All posts in Biodiversity
Invasive species are threatening Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems
Photo: Pixabay/Edu_Ruiz We tend to think Antarctica is isolated and far away – biologically speaking, this is true. But the continent is busier than you probably imagine, with many national programs and tourist operators crisscrossing the globe to get there.
A new partnership on protecting rainforests in the DRC could prove pivotal
The planet has been losing its tropical forests at an alarming rate, but now and then there is a glimmer of good news. One such glad tiding is a new agreement — signed at COP26 by Félix Tshisekedi, president of the
Alongside climate change, COP26 must address crisis facing ecosystems
“If we want to address climate change, we need to stop deforestation,” an expert stresses.
Rare owl sighting in Africa is a bright spot for biodiversity
Scientists who spotted the long-elusive owl say they hope it spurs biodiversity conservation efforts in Ghana's rainforests.
The Escazú Agreement shows how countries can collaborate to save species
International collaboration and environmental management across national borders is essential.
Increasing crop yields will leave more room for wildlife
Even patchwork landscapes of natural habitat and high-yield farmland can serve to preserve a variety of wildlife species.