‘It absolutely took off’: five UK biodiversity success stories | Biodiversity
IIt's easy to feel hopeless about the biodiversity crisis, but there are many reasons to be optimistic in the midst of despair and gloom. First, this year's study highlighted that conservation efforts are working. Thanks to the hard work of dedicated organizations, scientists, committed private sector partners and thousands of dedicated local people, the UK […]
Colombian guerrillas withdraw threat to disrupt UN biodiversity summit | Colombia
Anti-government rebel groups have backed off threats to disrupt the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia later this year. The guerrilla group, the Equatorial Guinea Central Chiefs of Staff (EMC), which rejected the 2016 peace deal, said on Wednesday it was ordering its fighters not to target the COP16 negotiations, due to start in Cali […]
India’s forests uphold biodiversity and Indigenous religious traditions
Meghalaya is home to more than 125 sacred forests, which are rooted in indigenous religious beliefs and culture and are vital to environmental conservation. These ancient groves have been protected for centuries and serve as water sources and places for prayer ceremonies. Efforts by environmentalists and indigenous communities aim to spread awareness about the importance […]