The Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme for Resilient and Prosperous SIDS
The UNDP and GEF launched the Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme to help SIDS face their unique environmental challenges.... Read more
SDGs Goal 15
IUCN’s Assessment for Mangrove Ecosystem Degradation
In the first global assessment, the IUCN explored the risk of mangrove ecosystem degradation using the Red List of Ecosystems standard.... Read more
Melting Permafrost Is Causing River Degradation and More
The melting permafrost in the Arctic poses a serious threat to the health of rivers, global temperature, and more.... Read more
Biodiversity Loss Linked with the Rise of Infectious Diseases
Biodiversity and public health are much discussed apart, but they are actually linked. How are biodiversity and human diseases connected?... Read more
Enhancing Urban Mental Health Through Increased Biological Diversity
A study highlights the positive role of biological diversity in improving the mental health of urban residents. ... Read more
Between the Lines: Climate Change, Development, and Citizen Science in Vietnam
Citizen science serves as a vital tool in democratizing science and advancing the aim of ensuring the equitable access to scientific data and information.... Read more
Training Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to be Citizen Scientists
Involving IPLCs as citizen scientists means combining their specialized knowledge and wisdom with modern science and technology.... Read more
FAO Shares Recommendation for Wildlife-Human Interaction in the Asia-Pacific
Through its recent publication, FAO emphasizes the importance of preserving the balance of the wildlife-human nexus.... Read more
The Yurok Tribe in California Enters Partnership to Manage Ancestral Land ‘O Rew
In California, the restoration of ‘O Rew is on track to hand the ancestral land back to its original steward, the Yurok Tribe. ... Read more
Local Women Produce Alternative Charcoal to Minimize Deforestation in Uganda
To help halt deforestation in Uganda, local women began making alternative charcoal briquettes out of food scraps. ... Read more