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Executive begins Friday to fight plague of locusts that affects two provinces

The government has set up a multi-sectoral commission to combat the plague of locusts that is affecting the provinces of Cuando Cubango and Cunene and threatening the food security of the population of those regions.

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Organization warns of “indiscriminate use” of disposable plastic in the country

The environmental organization EcoAngola warned that disposable plastic, especially bags and bottles, is being used "indiscriminately" in Angola, due to "lack of ecological awareness among citizens".

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Civil society calls for repeal of the law that authorizes resource exploitation in protected areas

The Tchota Movement, which brings together Angolan civil society and religious organizations, argues that the government and parliament should revoke the changes in the law on environmental conservation areas for "not guaranteeing the...

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Open public tender for the rehabilitation of the Mulenvos Landfill. Government invests 70 million

: Carlos Louzada/Unicef Angola

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WFP: Angolan families affected by drought depend on relatives or gifts to feed themselves

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Huíla: UNDP makes available 3.5 million to install eight weather stations

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At least one killed in floods in four provinces

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Kwanza Norte: province inserts new variety of cassava

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Torrential rains cause death and two missing children in Luanda

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Angola holds tender for projects to "expand and strengthen" protected areas

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Elephants destroy 20 hectares of cultivation in commune of Huíla province

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Project delivers land to young people for agricultural production at zero cost

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Grasshopper plague destroyed plantations in Cuando Cubango municipality

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Angola prepares legislation to guard against risks in resource exploitation in protected areas

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Government reinforces distribution of agricultural inputs to mitigate drought effects in the south

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Dozens of baobabs found and cataloged in Brasilia

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Angolan Fernanda Samuel nominated by the UN for the British Royal Family Environmental Prize

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South African businessmen interested in investing in Angola's agricultural sector

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Environmentalists want to know which reserves are affected by oil exploration

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World Food Bank finances increase in national agricultural production

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EcoAngola with petition against oil exploration in environmental conservation areas

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Meteorological institute warns of bad weather in southern provinces

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Vice-President participates in a workshop on “Wetlands”

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Director of Environmental Crimes Unit says poaching in the country is supported by defense and security agencies

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Protection and conservation of biodiversity in Government priorities