Hawaii: Wildfire death toll rises to 53

Los Angeles: At least 53 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating hurricane-driven wildfires in Hawaii's Maui Island, authorities said on Thursday.

Forests ‘essential’ for the future, UN agriculture chief spells out in new report

New York, July 7 (IBNS): Time is running out for the world’s forests, warns a new report by the United Nations agriculture agency, urging governments to foster an all-inclusive approach to benefit both trees and those who rely on them.

Forests of the future fundamental to achieving Sustainable Development Goals: FAO

New York, Sept 12 (IBNS): The 14th World Forestry Congress concluded on Friday with a declaration setting out a vision for 2050 that sees forests playing "a decisive role" in ending hunger, improving livelihoods and combating climate change, said the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).