LIVELIHOODS LAUNCHES A NEW AGROFORESTRY PROJECT IN INDIA At the confluence of the Western and Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu (south-eastern coast of India), lies the semi-deciduous scrub jungle of Ayyalur, a region rich in biodiversity and home to the Valaiyar community, traditional hunter-gatherers renowned for their foraging skills. This area also encompasses the Kadavur […] The post Recreating a forest in every backyard & protecting Ayyalur first appeared on Livelihoods Funds.| Livelihoods Funds
In 2024, Livelihoods initiated a significant agroforestry project in the Gayo region of Aceh Province, located in the very north of Sumatra island, which is renowned for its Arabica coffee production. This mountainous area of Sumatra is home to around 100,000 smallholder farmers who cultivate coffee on plots averaging 1 hectare. These coffee farms border […] The post When agroforestry meets quality coffee in Aceh province, Sumatra island: first appeared on Livelihoods Funds.| Livelihoods Funds
Palm oil suffers from a bad reputation. Monoculture of palm is associated with deforestation and the collapse of biodiversity. Indeed, huge areas have been planted with monoculture of palm trees to meet the growing demand from the food, cosmetic and other industries all over the world. Sumatra island is a major spot for palm oil| Livelihoods Funds - Building resilient communities & ecosystems alongside sus...
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. While they are often treated as separate crises, they are deeply interconnected—and so are their solutions. Among the most promising strategies to address both is the implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS): actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural ecosystems to tackle societal challenges, including climate mitigation and adaptation. The … The post Climate Change: Nature-B...| Wise & Shine
Rapidly rising ocean temperatures has wreaked havoc on warm water coral reefs, which shelter about one quarter of marine life The post Earth has already reached a tipping point: warm-water coral reefs are dying appeared first on Corporate Knights.| Corporate Knights
As we prepare to look for life in other solar systems, we should also look inward at what we’re doing to our home planet. The post How Habitable Will Earth Be When We Search for Life Beyond Our Planet? appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
Bats are one of the most common symbols seen throughout October for fall festivities, but do you know about their contributions to the ecosystem? Bats offer pest control, pollination, and nutrient …| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at info@reasonstobecheerful.world and we just might feature it here. The kids are back A decade ago, 21 young Americans filed a lawsuit alleging that the United States violated their constitutional rights... The post What We’re Reading: U.S. Youth Take Climate Lawsuit to the Global Stage appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
A trailblazing attempt to repopulate the ocean with sharks born of surplus aquarium eggs is expanding the boundaries of marine conservation.| Reasons to be Cheerful
I wrote this past spring about a proposal by the Trump Administration to eliminate the definition of harm in the regulations implementing the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), which might eliminate protections from habitat modification for federally listed species. I also noted three different steps California could do to backfill the federal ESA if such … Continue reading "Backfilling the federal ESA"| Legal Planet
In a series of recent moves, the administration is opening most of the vast and precious Arctic ecosystem to drilling. The post The Trump Administration Is Prepping to Sell off Alaska’s Arctic to Oil and Gas Companies appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
Written by Efin Muttaqin, Programme Manager for the Rekam Nusantara Foundation, and Jo Murray, Marine Wildlife Trade and Bycatch Lead at Cefas. “The greatest challenge of the 21st century is to raise a new generation that understands the importance of …| marinescience.blog.gov.uk
Legendary primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall has passed away. Leon Kolankiewicz highlights her excellent work in conservation and population.| The Overpopulation Project
New self-charging lights co-designed by scientists and fishers slash turtle entanglements and could become a model for sustainable tech at sea.| Anthropocene
New research finds that wolves are afraid of the super predator in the woods (humans)—and that protecting them doesn't make them less fearful of us.| Anthropocene
Nature Returns is a flagship programme led by Natural England, which is delivering practical solutions for nature and climate and building robust scientific evidence to support policy and investment decisions. Nature-based solutions address problems in ways that benefit both people and …| naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
New vegan and cacao-free chocolate Waim! bar launches for a limited release at WNWN Food Labs starting on September 28, 2022.| vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Liberty County, Florida, is a biodiversity hotspot, highly prioritized and protected from the economy at the gates. Can it be KEPT great?| Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy
What is the meaning of flora and fauna? The importance of native flora and fauna encompasses processes like...Examples across the continents are diverse... The post Flora and Fauna: Definition, Importance and Examples first appeared on Greentumble.| Greentumble
