News: Parks
Conservationists alert UNESCO of Australian Government’s move to weaken legal protection for heritage sites
Australian conservation groups have written to the Director-General of UNESCO, warning the international body of “alarming moves by the Australian Government to weaken legal…
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Phillip Island’s penguins gain international attention
Phillip Island’s penguins have over the last week gained the attention of a worldwide audience with unprecedented global media coverage. The UK Daily Mail Online was the first…
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Singapore Government commits to enhanced network of urban parks
Singapore is aiming to improve its green space over the next 10 years with more plant life and nature integrated into urbanised areas, in a move to transform the nation from a "city in…
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Sabah adopts Tourism Recovery Plan to promote its tourism in wake of COVID-19 crisis
Under the Sabah Tourism Recovery Plan, the Malaysian state of Sabah is expecting to make changes in promoting tourism once the Covid-19 pandemic ends. It is hoped that the recovery plan…
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Melbourne study shows how cities struggle to enhance urban tree cover
Many cities around the world are struggling to reconcile ambitious environmental targets with development pressures, according to a new study based on trees in the city of Melbourne. The…
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Deadline extended for Walk21 Seoul proposal submissions
The deadline for Walk21 Seoul proposal submissions has been extended to Monday 13th April to give everyone more time to submit, digital and remote options are being explored for…
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World Urban Parks emphasises that ‘Nature Never Closes’
Amid global concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, World Urban Parks has highlighted its advocacy and support for the power of parks, open spaces, and nature as essential resources for…
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World Urban Parks Chief Executive emphasises the value of public green space in a time of crisis
Amid the current global Coronavirus pandemic, Neil McCarthy, Chief Executive of international open space advocacy body World Urban Parks, has shared his views on the value of public parks,…
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