In Peru, conservationists and archaeologists unite to save a threatened gecko
The Lima leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus sentosus) today occurs mostly in archaeological sites in Peru’s capital, where it has become critically endangered.A unique cross-disciplinary conservation...
Indonesia’s oil palm smallholders get a boost in bid for sustainability
A new set of guidelines aims to help smallholder oil palm farmers in Indonesia, the world’s top producer of palm oil, ensure their products...
As aquaculture hits historic highs, let’s ensure sustainability is prioritized (commentary)
The latest State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Report indicates that for the first time ever, nations are farming more seafood than they’re catching.According...
Frog ‘saunas’ may help threatened frogs fight off deadly fungus
Researchers have developed simple, sun-heated shelters that allow frogs to raise their body temperatures and fight off a deadly fungal disease called chytridiomycosis.The study...
Celebrating Shark Awareness Day: Understanding and Protecting Our Ocean’s Guardians
Every year on July 14th, we celebrate Shark Awareness Day. It is not just a tribute to one of nature's most misunderstood creatures; it...
World Chimpanzee Day: Advocating for Our Closest Relatives
World Chimpanzee Day is not merely a celebration; it's a global call to action to protect and preserve one of humanity's closest relatives. Sharing...
Indigenous communities in Sarawak left in the dark about hydropower proposal
Malaysian officials recently announced new dam projects on three rivers in the Bornean state of Sarawak without the free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC)...
As drought parches Mexico, a Yaqui water defender fights for a...
In the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora, Mario Luna Romero faces constant threats to his life for fighting to protect his community’s rights to...
Allegations widen against Indonesian palm oil giant Astra Agro Lestari
Hans Nicholas Jong
Article by: Hans Nicholas Jong
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South Africa Today - Environment
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Creatives Focus on Climate at Durban FilmMart
Durban, South Africa: In a major film industry collaborative effort Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society – Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the...
Global migratory freshwater fish populations plummet by 81%: Report
A new global study reveals an average 81% decline in migratory freshwater fish populations between 1970 and 2020.Habitat loss, degradation and overfishing are the...
Job opportunities in conservation: Youth working in MPAs share experiences
In the build-up to the 4th annual Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day celebration on 1 August 2024, some of the younger MPA community have...
