Ecosystem Services 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. -
Indonesia’s new intelligence hub drawing on data in the war on illegal fishingThe Indonesian Maritime Information Center, launched in July, aims to tackle illegal fishing and other maritime violations in the country’s waters by making use of data and analysis from various ministries and agencies.
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Can global brands avoid 'greenwash' with new forest-saving plan?After failing to end deforestation in supply chains by 2020, a coalition of multinationals will develop a roadmap for each commodity, but green groups say time is running short. -
Humanity at crossroads, biodiversity report cards warnBiodiversity loss can be reversed with increased conservation and sustainable production, argues a new study.
Ecosystem Services 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. -
Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts? -
Nature by the numbers– Natural systems like the massive Sundarbans mangrove forest in India and Bangladesh are crucial sources of economic output and resilience, demanding far more protection than they currently receive.
Videos
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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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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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Watch how corals ‘violently’ bleach as sea temperatures rise– For the first time ever, scientists have captured time-lapse videos of corals bleaching in warmer-than-normal waters.
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IIED scheme aims to prevent a 'fishless' Bay of Bengal– Through an animated campaign, the International Institute for Environment and Development creatively presents how governments can stop overfishing and protect marine resources.
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