4Mins ReadBritish oat milk maker Minor Figures has partnered with Wildfarmed to launch its first barista-style product with regeneratively grown oats. Oat milk is already way more planet-friendly than dairy, generating 71% fewer greenhouse gases and using 92% less land and water each. Some plant-based milk makers are looking to go one step further, tapping into […] The post The Latest Sustainability Trend in Plant-Based Milk? Regenerative Farming appeared first on Green Queen.| Green Queen
The Central Electricity Authority also needs to come out with assessment as to how much PSP capacity is needed across India in different time scales and communicate the same to the EAC and MoEF. The kind of pain the PSP projects are bringing across the country is something that the MoEF, CEA or EAC seems to have absolutely no clue about and a lot of that may be completely avoidable. The kind of frauds, displacements and deforestation that these projects are bringing is shocking, particularly ...| SANDRP
This seems like looking for short cuts for major interventions in high-risk, fragile, disaster-prone Himalayan region where such regions have already proved to be major force multipliers. The climate change is making the Himalayas even more prone to high-risks and disasters for multiple reasons, often compounded by multiple factors.| SANDRP
Last year, money collected from fines on water companies between April 2022 and October 2023 was invested in the £11 million Water Restoration Fund. In this post, we share the list of successful grant applicants and highlight one of the projects.| defrafarming.blog.gov.uk
Huge news broke recently when a country with more intact forests than any other on Earth decided that 90% of all forest cover would be preserved by law. Made in New York in advance of a UN summit that will see the party members to the Framework Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meet for the […] The post A Nation That’s 90% Rainforest Announces New Protections for Over 25 Million Acres appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
A nature reserve has become the first in UK to record 10,000 species, with the discovery of a unique moth that imitates a wasp. The National Trust’s Wicken Fen, in Cambridgeshire, England, hit the total when a rare species of moth—the six-belted clearwing—was recorded on the reserve for the first time. Named Bembecia ichneumoniformis, it […] The post First Nature Reserve to Record 10,000 Species in UK–Thanks to Moth That Looks Like a Wasp appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
East Anglia is one of several areas across England experiencing prolonged dry weather or drought. Nationally, the Environment Agency is coordinating efforts through the National Drought Group to protect water supplies and the environment during this challenging period. Whilst the …| Creating a better place
The Environment Agency welcomes the publication of the New Towns Taskforce report and the government's initial response. With economic growth as the government's number one mission, we are uniquely positioned to contribute to the next generation of New Towns through our statutory role to protect and enhance the environment while supporting sustainable development.| Creating a better place
Crisp Malt has heralded the arrival of its Field Forward scheme as the largest sustainable agriculture initiative in the UK malting industry. “We’re incredibly proud to launch this bold step towards securing the long-term sustainability of our barley supply,” said Ellie Wood, sustainability coordinator at Crisp. “Field Forward aims for continuous improvement in four key […] The post Crisp Malt proud of Field Forward initiative first appeared on Beer Today. The post Crisp Malt proud ...| Beer Today
On small farms across BC, a handful of dedicated seed savers has taken on a vital task to help save the planet's food system, by preserving plant diversity.| BC Farms & Food
Even if you don’t have an undergraduate degree in a field related to natural resources, such as biology, ecology or forestry, you can still build a meaningful career in conservation. With jobs in this field expected to grow rapidly, building skills now in conservation can prepare you to channel your passion for the environment into The post Want to Transition into a Conservation Career Without a Science Background? Here’s How a Master’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation and Management...| UW Online Collaboratives
This week’s stories cover cuts to SNAP, USDA shutdown impacts, a global ocean treaty, new dietary guidelines, and agroecology in India. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Government Shutdown Continues, High Seas Treaty Takes Effect, and Agroecology Model Yields Benefits appeared first on Food Tank.| Food Tank
Last week, Carlos Garcia Jurado Suarez and Anshul Tambay from the Scientific Software Engineering Center (SSEC) joined researchers at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) for part of a week-long workshop focused on predicting the impacts of climate change on biodiversity. The event was part of the Biodiversity Horizons project, which aims to develop scalable, open-source […]| eScience Institute
Cartoonist Tiffany Everett’s new book encourages readers to explore new places, keep journals about what they encounter, and think like scientists. The post <i>Diary of a Nature Nerd</i>: New Graphic Novel Celebrates Kids’ Love of Wildlife appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
After my essay on September 5th on the need for a pan-ecological understanding of climate change and how to respond to it, I received a range of feedback and questions. “Does it change your anticipation of collapse,” was one question. Ahead of next week’s Metacrisis Meeting on this topic, in this blog I am sharing… Continue reading Restoring Forest Cover and Ocean Health as the Frontline in the Climate Fight – an FAQ→| Prof Jem Bendell
