Tag #Community Engagement

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India Doubles Tiger Population in Over a Decade

India's tiger population doubled from 1,706 in 2010 to 3,682 in 2022 due to effective conservation efforts, including anti-poaching measures, habitat protection, and community engagement, offering lessons for other countries.

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40% Bias Score

Life on Land
elpais.com
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Mexico Launches Collaborative Effort to Protect Bosque de Agua

A collaborative agreement was signed on January 7th, 2024, between Mexican federal and state governments and local communities to protect the Bosque de Agua, a vital water source for over 25 million people in central Mexico, from illegal logging and other environmental crimes.

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48% Bias Score

Life on Land
zeit.de
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Schwarzwald National Park Expansion Addresses Resident Concerns with Infrastructure Plans

Germany plans to expand the Schwarzwald National Park by connecting its two sections, exchanging land with the Murgschifferschaft forestry cooperative and ensuring infrastructure maintenance to address resident concerns; the National Park Council will decide in late January.

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44% Bias Score

Life on Land
theguardian.com
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Community Right to Buy": A Flawed Scheme Masking Public Funding Cuts

The "community right to buy" scheme, criticized as a cover for funding cuts, forces communities to repurchase assets already funded by taxes, highlighting the need for increased local government resources and joined-up government support to avoid further erosion of public services.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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Government Overrides Local Council in Kent Housing Dispute

The UK government overruled a local council's rejection of an 8,400-home development in Rodmersham, Kent, prioritizing national housing targets despite local concerns about affordability, infrastructure, and democratic processes; this decision has sparked a debate about local autonomy versus nationa...

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
faz.net
🌐 45% Global Worthiness
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German Castle Rejects Public Funds for Faster Restoration

Facing bureaucratic hurdles and tight deadlines, the Brömserburg citizen consortium in Rüdesheim rejected €2.25 million in federal funding to privately finance €1.7 million for partial restoration before the 2029 Federal Horticultural Show, prioritizing speed and control over public funds.

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52% Bias Score

sueddeutsche.de
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Munich's "Coffee with a Jew" Initiative Combats Rising Antisemitism

In Munich, members of B'nai B'rith launched "Coffee with a Jew," a community outreach program combating antisemitism by engaging in open dialogue with citizens at a coffee stand, inspired by "Coffee with a Cop," following a rise in antisemitic incidents.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Volunteerism as a Remedy for Eco-Anxiety

A woman combats eco-anxiety and depression by volunteering for environmental conservation projects, discovering significant mental health improvements and a strong sense of community.

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28% Bias Score

Life on Land
theguardian.com
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West Midlands National Park Lab: Reimagining Urban Landscapes

Professor Kathryn Moore's West Midlands National Park Lab envisions transforming the region's perception of its landscape by promoting community engagement and green spaces, even without official national park status, fostering access to nature and inspiring collaborative projects.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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Retailers Leverage Holiday Events and Social Media to Boost Sales Amid Increased Spending

Holiday shopper spending is projected at \$1,449 per person, a 36% increase over initial estimates; retailers are using in-person events and social media marketing to compete with online shopping and boost sales during the holiday season.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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"Roermond Carnival Builds Sound Barrier to Protect Badger Family"

"To protect a badger family, organizers of Roermond's annual Limburgs Vastelaovesleedjes Konkoer (LVK) carnival song contest are building a sound barrier of paper bales, following a previous attempt by the municipality to remove the badgers for a housing project that was halted by legal action."

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16% Bias Score

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parma.repubblica.it
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Parma Play Tackles Gender Violence

A theatrical performance in Parma, Italy, uses Alessandro Manzoni's "Adelchi" to explore themes of female oppression and violence, alongside a community event promoting gender equality.

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20% Bias Score

Gender Equality