The $1 billion funding is not yet secured, African Parks media manager Helen Hancock told Mongabay in an email.
Act Now or Lose the Pantanal Forever (Commentary)
Many species rely on a healthy Pantanal to survive, including 2,000 species of plants, 580 bird species, 271 kinds of fish, and 174 mammal and 57 amphibian species, many of which are endangered or threatened.
Many species rely on a healthy Pantanal to survive, including 2,000 species of plants, 580 bird species, 271 kinds of fish, and 174 mammal and 57 amphibian species, many of which are endangered or threatened.
As 25 Earth Vital Signs Worsen, Scientists Warn of ‘Irreversible Climate Disaster’
Earth is inching closer to irreversible climate change according to a recent report by an international group of climate researchers and Earth System scientists.
Earth is inching closer to irreversible climate change according to a recent report by an international group of climate researchers and Earth System scientists.
U.S. Government and Indigenous Tribes to Co-manage Newest Marine Sanctuary
The sanctuary will be co-managed among the government, which will provide additional monitoring and scientific research, and local tribal peoples who will provide technical expertise and traditional knowledge.
The sanctuary will be co-managed among the government, which will provide additional monitoring and scientific research, and local tribal peoples who will provide technical expertise and traditional knowledge.
Brazil Upgrades Park to Protect Amazon’s Tallest Tree, Allows Tourism
While no logging has been documented thus far in the new conservation area, the move future-proofs the area against potential threats.
While no logging has been documented thus far in the new conservation area, the move future-proofs the area against potential threats.
West Africa’s Forgotten Felines Endangered by Conflict and Research Gaps
Covert surveys of medicine markets in the region have found serval and caracal skins, though it’s not known if the skins originated within the WAP Complex.
Covert surveys of medicine markets in the region have found serval and caracal skins, though it’s not known if the skins originated within the WAP Complex.
With Europe’s Move to Delay Tropical Forest Protections, Everything Burns (Commentary)
Scientists overwhelmingly tell us that if humanity wants a future on a habitable planet, we must protect our last forests that remain.
Scientists overwhelmingly tell us that if humanity wants a future on a habitable planet, we must protect our last forests that remain.
Forest Fires Rage Across South America, Devastating the Amazon and Beyond
The Amazon is not burning because it wants to burn, it is being set on fire.
The Amazon is not burning because it wants to burn, it is being set on fire.
WWF Report Offers Glimmer of Conservation Hope — Yet Warns of a Planet in Peril
Conservation interventions such as dedicated management of protected areas, extensive engagement with communities surrounding parks, close monitoring of habituated gorilla groups and veterinary interventions where needed are thought to have contributed, WWF notes.
Conservation interventions such as dedicated management of protected areas, extensive engagement with communities surrounding parks, close monitoring of habituated gorilla groups and veterinary interventions where needed are thought to have contributed, WWF notes.
The World’s Chocolate Cravings Speed Up Deforestation in the Congo Basin: Study
Across cacao-producing countries in Africa, experts say that diversifying crops, rotating crops and changes in the supply chain are key to more sustainable farming practices.
Across cacao-producing countries in Africa, experts say that diversifying crops, rotating crops and changes in the supply chain are key to more sustainable farming practices.
Poll Shows Voters Agree Next U.S. President Must Do More for Wildlife and Conservation (Commentary)
While the nation is certainly divided on many issues, there is encouraging common ground when it comes to wildlife: 87% say a 2024 presidential candidate’s commitment to conservation is important, a stat which includes 82% of Republicans — a 14% increase from 2020.
While the nation is certainly divided on many issues, there is encouraging common ground when it comes to wildlife: 87% say a 2024 presidential candidate’s commitment to conservation is important, a stat which includes 82% of Republicans — a 14% increase from 2020.
In Mexico, Totonac Spiritual Guides Work With Scientists to Revive Ecosystems
To assess and tackle the state of biodiversity loss and contamination in their environment, the spiritual guides are working with researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico City.
To assess and tackle the state of biodiversity loss and contamination in their environment, the spiritual guides are working with researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico City.
Bangladesh’s New Government Implements Strong Measures to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
Data shows Bangladesh generates around 87,000 tons of single-use plastics annually, of which 96% are directly discarded as garbage.
Data shows Bangladesh generates around 87,000 tons of single-use plastics annually, of which 96% are directly discarded as garbage.
‘Old Ladies’ Against Underwater Garbage and the Zen of Trash Picking
In August, a group of self-described “old ladies” fished out a toilet bowl from a pond in Massachusetts, U.S., and have gained local fame since then.
In August, a group of self-described “old ladies” fished out a toilet bowl from a pond in Massachusetts, U.S., and have gained local fame since then.
Brazil Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining, Sparking Anger in the Amazon
For many, gold mining is their primary source of income.
For many, gold mining is their primary source of income.
‘We Need White Men on Our Side to Save the Amazon From Destruction,’ 92-Year-Old Indigenous Chief Raoni Says
Many Indigenous communities are in the path of wildfires, and isolated Indigenous peoples (PIA) are the most vulnerable.
Many Indigenous communities are in the path of wildfires, and isolated Indigenous peoples (PIA) are the most vulnerable.