In an encouraging turn of events, the worldwide rhinoceros population has defied the odds and demonstrated astonishing indications of recovery. These magnificent species, which once numbered approximately 500,000 in Africa and Asia in the twentieth century, have suffered grave … [Read more...] about Rhino conservation success: Global populations surge to 27,000
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Flora, fauna, and funga! UN advocates for new turn of phrase in conservation discourse
The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) argued for the inclusion of fungi in conservation debates alongside flora and fauna so that fungi are “recognized and protected on an equal footing with animals and plants in legal conservation frameworks”. This shift … [Read more...] about Flora, fauna, and funga! UN advocates for new turn of phrase in conservation discourse
Representatives from 185 countries establish the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
Amid mounting worries about the health of our planet's ecosystems, delegates from 185 countries gathered on Thursday, August 24th in Vancouver, Canada, for the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) Seventh Assembly to declare a critical step forward. They presented the Global … [Read more...] about Representatives from 185 countries establish the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
Ecuadorians take a stand and vote to save the heart of the Amazon from oil drilling
Ecuadorians made history by voting to prohibit the development of new oil wells in the Yasuní national park, in a resounding display of environmental consciousness and civic engagement. This amazing verdict not only protects one of the world's most biodiverse places but also … [Read more...] about Ecuadorians take a stand and vote to save the heart of the Amazon from oil drilling
What is eco-grazing? Ancient horses and bison battle Spain and Portugal’s wildfires
The Iberian Peninsula experienced a tremendous collaboration of old breeds, the Garrano horse and the European bison, working together to combat the risk of wildfires that threaten the region in a revolutionary experiment. By clearing scrubland and vegetation that serves as fuel … [Read more...] about What is eco-grazing? Ancient horses and bison battle Spain and Portugal’s wildfires