Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2016, Goran Hadžić, Serbian politician (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South African-established Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day Gets United Nations Endorsement in 2026
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), often referred to as the ‘nature reserves of the sea’, are ecologically significant areas that protect vulnerable marine ecosystems, habitats and species, while supporting the people who depend on them. Launched in South Africa on 1 August 2021, MPA Day aims to drive awareness of these areas dedicated to ocean – []
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South Africa Today
· Jun 28, 2026
Six marine sanctuaries recognized as Blue Parks, four of them in Africa
On June 16, the Marine Conservation Institute recognized six marine protected areas, three in Madagascar and one each in Senegal, Chile and Canada, as Blue Parks. The awards, announced at the Our Ocean conference in Mombasa, Kenya, recognize MPAs whose management is “durable, equitable and effective” at protecting marine life. Under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity []
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· Jul 6, 2026
Marine conservation fund seeks support at regatta
The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) used its sponsorship of Regattas in The Abacos (RITA) 2026 to seek support for its marine conservation efforts.
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· Jun 29, 2026
Protection du littoral : une vaste opération de nettoyage et de reboisement à Mermoz…
L’Organisation Sénégalaise pour les Nations Unies (OSNU), en partenariat avec la mairie de Mermoz-Sacré-Cœur et l’Association Kakalam, a organisé une journée de sensibilisation à l’environnement marin et au reboisement sur la plage de Mermoz. Placée sous le signe de la mobilisation citoyenne et de l’action environnementale, cette initiative a réuni plus de 30 organisations engagées []
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· Jun 23, 2026
Odluka o proglašenju zaštićenog pejzaža “Pliva” važan korak u zaštiti prirodnih vrijednosti FBiH
Iz Federalnog ministarstva okoliša i turizma saopćeno je da je na posljednjoj redovnoj sjednici Općinskog vijeća Jajce usvojena Odluka o proglašenju zaštite prirodnih vrijednosti Plive“ zaštićenim pejzažom, što je važan korak u procesu očuvanja jednog od najvrijednijih prirodnih i kulturnih krajolika u Bosni i Hercegovini. Iz Ministarstva ističu da je inicijativa za proglašenje Plivskih jezera []
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· Jun 29, 2026
UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele: Bund will bei Nachhaltigkeitskonferenz Tiefsee schützen
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AllAfrica
· Jun 22, 2026
Africa: With 2030 Looming, Ocean Leaders Warn Time Is Running Out for 30x30
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- A significant challenge for the conservation sector is the 30x30 goal to protect 30 of the planet's oceans by 2030. It heavily depends on the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ agreement), which is the first legally binding agreement to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the open seas. Before the treaty, nearly half the planet's ocean surface, the high seas, had almost no formal protection, with less than 1 safeguarded. The agreement is now the essential pathway to deliver the roughly 11 million km² of
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Related coverage for "South African-established Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day Gets United Nations Endorsement in 2026": South Africa Today — Six marine sanctuaries recognized as Blue Parks, four of them in Africa. The Tribune 242 — Marine conservation fund seeks support at regatta . Senego — Protection du littoral : une vaste opération de nettoyage et de reboisement à Mermoz…. Buka — Odluka o proglašenju zaštićenog pejzaža “Pliva” važan korak u zaštiti prirodnih vrijednosti FBiH. Zeit — UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele: Bund will bei Nachhaltigkeitskonferenz Tiefsee schützen. AllAfrica — Africa: With 2030 Looming, Ocean Leaders Warn Time Is Running Out for 30x30