Category: Landscape Architecture

Uzbekistan, a country of ancient Silk Road cities and towering minarets, hides a secret world of untouched natural wonders and hidden eco-oasis. While Samarkand and Bukhara steal the spotlight, a network of lesser-known destinations offer intrepid travelers the chance to explore untouched landscapes and immerse themselves in authentic Uzbek culture. From the haunting shores of… Continue reading From disappearing seas to alpine paradises

Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier and Pierre Niney. Photo courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films The Count of Monte Cristo, a new edition of this oft-told story, adapted and directed by the team of Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellèreof, is a stunningly romantic adventure full of love, hate, greed, betrayal, revenge and resurrection. The villains… Continue reading “The Count of Monte Cristo”

The Philippines' largest fully integrated telecommunications company, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its mobile communications subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) recently handed over tablets and connectivity support to the Philippines in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to help improve the protection of marine resources… Continue reading PLDT-Smart-USAID collaboration launched on environmental protection and biodiversity conservation

Here is a summary of the city Greenville's Design Review Board Meeting on December 19th. Shelved: Designs by Bailey Estates Design plans for Bailey Estates, a 76-unit apartment building on Pendleton Street, has been postponed until the February 2025 Design Review Board meeting. The board agreed that there were too many unanswered questions about the… Continue reading Pendleton Street development discussion postponed until 2025: Greenville Design Review Board comments

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — While many associate landscaping projects with the blooming months of spring or summer, winter is often overlooked when it comes to transforming outdoor spaces. In Austin, Texas, where mild winters provide favorable working conditions, homeowners can reap significant benefits by tackling their landscaping projects during the… Continue reading Why winter is the perfect season for landscaping projects in Austin, TX

The IPBES Biodiversity, Water, Nutrition, Health (and Climate) Nexus Assessment was officially approved by 147 countries on December 16, 2024. This milestone marks the culmination of an effort advancing the CGIAR initiative on NEXUS and, before that, the CGIAR research program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) has made significant contributions since 2019. The assessment… Continue reading Groundbreaking assessment highlights the importance of an integrated approach to climate change, biodiversity, nutrition, water and human health

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is seeking comments on its draft National Cyber ​​Incident Response Plan Update. The plan describes how the federal government, the private sector, and state, local, tribal and territorial governments will coordinate to manage, respond to, and mitigate the impact of high-profile cyberattacks. The update addresses changes in the cyber… Continue reading CISA requests comments on the updated National Cyber ​​Incident Response Plan

Changes to inheritance tax on farms could have a devastating impact on family farms in West Sussex, a council has warned. West Sussex County councilors expressed concerns that inheritance tax changes announced in Budget 2024 could predominantly affect family farms, but have no impact on landowners who “invest in land simply to avoid tax”. Council… Continue reading Changes to agricultural taxes could predominantly affect family farms, warns the council

No excerpt Kitagwenda District is witnessing a remarkable turnaround thanks to the Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST). Through its innovative conservation financing initiatives, ECOTRUST empowers smallholder farmers to transform degraded land into thriving ecosystems while creating sustainable livelihoods. Known for its biodiversity and agricultural potential, Kitagwenda has long struggled with challenges such as land… Continue reading Kitagwenda farmers benefit from ECOTRUST's conservation finance solutions

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday said there must be a foreign policy for 'Viksit Bharat'. He added that changes in foreign policy were needed given a “changing landscape.” “When we talk about changing foreign policy and there is talk of a post-Nehruvian construct, it should not be treated as a political attack,” the… Continue reading “Foreign policy change needed given changing landscape,” says Jaishankar | Latest News India