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Which Animals Are Threatened with Extinction by 2030?
If I remember correctly, 10 a.m. was reserved for watching the series Survival, and every episode of this iconic wildlife show delighted me equally. For a long time, I was convinced that...
Wealthy Countries Have Learned Their Lesson – They Are Trying to Restore Their Estuaries
People have always inhabited the banks of rivers that are vital to our existence, but it seems that human intervention in the last three decades is slowly taking its toll.
Experts from Inha...
How Banks Finance the Deforestation of the Amazon
According to the latest research by the non-governmental organization Greenpeace, loans from Brazilian national and international banks and taxpayers’ money finance the illegal clearing of the Amazon rainforest.
The investigation analyzed the granting...
LOW-CARBON ECONOMY IS A LONG-TERM ENERGY POLICY PRIORITY
Over 40 per cent of the territory of a small country in the heart of Europe - the Slovak Republic, with a population of 5.5 million - is covered by forests. Slovakia...
Once threatened, Mexico’s “green jewel” has become a model of conservation
Martha Isabel “Pati” Ruiz Corzo moved to the Sierra Gorda – a dramatic expanse of wilderness in the heart of Mexico – four decades ago in search of a quiet, idyllic place...
FARMLAND – HOME TO SOLAR PANELS AND CROPS
Solar power plants require that the land on which they are installed be accessible and sunny and that there are transmission lines nearby to release the generated energy into the power grid....
New Report Shows the Importance of Discouraging Wildlife Crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Crimes against nature and the environment are the fourth most lucrative activity of organized crime in the world, after human, drugs and weapon trafficking.
The cost of crimes against nature and the environment...
Historical success – Nepal doubled the number of wild tigers
WWF is delighted to congratulate Nepal for successfully doubling its tiger population to an estimate of 355 individuals - an increase of more than 190 per cent since 2009. Those are the...
Dragonflies Threatened as Wetlands Around the World Disappear
The destruction of wetlands is driving the decline of dragonflies worldwide, according to the first global assessment of these species in today’s update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Their...
The Protection of the Oceans and Seas is Indispensable for the Planet
At the beginning of May 2021, the preparation started for the 15th gathering of the states that signed the UN Convention on Biological Diversity CBD. The main topic was the development of...
Wildlife Crimes are Wild Crimes against Life
In order to highlight the importance and the real impact of crimes against nature and the environment, WWF launched a campaign - Wildlife Crimes are Wild Crimes against Life. Wildlife crimes, such as illegal...
Threats to Crop Wild Relatives Compromising Food Security and Livelihoods
Over 70 wild relatives of some of the world's most important crops are threatened with extinction, according to a new IUCN co-authored study launched today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in...
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: Shar Mountain National Park Approved
The creation of Shar Mountain National Park in North Macedonia means the final puzzle piece for one of the largest transboundary protected areas in Europe is now in place. With the approval...
What Does the World Gain When We Protect Tigers?
Tigers are one of the world’s most recognized animals. Throughout history they can be seen in cultural traditions across Asia, as well as in brand images and logos the world over. But...
Four Rivers And Wetlands We Love, And Can’t Afford To Lose
Water means different things to different people. For some, it nourishes livelihoods and drives local economies and for others it’s a source of recreation and reflection. Water is valued for a variety...
A Ten Step Plan to Save Our Seas
The year 2050 has been predicted by some to be a bleak year for the ocean. Experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish in the sea, or perhaps only...
