Researchers found that focusing on these well-known species neglects other important wildlife and may not accurately represent overall biodiversity.
In Philippines’ Restive South, Conflict Is Linked to Reduced Biodiversity
A recent study of Mindanao found that higher levels of both state and non-state conflict correlated with reduced biodiversity and forest cover.
A recent study of Mindanao found that higher levels of both state and non-state conflict correlated with reduced biodiversity and forest cover.
Indonesian Capital Project Finally Gets Guidelines To Avoid Harm to Biodiversity
The Indonesian government has rolled out what it calls a “biodiversity management master plan” amid mounting criticism of the environmental and social threats posed by the construction of the country’s new capital city in the Bornean forest.
The Indonesian government has rolled out what it calls a “biodiversity management master plan” amid mounting criticism of the environmental and social threats posed by the construction of the country’s new capital city in the Bornean forest.
Circular Solutions Vital To Curb Enviro Harm From Cement and Concrete
Concrete forms the backbone of modern economies and societies: Roads, runways, homes, hospitals, banks, skyscrapers, sewers — just about any infrastructure you can imagine — depend on it.
Concrete forms the backbone of modern economies and societies: Roads, runways, homes, hospitals, banks, skyscrapers, sewers — just about any infrastructure you can imagine — depend on it.
In Largest Ever Study, Indigenous and Local Communities Report the Impacts of Climate Change
Indigenous peoples and local communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change, according to firsthand accounts documented in a new study.
Indigenous peoples and local communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change, according to firsthand accounts documented in a new study.
International Hesitancy to Adopt Environmental Regulations Threatens Indigenous Rights
Industry experts, the private sector and environmental organizations say this is not surprising, but for different reasons: Some argue the measures are too difficult to meet, while others say parties are putting profits before sustainability.
Industry experts, the private sector and environmental organizations say this is not surprising, but for different reasons: Some argue the measures are too difficult to meet, while others say parties are putting profits before sustainability.
Caribbean Startups Are Turning Excess Seaweed Into an Agroecology Solution
The seaweed has harmed Caribbean economies and human health, making it a national emergency in some island-nations.
The seaweed has harmed Caribbean economies and human health, making it a national emergency in some island-nations.
Brazil’s Illegal Gold Trade Takes a Hammering, but Persists Underground
Experts attribute this drop to police raids on illegal mining operations and on requirements for sellers to issue electronic invoices.
Experts attribute this drop to police raids on illegal mining operations and on requirements for sellers to issue electronic invoices.
It Will Take 880 Years to Achieve UN Ocean Conservation Goals, at This Rate (Commentary)
He plans to say that ocean conservation has lost momentum toward protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 and that a lot more needs to be done to address the human dimensions of conservation, including guaranteeing access rights, equity, and justice.
He plans to say that ocean conservation has lost momentum toward protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 and that a lot more needs to be done to address the human dimensions of conservation, including guaranteeing access rights, equity, and justice.
Bonobos, the ‘Hippy Apes’, May Not Be as Peaceful as Once Thought
The study provides a more nuanced analysis of these endangered apes, but also highlights the need to protect them from hunting and habitat loss.
The study provides a more nuanced analysis of these endangered apes, but also highlights the need to protect them from hunting and habitat loss.
Research Links Deforestation in Cambodia to Stunting in Kids, Anemia in Women
Cambodia has lost nearly 30% of its forest cover this century, while more than 30% of its children under 5 have stunted growth due to malnutrition.
Cambodia has lost nearly 30% of its forest cover this century, while more than 30% of its children under 5 have stunted growth due to malnutrition.
Unseen and Unregulated: ‘Ghost’ Roads Carve Up Asia-Pacific Tropical Forests
Slipping beneath the purview of environmental governance, construction of these “ghost roads” typically precede sharp spikes in deforestation and represent blind spots in zoning and law enforcement, the study says.
Slipping beneath the purview of environmental governance, construction of these “ghost roads” typically precede sharp spikes in deforestation and represent blind spots in zoning and law enforcement, the study says.
In Highly Urbanized Japan, City Farmers Are Key to Achieving Organic Goal
Researchers found that urban and semi-urban farmers in Tokyo tend to adopt environmentally friendly practices more often than rural farmers, in response to a more environmentally conscious populace, a greater number of organic food stores and restaurants, and freedom from pressure to conform with farming practices in rural communities.
Researchers found that urban and semi-urban farmers in Tokyo tend to adopt environmentally friendly practices more often than rural farmers, in response to a more environmentally conscious populace, a greater number of organic food stores and restaurants, and freedom from pressure to conform with farming practices in rural communities.
Effective Climate Activism Requires Honest Conversations About Its Challenges
Climate activist Clover Hogan says environmental activists face growing challenges not just from outside their movements, but also from within.
Climate activist Clover Hogan says environmental activists face growing challenges not just from outside their movements, but also from within.
Nepal Mulls Policy Shift To Allow Hotels Back Into Tiger Strongholds
The decision follows the closure of seven hotels in Chitwan National Park in 2009 due to ecological concerns and alleged involvement in poaching, with the last of them shutting down in 2012.
The decision follows the closure of seven hotels in Chitwan National Park in 2009 due to ecological concerns and alleged involvement in poaching, with the last of them shutting down in 2012.
Indigenous Filipinos Fight To Protect Biodiverse Mountains From Mining
The Indigenous Tagbanua are organizing to halt these mining plans before they begin, along with downstream farmers, church and civil society groups.
The Indigenous Tagbanua are organizing to halt these mining plans before they begin, along with downstream farmers, church and civil society groups.