for protecting their rain forests, a deal that officials described as a nascent but innovative effort to mitigate deforestation and global warming.

And many of these same friends, while skeptical about climate change, see the wisdom in protecting rain forests and the world's biodiversity.

(Even the State Department has become involved, holding a conference call this morning to highlight funding in its budget for assistance on energy and programs to protect rain forests abroad.)

While we can all examine our daily habits and take action to avoid supporting industries and corporations causing harm in this region, another way we can help protect the rain forest is by supporting indigenous rights.

She spearheaded the effort to protect this rain forest and continues to conduct important research at her on - site field station.

A true nature - lover's paradise, this Central American nation offers 800 miles of shoreline and vast stretches of protected rain forest and reserves.

We» will also organise a trip to the famous Sunday School in Buccoo, a climb up the Argyle Falls or one of the other many waterfalls around the island, and a trek through the First Protected Rain Forest in this hemisphere

Placed in a «green fund,» he said, this money could be invested in the most vulnerable developing countries to protect rain forests, plant new forests, expand farming methods that store carbon, and help with adaptation and energy programs.

Congolese activist Rene Ngongo, 48, was honoured for his work to protect rain forests.

Not exact matches

«Rain forests deserve indeed to be protected, but no less so does man, as a creature having an innate «message» which does not contradict our freedom, but is instead its very premise.»

Rainey urges consumers to support conservation efforts and make sure any rain forest wood they purchase has Forest Stewardship Council certification, which ensures that the wood comes from logging conducted in a way that protects haforest wood they purchase has Forest Stewardship Council certification, which ensures that the wood comes from logging conducted in a way that protects haForest Stewardship Council certification, which ensures that the wood comes from logging conducted in a way that protects habitat.

The clearing of rain forests is done mainly to accommodate livestock, so getting rid of cattle would help protect biodiversity.

«All of our invasive species detections were made in protected state and federal rain forest reserves,» says Asner.

«These species can spread across protected areas without the help of land use changes or other human activities, suggesting that traditional conservation approaches on the ground aren't enough for the long - term survival of Hawaii's rain forests.»

The only way to truly solve the climate crisis and to protect the Amazon rain forest is through a collective effort comprised of a range of strategies from all fronts.

Tourism has helped protect this stretch of rain forest and these animals.

These families are experienced hosts, and are seeking those who are curious enough to not merely visit but work in this self - sustaining community with its Indigenous Kichwas who are striving to protect their community from any group or organization who may not yet be sensitive enough to the needs to protect this outstanding pristine environment in the Yasuni State park in the Amazons rain forest.

WHAT TO DO: Nine miles away is the Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge (011-506/787 -0003; haciendabaru.com), which protects 815 acres of coastal rain forest.

The island's distinctive offering goes far beyond the stereotypical image of a traditional Caribbean beach holiday with its award - winning protected tropical rain forest, fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling, challenging bike trails complimenting the excellent local hospitality, friendly people and varied cuisine.

Over a quarter of Costa Rica's landmass has been set aside in 20 National Parks, coastal and rain forest reserves, and other protected areas.

As you fly through Costa Rca's trees on your canopy tour, enjoy the wildlife and remember how important it is that the rain forest stays protected!

The total extension of this amazing portion of protected land in both countries is nearly 400,000 hectares, which covers a great variety of humid, rain and cloud forests in the Pacific and Atlantic sides, as well as indigenous towns.

Come and learn about how important the underwater rain forest is and how important it is to help rebuild and protect it all over the world.

In 1977 they designated Manu as a World Biosphere Reserve because it contains the best existing example of bio-diversity in protected areas of rain forest, as well as endemic areas of cloud forest.

The occasion was the announcement of a new campaign to protect the world's rain forests, Guyana's included, organized by the environmental group Conservation International.

So a new set of photos, made by automated cameras in a rain forest in northeast India are «an encouraging sign,» according to group of conservation organizations aiming to protect biodiversity hotspots.

The high - concept thriller follows a group of graduate students lured to Hawaii to work for a mysterious biotech company — only to find themselves miniaturized and cast out into the rain forest, with nothing but their scientific expertise and wits to protect them.

Their concern is augmented by the fact that Northern Gateway would cut through the Great Bear Rain Forest, an environmental reserve designed to protect the «spirit bear» — a rare white version of the black bear.

Biopact passed along the suggestion that environmental organizations could buy their own oil palm plantation and use the profits to purchase and protect some segments of tropical rain forest.