Joseph Goldstein found healing and purpose in the Boundary Waters. Now, the Trump administration says it wants to open the wilderness area's watershed up to mining. The post The Fight to Save a Beloved Midwest Wilderness appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
The births underscore the importance of reintroduction efforts and strong protections for endangered species. The post Birth of New Pups Illustrates the Success of Colorado Wolf Reintroduction appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
A stable population is crucial to raise living standards. The UK currently faces a housing crisis, driven in part by their large population.| The Overpopulation Project
Climate Change and Human Impact: An ESS Perspective In the world we live today there are several issues as important as climate change. This is an ongoing climate change that we are facing today and it causes all kinds of events: hurricanes, severe storms, draughts... The post Climate Change and Human Impact: An ESS Perspective appeared first on ESS- Environmental Systems and Societies.| ESS- Environmental Systems and Societies
Exploring Biodiversity: The Interconnectedness of Life The ESS IB in its studies explores important concepts such as biodiversity which means variety of| ESS- Environmental Systems and Societies
By Patrick Shannon-Hughes, Environmental Quality for Nature Senior Officer (Agri Chemicals) We’re pleased to release the updated Weed Control Handbook: Guidance for Herbicide Use on Nature Conservation Sites - a long-awaited refresh of the 2002 Herbicide Handbook. This new edition …| Natural England
By John Holmes, Director of Strategy On 5 September, Defra announced strengthened legislation on burning on peat. The new legislation came into force this week, with the new burning season commencing on Wednesday. We welcome the strengthened legislation which will …| Natural England
Acting for nature recovery at scale Defra and Natural England invested £7.4 million to initiate twelve landscape-scale Nature Recovery Projects (NRPs) across the country, over the three years of the Comprehensive Spending Review 2022/23-2024/25. Covering over 319,480ha, these projects were …| Natural England
By Matthew Heard, National Delivery Director Numbers of nesting hen harriers in England have risen slightly this year, according to data collected by Natural England and partners. Breeding figures and regional breakdown In 2025, Natural England and partners recorded a …| Natural England
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales (WTSWW) has launched a campaign against a planned renewable ‘energy park’ that threatens one of the few remaining Red Squirrel populations in Wales. The Red Squirrels of the Bryn Arau Duon forest are one of only three surviving colonies in the country. Once a common sight in […]| Protect the Wild
Welcoming Elspeth Jones as Nature Guardian Croeso We are delighted to welcome Elspeth Jones to the NICW team as our first Nature Guardian, a role we are launching as part of a six-month pilot programme to explore how NICW can deepen its relationship with nature, land, and place. Background This pilot project has arisen from […]| The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Inviting Nature into NICW Background In October 2024, the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW) made a bold recommendation to Welsh Government: nature should have a voice in decisions about flood policy and implementation. This was not just a call for greater environmental awareness; it was an invitation to imagine a future where nature sits […]| The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
It is good to see that NEHR has gone a step forward and sent legal notice to WAPCOS and we hope not only NEHR takes WAPCOS to NGT/ Courts, but the judicial agency does take action to reject the EIA…| SANDRP
BUKLURAN convened elders and leaders from six (6) indigenous peoples’ and community conserved areas members in the Cordillera on March 28-31, 2025, in Banaue, Ifugao. Participants from six ICCAs (Kabugao, Happy Hallow, Tinoc, Balbalasang, Tinglayan, and Balatoc) in the region actively participated in a workshop leading to the creation of a sub-national (regional) network. This … Formation of sub-national ICCA network Read More » The post Formation of sub-national ICCA network appeared fi...| Philippine ICCA Consortium
What happens when a shark gets more food than usual? Does it grow faster, reproduce more, or become more resilient to environmental change? These questions aren’t just fascinating: they’re crucial for conservation. Our latest research has discovered that elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, and rays) don’t follow fixed life strategies. Instead, they change depending on how much food is available. Dr Isabel Smallegange, Senior Lecturer in Population Biology, explains how this plasticity –...| From Blog
Researchers are looking at Prairie farmers’ options for intercropping annual or perennial crops with shelterbelts composed of berry bushes and tree species such as seabuckthorn and buffalo berry, to boost biodiversity and returns. The post Research studies fruit-forage intercropping appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsCrops & Production Tips - Grainews
Image: Petr Hamerník | Wikimedia Creative Commons If you’re a long-time follower of the Freshwater Blog, you might remember our Cabinet of Freshwater Curiosities project from more than a decade ago…| The Freshwater Blog
Discover how to forage safely and sustainably with this beginner’s guide to finding wild food, building self-sufficiency, and connecting with nature.| Environment Co
