Animal protection groups have long been concerned about the recent practice of “animal diplomacy.” Since time immemorial animal diplomacy — when nations present rare, exotic beasts as gifts to another nation in friendship or cooperation — has functioned as a soft power tool between countries. Nonetheless, conservationists insist that this practice is both outmoded and completely divorced from reality, as well as being hugely harmful to the animals caught up in it. Amidst these challenges, this article will take a closer look at why wildlife protection organizations are demanding the halt of animal diplomacy and how what once seemed an…
Author: NewsPoint2024Sep05
In Southeast Asia, the assumption of power by her administration has generated a lot of interest given the fact that Vice President Kamala Harris continues to stamp on U.S. foreign policy. This is a strategically diverse region and a Harris administration could usher in substantial shifts towards U.S.–Southeast Asia relations. Such moves include changes in trade, security, climate change cooperation, and diplomatic relations — all of which this article seeks to delve into further to give an idea of what Southeast Asia can expect should Harris ascend into the Oval Office. Promote economic ties and agreements. One of the issues…
French President Emmanuel Macron has made waves with a new real-right government heralding a dramatic policy turn. Faced with domestic problems such as tough challenges in immigration control and security, as well as economic recovery from the pandemic, Macron has moved his new cabinet to the right on these issues more to meet an increased conservative sentiment among French voters. The French political landscape ahead of the next elections will be reshaped by this move. In this feature, we review what the new government is and its key appointments including possible impacts on French policy and foreign relations. Macron Announces…
The article said the report had found that despite recent geopolitical and trade tensions between France and a British Crown Dependency, Jersey, the two territories still have “high quality” relationships. The French ambassador stated that these relations would go on expanding and both sides would face the same tasks but never lose economic, cultural, and political ties. This article explores the importance of the relationship between France and Jersey, highlights cooperation in key areas, and examines what forms will such long-term relationships take in the future. A little background to France-Jersey relations: Jersey, the biggest of these islands, is autonomous…
About G7 The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1976, that meets annually to address major economic challenges of the day. As the group meets, Ukraine is being torn apart by war and Gaza is reduced to rubble — leading some to ask how this important body can make things better. This article will evaluate what the G7 is, and how it operates, as well as look at what steps could be taken to resolve these international conflicts. What Is the G7? The G7 includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and…
The birth of baby beavers, also known as kits, in Hampshire for the first time in 400 years has been described as an “incredibly exciting milestone”. The reintroduction of beavers to Hampshire represents a major milestone in the ongoing plans to bring back this keystone species to the UK, after centuries of being wiped out by hunters. The baby beavers are a big deal for conservationists and ecologists who see them as the first new generation born here in 400 years, and as proof that with some work, more could still be on the way. Beavers are back in Hampshire…
Chester Zoo | Rare Mountain Bongo Born at Chester Zoo — One of the World’s Most Critically Endangered Antelope [Pictures] Described as a turning point in conservation globally with the potential to save the species from extinction, There are now fewer than 100 remaining in the wild, making the birth of this calf a major event for both conservationists and zoo staff as they continue to try and save the species from extinction. Mountain Bongo Woes In recent years, the mountain bongo — a large and stunningly colorful antelope that inhabits the forests of Kenya — has undergone an alarming…
Northern Ireland’s Butterflies Marking Their Decline. Conservationists and environmentalists are worried as butterfly populations across Northern Ireland have fallen to an all-time low. The number of butterfly species in the region has plummeted in recent studies — driven both by habitat loss and other environmental threats such as climate change and pollution. The alarming decrease of seating for this species is a trend that can have even wider ecological consequences, as butterfly are essential pollinators and their status is a strong indicator of the health of biodiversity. Influences for the Decline Loss of Habitat: Urban sprawl and increasing intensification of…
Deep in the African continent, a national park that was once looking over the cliff is undergoing a wonderful transformation. The identity of this beautiful African land was buried in silence for many years thanks to poaching, war, and environmental degradation. Still, recent conservation activities have managed, so to speak, to bring this land to life. Geographically, it sounds like an interesting story about nature coming back to life, but the balance of nature was restored by people and their picture may be drawn as a mathematical equation. The restoration of this park gives hope to all the other similar…
In nature’s jolt, a once-admired antagonist has latterly emerged as the saving grace in the ecological as well as the communal reconstruction. In every trophic level in every ecosystem, predation acts as an effort towards equilibrium, but this species in particular has shown how the apex assailants of the environment can morph to protect and be a lifeline to the burdened society. This dangerous animal’s comeback has changed not just the fauna for the better but has also managed to turn the economy and ecology of the region for the better. The Return of the Top Predator There are, however,…