Along with declining southern cassowary numbers, traditional knowledge and values are diminishing in youth who put more attention on Western knowledge and technology.
Report Reveals Widespread Use of Smuggled Mercury in Amazon Gold Mining
Mercury affects primarily children, who may be born with severe disabilities and face learning difficulties for the rest of their lives.
Mercury affects primarily children, who may be born with severe disabilities and face learning difficulties for the rest of their lives.
Thai Tiger Numbers Swell as Prey Populations Stabilize in Western Forests
The tiger recovery has been mirrored by a simultaneous increase in the numbers of the tigers’ prey animals, such as sambar deer and types of wild cattle.
The tiger recovery has been mirrored by a simultaneous increase in the numbers of the tigers’ prey animals, such as sambar deer and types of wild cattle.
‘Extinct’ Trees Found in Tanzania Spark Hope for Ecosystem Recovery
Millettia sacleuxii was only known from six specimens in forest reserves that have almost disappeared.
Millettia sacleuxii was only known from six specimens in forest reserves that have almost disappeared.
Harnessing ‘Invisible Forests in Plain View’ to Reforest the World
Thus began his journey promoting what is now known as farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR), which has reforested 6 million hectares (15 million acres) in Niger — an area twice the size of Belgium — and even more globally.
Thus began his journey promoting what is now known as farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR), which has reforested 6 million hectares (15 million acres) in Niger — an area twice the size of Belgium — and even more globally.
African Markets Tackle Food Insecurity and Climate Change — But Lack Investment
A new report by IPES-Food shows how territorial markets, which are embedded in the culture of African communities, can increase food security and boost climate resilience.
A new report by IPES-Food shows how territorial markets, which are embedded in the culture of African communities, can increase food security and boost climate resilience.
Traditional Foods Have the Potential to Help Kashmir Communities Adapt to Climate Change: Study
Local food advocates are urging communities to cultivate and eat wild edible plant species to conserve traditional knowledge of their rich array.
Local food advocates are urging communities to cultivate and eat wild edible plant species to conserve traditional knowledge of their rich array.
Africa’s Great Ape Sanctuaries Are Feeling the Heat From Climate Change
Sanctuaries across Africa are affected by changing weather patterns, including both droughts and floods, increasing the challenges of caring for resident apes.
Sanctuaries across Africa are affected by changing weather patterns, including both droughts and floods, increasing the challenges of caring for resident apes.
Frog ‘Saunas’ May Help Threatened Frogs Fight off Deadly Fungus
This innovative approach could provide a valuable, low-cost tool for protecting various amphibian species threatened by the fungal disease, which has devastated amphibian populations worldwide.
This innovative approach could provide a valuable, low-cost tool for protecting various amphibian species threatened by the fungal disease, which has devastated amphibian populations worldwide.
Is ‘Legal Personhood’ a Tool or a Distraction for Māori Relationships With Nature?
For local iwi (Māori tribes), that presence is especially significant: Whanganui River is considered a literal, sentient ancestor who can be spoken and listened to.
For local iwi (Māori tribes), that presence is especially significant: Whanganui River is considered a literal, sentient ancestor who can be spoken and listened to.
It’s the Bee’s Needs: Study Finds Best Plants for Bee Health, Conservation
What’s on the menu for a healthy bee? A team of researchers has delved into the world of bee nutrition, analyzing pollen to identify the best food sources for these vital pollinators.
What’s on the menu for a healthy bee? A team of researchers has delved into the world of bee nutrition, analyzing pollen to identify the best food sources for these vital pollinators.
How Philanthropy in Asia Is Evolving
Private wealth investors, family offices, are on the rise. Next Gen funders are prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and seek evidence based solutions.
Private wealth investors, family offices, are on the rise. Next Gen funders are prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and seek evidence based solutions.
Mother Nature Cambodia Activists Sentenced to Prison — Again
The activists, who were convicted of plotting against the government and insulting the king, received sentences ranging from six to eight years in prison.
The activists, who were convicted of plotting against the government and insulting the king, received sentences ranging from six to eight years in prison.
Regions With Highest Risks to Wildlife Have Fewest Camera Traps, Study Finds
Camera traps are widely used to monitor biodiversity and guide conservation actions, but a first-of-its-kind study finds the technology isn’t as prevalent in highly biodiverse areas that face the most threats from human activities, such as the Congo Basin and the Amazon Rainforest.
Camera traps are widely used to monitor biodiversity and guide conservation actions, but a first-of-its-kind study finds the technology isn’t as prevalent in highly biodiverse areas that face the most threats from human activities, such as the Congo Basin and the Amazon Rainforest.
As the World Burns, Can We Learn to Live with Wildfire Health Risks?
Finding ways to better manage land use can help reduce the likelihood and severity of wildfires: In landscapes where fire is natural, experts say we should bring back historic fire regimes through cultural burning and prescribed burns.
Finding ways to better manage land use can help reduce the likelihood and severity of wildfires: In landscapes where fire is natural, experts say we should bring back historic fire regimes through cultural burning and prescribed burns.
Protected Areas Benefit Nature & People, Study Says — With Caveats
The top 10 countries that were most likely to report harmony between the two objectives included five African countries: Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Zambia and South Sudan.
The top 10 countries that were most likely to report harmony between the two objectives included five African countries: Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Zambia and South Sudan.