In 1965 Jamaica was declared free of malaria by the World Health Organisation (WHO), thus ending centuries of death and suffering from the disease. This declaration followed the successful completion of the WHO’s Malaria Eradication Programme (MEP) on the island, initiated in 1958. This account first explores the antecedent control measures adopted by the government up to the MEP. These, as adv...

This study discusses forest protection through Sasi (Local Environmental Law) in Ambon island post-COVID-19. is a customary norm and rules sanctions regarding the prohibition of taking plant or products, fish game time before agreed determined by community leaders together with members. The main goal to conserve natural resources, control limit human greed overexploiting resources. research met...

Abstract With the rapid development of city and economy, a series environmental problems have emerged in Macao, such as lack freshwater resources, disastrous urban flooding caused by typhoons heavy rains, intensification heat island effect, increased carbon dioxide emissions pressure on recreational space. Hengqin is committed to promote Macao economy’s sustainable development, facilitate integ...

the larsemann hills range is an ice-free oasis on the ingrid christensen coast of princess elizabeth land, east antarctica, which includes bharti island, fisher island, mcleod island, broknes peninsula, stornes peninsula, and several other islands, promontories, and nunataks. the larsemann hills is an ice-free area of approximately 50 km2, located halfway between the vestfold hills and the amer...

background: qeshm (26.75n, 55.82e), iran, is 1500 km² island in the strait of hormuz. qeshm is a free trade zone, acting as an important channel for international commerce, and has been the site of much recent development. there is potential risk of stinging ant attacks for residents and visitors that may occur in the island. the aims of this study were to find out the fauna, dispersion, and so...

STEWART ISLAND There were problems obtaining suitable baits for the Table Hill cat-control operation this season. The Landcare-ACP baits supplied initially were late, in very poor condition on arrival, and were unsuited to the task. Dupont baits from last season were used for two changes, while awaiting a supply of new Dupont baits. Reliable supply of a suitable bait is pivotal to the whole pro...

Anthropogenic activities have an impact on the coastal environment, even small islands with little economic activity. This is evident in Manamoc Island, Cuyo, Palawan. Knowledge and understanding of these impacts will enable policymakers to formulate policies arresting problem. study focused establishing shoreline trends using sand boundary as a proxy determining specific physical or natural pr...