Ciaran Brennan Nature is on its knees – globally and here in Ireland. Five years have passed since Dáil Éireann declared a national climate and biodiversity crisis. Since then, we’ve had a Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss whose report made159 recommendations on how Ireland can improve its response to the […] The post Biodiversity Week gives us a chance to reconnect with nature first appeared on Green News Ireland. The post Biodiversity Week gives us a chance to reconnect with...| Green News Ireland
By Alisa Swanson, Natural England Creating new woody habitats, whether woodlands, scrub, wood pasture, wooded meadows or wet woodlands, can play a vital role in reversing biodiversity loss and building climate resilience across England’s landscapes. Natural England’s ambition is to …| naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
Coming in March 2026: Breathing Water in a Warming World—a new book on the Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT). The post New GOLT book to be released in 2026 appeared first on Sea Around Us.| Sea Around Us
I often invoke the sixth mass extinction as a basis for repudiating modernity. Am I justified in doing so? How real is this thing? Continue reading →| Do the Math
Darwin saw them ballooning. Without any wind. Eventually some scientists figured out their electric secret. The post How Spiders Fly appeared first on Bay Nature.| Bay Nature
It’s back-to-school season again, and perhaps the perfect time to share this conversation I had with Dennis Liu, VP of Education at the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation on how curiosity, c…| Ekostories by Isaac Yuen
Paris Administrative Court of Appeal issued a landmark ruling on pesticides, ordering reform of the evaluation system and recognizing the cocktail effect, setting key precedents for environmental protection across the EU.| FoodTimes
Flying foxes quietly support ecosystems through seed dispersal and pollination. Learn more about them and why their survival is critical.| Environment Co
Udaipur’s Aravalli hills, often overlooked, are home to the Mewar Biodiversity Park, a 2016 initiative aimed at preserving its delicate ecosystems. The park, though beautiful, shows signs of …| Indrosphere
Balancing the protection and preservation of our built and natural heritage at Fota House The post Bats Return to Fota House appeared first on Fota House.| Fota House
Without these tiny heroes, your morning coffee disappears. Your chocolate vanishes. Your favorite fruits become extinct. Pollinators power 577 billion dollars in global food production—yet they are vanishing fast. Here is how you can become their lifeline.| Our Endangered World
In a new blog series, our Conservation Trainee Abi David explores some of the amazing creatures that call seagrass meadows their home. The Brent Goose Branta bernicla is of a similar size to a Mallard duck, making it one of the smallest goose species in the world. They are a highly social species and form strong bonds within the groups they live in. If you spot a group of Brent Geese, look out for the ‘compass’ goose – this is the leader of the group and will lead the way between foragi...| Project Seagrass
In an Open Letter, Dr Richard Unsworth and 35 other leading scientists from across the UK, respond to UK Government licensing proposals.| Project Seagrass
The Environment Agency has published the latest Atlantic salmon stock assessment for England, providing insights into the health of our salmon populations. The results, based on 2024 data, confirm that salmon stocks remain at critically low levels, underscoring the urgent …| Creating a better place
Researchers studied the status of 942 bird species using data contributed by birdwatchers through the eBird citizen science platform.| Asian Scientist Magazine
Unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples/Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, British Columbia (CPAWS-BC) is urging the BC government to keep up momentum on conservation priorities following the release of mandate letters that provide direction to ministers on the priorities of Premier Eby’s new government.| CPAWS-BC
In the largest study of its kind, scientists have accurately documented the massive change in animal morphology over the last 1,000 years, with domesticated animals growing larger across the board and their wild relatives becoming smaller. It underlines the true impact of one species in particular…| New Atlas
The Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) is not always easy to differentiate from the Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus). When side by side the differences are easier| Bird Ecology Study Group
Coppicing — cutting trees back — to support nature may seem counterintuitive. But it can help make the most of a limited landscape.| Reasons to be Cheerful
The Organized Village of Kasaan is fighting alongside other Southeast Alaska tribes and forest advocates to defend the Tongass National Forest. The post What the Tongass Needs is Time to Heal, Not More Logging appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
Many animals avoid contact with people. In protected areas of the African savanna, mammals flee more intensely upon hearing human conversations than when they hear lions or sounds associated with h…| ConservationBytes.com
By Vicky Ward, Tees Estuary Nature Recovery Partnership Project Manager It is a bright summer’s morning, as I walk through a striking landscape of contrasts. Through the passing juggernauts and across the brine fields to my right, an abundance of …| naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
It was a slow start to the carpenter and bumble bee action this year, I assume because of the heavy rains experienced in Central Texas in May and June/early July. But recently the garden is a’…| My Gardener Says...
