Efforts are underway in North Carolina's Inner Banks region to restore critical peatland ecosystems before they dry up or are destroyed, according to the Associated Press. The peatlands near Belhaven support diverse wildlife including warblers, flycatchers, sparrows, deer and black bears, alongside surrounding cotton and soybean fields. Researchers from Duke University, including research scientist Neal Flanagan and ecology professor Curt Richardson, have been studying the soil at the sites as part of the restoration race.

Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to enhancing land rights and forest conservation during a high-level international climate meeting. This comes as various governments announced new commitments and funding initiatives aimed at accelerating efforts to stop deforestation and restore degraded landscapes by the year 2030, according to Premium Times Business.

The Cross River State Government has launched a major clean-up exercise in Calabar, the state capital, aimed at protecting the environment and restoring order. According to The Tide, the operation was led by the Commissioner for Environment, Bassey Offiong Mensah, at Atimbo Roundabout and the Airport Field, where traders occupying pedestrian walkways with tables and kiosks were directed to relocate.

Transnet has completed restoration work on a key commodity rail line that was extensively damaged by severe weather earlier in the year. According to SABC Business, heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding in May caused significant damage to the rail infrastructure, disrupting operations on the route. The state-owned freight and logistics company has now finished repairs, returning the line to service. The restoration is expected to support the movement of commodities, though further details on costs or timelines were not provided.

Amazon has announced a significant carbon credit deal in the Eastern Cape, which is projected to create approximately 11,000 jobs by 2030 and generate over R8 billion in economic value for local communities.

A study from the University of Cape Town indicates that savanna grasses may be more effective than trees in storing carbon, raising questions about the impact of tree planting on biodiversity in African savannas. The research suggests that promoting grass growth could be more beneficial for carbon storage in these ecosystems.