Iconic Indonesian raptor still threatened by habitat degradation, isolation

Iconic Indonesian raptor still threatened by habitat degradation, isolation

The latest survey has showed an increase in population of the Javan hawk-eagle, an iconic bird of prey endemic to Indonesia, from the previous...
A lithium ‘gold mine’ is buried under one of Europe’s last heritage farming systems

A lithium ‘gold mine’ is buried under one of Europe’s last...

The hilly Barroso region of northern Portugal has been recognized for its centuries-old and “globally important” farming system that combines agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems...
Tropical deforestation increases even as a few hotspots see respite, new data shows

Tropical deforestation increases even as a few hotspots see respite, new...

Emissions from deforestation in tropical forests rose by 5% in 2022, even as temperate forests strengthened their role as carbon sinks, according to data...
A community-led strategy to save Brazil’s dry forests from desertification

A community-led strategy to save Brazil’s dry forests from desertification

In northern Bahia state, 35 communities have come together to conserve and recover close to 100,000 acres of Caatinga dry forest in northeastern Brazil.With...
In response to the final COP28 outcome Dr. Oulie Keita, the Executive Director of Greenpeace Africa said:

In response to the final COP28 outcome Dr. Oulie Keita, the...

DUBAI, UAE, December 13, 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Today’s agreement represents a hopeful stride in our collective journey limiting warming to 1.5 degrees. However,...
Community tropical forest management linked to social & environmental benefits: Study

Community tropical forest management linked to social & environmental benefits: Study

A study shows that forests in 15 tropical countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America managed by Indigenous peoples and local communities are associated...
Japanese butterfly conservation takes flight when integrated with human communities

Japanese butterfly conservation takes flight when integrated with human communities

A brilliant blue butterfly species has been declining in Japan as the grassland-mimicking agricultural landscapes its host plant relies on fade, due to urban...
NGOs at COP28 demand Vietnam free climate advocates before it gets energy funding

NGOs at COP28 demand Vietnam free climate advocates before it gets...

Vietnam has unveiled the resource mobilization plan for its just energy transition partnership (JETP) at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.The $15.5 billion plan,...
Reef damage from 2024 Olympics surfing venue is avoidable (commentary)

Reef damage from 2024 Olympics surfing venue is avoidable (commentary)

Parisians are not the only ones criticizing the 2024 Olympic Games: residents of Tahiti in French Polynesia are concerned about negative impacts on its...
Amazon deforestation declines but fossil fuels remain contentious, COP28 shows

Amazon deforestation declines but fossil fuels remain contentious, COP28 shows

COP28 celebrates the strong downward trend in deforestation in the Amazon over the last year, but also reveals a conflict between Amazonian nations over...
TTC Tour Brands Says No to “More Stuff”

TTC Tour Brands Says No to “More Stuff”

This week in an industry-first, The Travel Corporation’s Tour Brands (Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver and Contiki) announced that they are bidding farewell...
Safety of Peru’s land defenders in question after killing of Indigenous leader in the Amazon

Safety of Peru’s land defenders in question after killing of Indigenous...

Quinto Inuma was killed on November 29 while traveling to the Santa Rosillo de Yanayacu community in Peru’s Amazon following a meeting of environmental...