Tucker County, WV, is a biodiversity hotspot, now threatened by a huge data center. Citizens have the expertise to minimize harm.| Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy
Discover how the OceanOmics Centre uses the Maxwell® RSC 48 to scale marine eDNA monitoring with greater speed, consistency, and confidence.| Promega Connections
A recent World Wildlife Crime Report found illegal wildlife trade in 162 countries between 2015 and 2021, impacting approx. 4,000 plant and animal species.| unsustainable
The Endangered Species Act has been hugely successful and popular—helping to rescue iconic species such as the Bald Eagle from extinction and protecting ecosystems and natural spaces that…| Geoversiv Earth Intelligence
Over the past 50 years, England has suffered lots of droughts - some of the more notable ones include 1975-76, 1989-92, 1995-96, 2004-06, 2011-12 and recently 2018, 2022 and 2025. But what does this mean, how does the Environment Agency …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
The NRF (Nature Restoration Fund) Scottish Plant Recovery Project at RBGE aims to restore genetically diverse populations of our endangered Scottish native plants around the country. Whilst rewarding,...| Botanics Stories
Did you know that the Roadless Rule protects 58.5M acres of our National Forests from logging, oil, and gas extraction? Learn how this rule is important for our public lands and why it's under attack.| Dogwood Alliance
Positive tipping points can restore ecosystems through small actions, fostering biodiversity, better health, and sustainable practices for a healthier planet.| A greener life, a greener world
Thousands of mollusks and worms have been discovered by a Chinese submersible in the Mariana Trench, almost six miles below sea level. The new study revealed it is the deepest colony of animals ever observed. “Hadal trenches, some of the Earth’s least explored and understood environments, have long been proposed to harbour chemosynthesis-based communities. Despite […] The post Deepest-Known Animal Communities Found Almost Six Miles Below Sea Level appeared first on EcoWatch.| EcoWatch
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is home to many species of rare and endangered wildlife, such as mountain gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas and bonobos. But the country has plans to open more than half its land — including 306 million acres of intact tropical forest and vital gorilla habitat — to oil and […] The post Pristine Forest and Endangered Gorilla Habitat at Risk as Half of DRC Opened to Bids for Oil and Gas Drilling: Report appeared first on EcoWatch.| EcoWatch
A beneficial bacterial probiotic is restoring hope for mitigating disease spread in corals off the coast of Florida. In a new study, scientists have investigated the effectiveness of a compound produced by the probiotic strain MCH1-7 for combating the deadly stony coral tissue loss disease. MCH1-7 was first uncovered by scientists from the Smithsonian Marine […] The post Probiotic Found to Slow Disease Spread Among Florida Coral appeared first on EcoWatch.| EcoWatch
The underground fungi networks that help sustain Earth’s ecosystems are in need of urgent conservation action, according to researchers from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN). The scientists found that 90 percent of mycorrhizal fungi biodiversity hotspots were located in unprotected ecosystems, the loss of which could lead to lower carbon emissions […] The post Earth’s Underground Fungi Networks Need Urgent Protection: Study appeared first on EcoWatch.| EcoWatch
By James Phillips - Principal Officer – Species Recovery and Species Re-introductions and Karen Shelley-Jones - Senior Officer – Funding and Grant Scheme Management England’s species charm, intrigue, amaze and inspire us, sparking interest and concern in the natural world. …| naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
Despite the increased focus on creating protected areas to achieve large-scale conservation goals like 30x30, a new assessment reveals that many species across multiple taxa still face widespread and ongoing threats to their survival.Despite growing efforts to expand protected areas under goals like 30x30, a new assessment shows that many species across different taxonomic groups continue to face widespread, ongoing threats to their survival.| Conservation Corridor
