Environmental human rights defenders in Nepal continue to fear for their safety and lives amid a lack of protection from the government, a new report shows.
Bangladesh’s ‘Bird Restaurant’ Serves up Snacks With a Side of Conservation
Ghosh’s “bird restaurant,” as it’s become known, is one of several efforts initiated by individual bird lovers across Bangladesh trying to do their part for avian conservation.
Ghosh’s “bird restaurant,” as it’s become known, is one of several efforts initiated by individual bird lovers across Bangladesh trying to do their part for avian conservation.
‘No Future’: Iceland Cancels Whale Hunt Over Animal Welfare Concerns
This decision follows the release of a government-commissioned independent report that found that many whales suffer immensely after being harpooned.
This decision follows the release of a government-commissioned independent report that found that many whales suffer immensely after being harpooned.
Indigenous and Local Communities See Big Gains in Land Rights, Study Shows
The report analyzed land increases across 73 countries and showed increases in 21 countries, though a handful of countries, like Kenya and Liberia, drove most of the significant gains.
The report analyzed land increases across 73 countries and showed increases in 21 countries, though a handful of countries, like Kenya and Liberia, drove most of the significant gains.
Over a Third of Conflicts Over Development Projects Affect Indigenous People: Study
Roughly one-third of all environmental conflicts documented in an online crowd-sourced atlas affect Indigenous peoples, researchers have found.
Roughly one-third of all environmental conflicts documented in an online crowd-sourced atlas affect Indigenous peoples, researchers have found.
Penguins ‘Enrich Our Lives’: Q&a With Pablo Borboroglu, Protector of Penguins
Pablo Garcia Borboroglu, a marine biologist from Patagonia, Argentina, was recently awarded the 2023 Indianapolis Prize for his work in protecting penguins around the world.
Pablo Garcia Borboroglu, a marine biologist from Patagonia, Argentina, was recently awarded the 2023 Indianapolis Prize for his work in protecting penguins around the world.
Avocados: The Green Gold That Wipes Western Mexico’s Forests From the Map
Satellite images show what is lost with the expansion of the Persea americana monoculture: Since 2019, at least 5,160 ha (12,750 acres) have turned from forests to avocado orchards.
Satellite images show what is lost with the expansion of the Persea americana monoculture: Since 2019, at least 5,160 ha (12,750 acres) have turned from forests to avocado orchards.
Forests & Finance: Communities Turn To Tree-Planting, Zero-Logging, and Mushrooms To Protect Forests
Each year, the Yokadouma council and its partners log 1,000 hectares of council forest, and there have been [only] limited efforts at regeneration.
Each year, the Yokadouma council and its partners log 1,000 hectares of council forest, and there have been [only] limited efforts at regeneration
Rare Amazon Dark Soils Could Help Forest Restoration, Study Shows
A recent study shows that Amazonian Dark Earths (ADEs), through their high nutrient and microbiological contents, could help to restore deforested areas in the Amazon region.
A recent study shows that Amazonian Dark Earths (ADEs), through their high nutrient and microbiological contents, could help to restore deforested areas in the Amazon region.
Return of the Lions: Large Protected Areas in Africa Attract Apex Predator
It’s a critical time for lion conservation as the species declines across Africa. Globally, the lion population has dropped by 43% over the past 21 years.
It’s a critical time for lion conservation as the species declines across Africa. Globally, the lion population has dropped by 43% over the past 21 years.
Can Community Payments With No Strings Attached Benefit Biodiversity?
A recent study published in the journal Nature Sustainability examines the idea of a “conservation basic income” paid to community members living in or near key areas for biodiversity protection.
A recent study published in the journal Nature Sustainability examines the idea of a “conservation basic income” paid to community members living in or near key areas for biodiversity protection.
Indonesia Looks Into Tuna Farming To Boost Aquaculture, Reduce Overfishing
Indonesia is developing tuna farming in the country’s bays in an effort to boost its aquaculture sector and ease the pressure on its world-leading marine tuna fishery.
Indonesia is developing tuna farming in the country’s bays in an effort to boost its aquaculture sector and ease the pressure on its world-leading marine tuna fishery.
Antarctic Warming Alters Atmosphere, Ice Shelves, Ocean & Animals
Increased persistence of the Antarctic ozone hole over the past three years could be an indication of climate change, as it cools the south polar stratosphere, though high variability in this phenomenon and its complexity make causality difficult to prove.
Increased persistence of the Antarctic ozone hole over the past three years could be an indication of climate change, as it cools the south polar stratosphere, though high variability in this phenomenon and its complexity make causality difficult to prove.
For Urban Poor in Global South, Nature-Based Solutions Have Always Been a Way To Get By
Nature-based solutions are increasingly being seen as a way of providing societal benefits and conserving biodiversity.
Nature-based solutions are increasingly being seen as a way of providing societal benefits and conserving biodiversity.
We Must Center Gender and Community Rights for Climate Action (Commentary)
The latest UN climate treaty talks continue in Bonn, Germany, from June 5-15.
The latest UN climate treaty talks continue in Bonn, Germany, from June 5-15.
A Southeast Asian Marine Biodiversity Hotspot Is Also a Wildlife Trafficking Hotbed
The animals trafficked include rays, sharks and turtles, mostly between Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, for which the region forms a maritime border zone.
The animals trafficked include rays, sharks and turtles, mostly between Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, for which the region forms a maritime border zone.