Conservation News
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Vietnam establishes new nature reserve, possible home to elusive ‘Asian unicorn’Critical threats such as poaching and deforestation remain, however, and conservationists say enforcement of new protective measures will be key to the reserve’s success. -
With social media and academics, Thai villagers save ancestral forestUsing activism and scientific research, a Thai community stopped a wetland forest from being turned into an industrial zone.
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How much will it cost to save nature?Protecting and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystems will be eye-wateringly expensive, but experts are clear that business as usual will cost even more. -
Thailand under pressure to act against the Sanakham dam projectCampaigners hope a refusal to buy power from the Sanakham dam could stymie its progress and prevent more harm to the Mekong’s fragile ecology.
Conservation Opinion
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A healthy earth needs indigenous peoples– Evidence shows that lands and waters that are owned and managed by indigenous peoples and local communities are healthier than those that aren’t. Governments and multilateral bodies must engage them in discussions about protecting biodiversity. -
Mauritius oil spill: How coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass could be affected– Mauritius is a biodiversity hotspot and much of the island’s unique wildlife depends on intricate connections between the reefs, lagoons, seagrass meadows and mangroves, so pollution in one habitat will have devastating ripple effects. -
Covid-19: An opportunity or setback for sustainable tourism?– The coronavirus crisis presents an opportunity to rebuild the tourism industry in a more sustainable manner. Fostering eco-tourism initiatives could ensure recovery for the sector and for nature go hand in hand.
Videos
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Progress and preservation: Dayaks in palm oil country hold on to traditions– The indigenous Dayak people of Kalimantan, Indonesia are working with an agribusiness giant to retain their time-honoured customs and practices while expanding the local economy.
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Can palm oil plantations be elephant-friendly?– From conflict to co-existence: Earthworm Foundation has come up with a solution to managing human-elephant conflict in palm oil plantations in Sabah.
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More than a nature series, Netflix's Our Planet is a call to action– Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix's latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats.
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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