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Deforestation // 18.07.23

AidEnvironment Forest Monitoring Capacity – Latest Updates

Article drafted by Marco Tulio Garcia, Expert – Deforestation-free Supply Chains GIS analysis. Forest Monitoring Tools Forest monitoring tools are technologies and methodologies used to track changes in forest cover, forest health, and biodiversity over time. These tools range from satellite imagery and remote sensing technology, which can provide larger-scale data on forest cover and deforestation, to ground-based surveys and […]

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By Melissa
Water // 11.07.23

AidEnvironment Gives an Advanced Training on the Water Harvesting Explorer

Article drafted by Niels Lenderink, Senior Programme Manager The Water Harvesting Explorer (WHE) has been developed with funding from the World Bank by a consortium of organisations with expertise in small scale water harvesting: Acacia Water, MetaMeta, CDE at University of Bern (WOCAT), IGRAC, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Verdant Earth, Global Water Partnership West-Africa, and […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 05.07.23

Yayasan Sangga Bumi Lestari Participates in a Collaborative Workshop Held by the University of Tanjungpura

Article drafted by AidEnvironment’s team in Indonesia. On 31st May 2023, the University of Tanjungpura in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, held a collaborative workshop as part of the university’s anniversary celebrations. The workshop, led by the Faculty of Forestry, primarily discussed the important role of Mendawak landscape in the forest protection efforts. Attendees included government officials, representatives from the private sector, […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 04.07.23

Annemieke Beekmans Steps Down as AidEnvironment’s Executive Director

After 14 remarkable years at AidEnvironment, including 8 years as the Executive Director, Annemieke Beekmans has decided to embark on a new chapter in her professional life and will be stepping down from her role at the organisation.  We would like to take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude to Annemieke for her invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to AidEnvironment’s mission. Throughout her tenure, she has played […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 30.06.23

Rainwater harvesting helps address soil erosion, soil fertility, and moisture loss

Our team in Uganda shares how rainwater harvesting has been beneficial for farmers in project communities The in-situ rainwater harvesting technologies consist of making storage available in areas where the water is going to be utilized. Kapchorwa, Kween, and Bukwo lie along the slopes of Mt. Elgon. The area is naturally hilly, and farmers are engaging in agriculture on these steep […]

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By Natividad
AidEnvironment // 28.06.23

AidEnvironment Welcomes New Supervisory Board Member

Article drafted by Ana Natividad After 4 years as part of the Supervisory Board, Myrthe Haase will conclude her time at AidEnvironment and Tessa Maksimovic will assume the role she vacates. We thank Myrthe for the contributions she has made to the organization since joining the Board in 2019. Her insights have allowed us to grow as an organization. Myrthe […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 21.06.23

The EU Deforestation Regulation is Entering Into Force: The Final Outlook

Article drafted by Rita Raleira, Researcher, Deforestation-free Supply Chains It is official now – the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 June 2023, will officially enter into force on 29 June 2023. Its core obligations, however, will only become applicable as of 30 December 2024, giving companies and EU Member States […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 16.06.23

Sustainability Due Diligence is Here to Stay, and Companies Must Prepare For it

Article by Sarah Drost, Senior Researcher, AidEnvironment The European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on 1 June 2023, with 366 votes in favor, 225 against and 38 abstentions. The law will oblige companies to show what actions they are taking to protect not only the environment, but also human rights. Due diligence […]

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By Melissa
AidEnvironment // 11.06.23

Regenerative Agriculture: Green Future Farming Gains

Regenerative agriculture trainings + Biogas installations = Improved coffee yields  Article by Uganda Team Regenerative agriculture is a farming and grazing practice that, among other benefits, reverses climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity.   Moses Wanasolo is a resident of Masira sub-county and a member of the Masira farmer network in Bulambuli. He is […]

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By Natividad
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