The Western Indian Ocean lost 4% of its mangroves in 24 years, report finds

The Western Indian Ocean lost 4% of its mangroves in 24...

Analysis presented in a new report finds the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region lost around 4% its mangrove forests between 1996 and 2020.The WIO...
Second oil company exits Arctic amid fierce Indigenous opposition, energy squeeze

Second oil company exits Arctic amid fierce Indigenous opposition, energy squeeze

Knik Arm Services is the second oil company to cancel its oil and gas lease for a tract of land in the largest wildlife...
Wildlife lover and artist records 5 decades of change on iconic U.K. river

Wildlife lover and artist records 5 decades of change on iconic...

As a youngster in the 1960s, Janet Marsh spent hours beside England’s Itchen River while her father fished, closely observing the teeming life of...
Mapping of Indigenous lands ramps up in Indonesia — without official recognition

Mapping of Indigenous lands ramps up in Indonesia — without official...

An independent initiative has mapped 3 million hectares (7.4 million acres) of Indigenous lands in Indonesia since March, bringing the total since it started...
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...