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Stamping out invasive species has successful track record on islands, study finds

Stamping out invasive species has successful track record on islands, study...

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that efforts to remove invasive vertebrates from islands were 88% successful between 1872 and...
In Indonesia’s West Sumbawa, tide turns on taste for turtle eggs

In Indonesia’s West Sumbawa, tide turns on taste for turtle eggs

Consumption of turtle eggs is widespread in Indonesia’s West Sumbawa district, where they’re served to guests of honor such as local government officials.All seven...
With less than 10 years to save Sumatran elephants, what’s being done?

With less than 10 years to save Sumatran elephants, what’s being...

The provinces of North Sumatra and Aceh in Indonesia’s embattled and highly deforested island of Sumatra are some of the last holdouts for the...
On the frontlines of drought, communities in Mexico strive to save every drop of water

On the frontlines of drought, communities in Mexico strive to save...

Sixteen Indigenous Zapotec communities in Mexico have created over 579 water infrastructure projects, including absorption wells, small dams and water pans, to conserve water...
The availability of biomass fuels could be undermined by climate change

The availability of biomass fuels could be undermined by climate change

Reductions in food production due to a changing climate will lead to expansions in cropland, increasing emissions. As temperatures continue to rise worldwide we are...
Children in the driving seat of EV future, ABB E-Mobility global research finds

Children in the driving seat of EV future, ABB E-Mobility global...

Children are playing a key role in accelerating the switch to electric cars, an ABB E-Mobility study for World EV Day has found ...
Indonesia pursues agreements to protect its fishers on foreign vessels

Indonesia pursues agreements to protect its fishers on foreign vessels

The Indonesian government says it hopes to sign agreements with other governments to improve protection of its citizens working in those countries’ fishing industries.Indonesia...
Switzerland set to burn more trees to reach its climate and energy goals (commentary)

Switzerland set to burn more trees to reach its climate and...

Switzerland has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, with forest-derived biomass slated to play a growing role in the country’s energy mix, following...
Greenland’s sustainable halibut fishery may threaten newfound corals, sponges

Greenland’s sustainable halibut fishery may threaten newfound corals, sponges

Industrial trawling for halibut in the Davis Strait off western Greenland is currently done in a certified sustainable manner, but new studies suggest it...
Southeast Asia’s big cats like their prey rare — as in really elusive

Southeast Asia’s big cats like their prey rare — as in...

A new study demonstrates that ungulates like serow are important prey for tigers and clouded leopards living in dense evergreen forests in mainland Southeast...
Europe’s defense forces are stepping up climate plans

Europe’s defense forces are stepping up climate plans

From energy and supply chain worries to extreme storms, climate threats are a growing defense concern for Europe and its military allies. European Union Commissioner...
The Global Landscapes Forum

MEDIA ADVISORY/INVITE – GLF AFRICA DIGITAL CONFERENCE 15TH SEP 2022

Transforming food systems in crises: How Africa can build a resilient food future   Learn more at GLF Africa on 15 September 2022  Bonn, Germany (8...