Europe’s Wolf Recovery Raises New Questions About Farm Coexistence
Wolf numbers in Europe have rebounded, but livestock losses and mixed public attitudes complicate how farmers and communities live alongside them.
CCAMLR Meeting Ends Without Antarctic Marine Protection or Krill Rules
CCAMLR members reached no agreement on a proposed Domain 1 protected area or new krill fishing rules, despite months of lobbying.
Ocean Biodiversity Plans Need Clearer Accountability and Small-Scale Fisher Support
A review of 74 national biodiversity plans finds fisheries commitments are widespread, but few connect measurable targets to existing policies.
Afghan Taliban Officials to Attend COP31 as Climate Summit Observers
Taliban officials will attend COP31 in Turkey for the second time since 2021, as Afghanistan faces drought and flooding.
RSPO’s First Resources Ruling Leaves Questions About Palm Oil Oversight
After a four-year case, the RSPO closed a complaint about First Resources and alleged links to groups accused of clearing Indonesian rainforests.
Indigenous Ecuadorian Testifies on Alleged Harm From Canadian-Owned Mine
At a regional hearing in Panama, representatives from six countries raised concerns about alleged impacts tied to Canadian mining operations, including water pollution in Ecuador.
COP17 Puts Nature-Damaging Finance and Subsidies in Focus
At COP17, advocates highlight a stark funding imbalance and renewed pressure to cut subsidies that harm biodiversity.
Forest Corridors Offer Lemurs a Path Back Across Madagascar
A project launched in 2023 aims to reconnect two eastern Madagascar reserves, while invasive guava poses a challenge to native forest restoration.
Pak Mun Dam’s Lasting Costs Fuel Women Led Resistance in Thailand
Pak Mun Dam displaced families and reduced fish catches, while Sompong Viengchan and other women continue to press for justice.
Women-Led Microenterprises Expand Rural Incomes and Conservation in Nepal
Women-led businesses in rural Nepal support family incomes and offer alternatives to forest-based livelihoods.
Aztec-Inspired Chinampas and Crocodiles Aid Mangrove Restoration in Veracruz
A REVIVE project in Mexico pairs chinampa-style planting with crocodile reintroduction to rebuild mangrove habitat in the Alvarado lagoons.
Pune Volunteers Map Riverbank Trees Amid Urban Redevelopment Plans
Pune River Revival volunteers began systematic tree mapping in 2024, documenting trees along the Mula River as the city plans major riverfront development.
Nepal Tests Artificial Scent Markers to Redirect Tigers and Leopards
Camera traps show big cats investigating synthetic scent stations in Nepal, but researchers say it’s too early to know if they can prevent livestock attacks.
Angola Protects Serra do Pingano After Decades of Forest Loss
A new conservation area covers part of northern Angola’s biologically rich Serra do Pingano, where forests have shrunk sharply over two decades.
Suriname’s Inland Highlands Reveal a Long History of Indigenous Life
Archaeologist Renzo Duin’s findings challenge the idea of untouched rainforest and point to how much remains unknown about Indigenous history inland.