Natural resources
Alaska, along with other states around the nation, is working on a 10-year plan to guide conservation of vulnerable wildlife populations. The draft 2025 Alaska Wildlife Action Plan identifies species of greatest conservation need, including the Alaska hare, gray-headed chickadee, and numerous other bird, fish, and terrestrial mammal species. However,
Natural resources
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has conducted extensive assessments of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Wales, revealing which habitats and species are thriving and which areas require improvement. The study, funded by the Welsh Government, encompasses 37% of the Welsh Marine Protected Area network, examining 85 designated features across 17 special
Natural resources
A recent review by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has identified the need for more action to protect marine ecosystems in Wales. The assessment, which covered 85 features across 17 marine special areas of conservation (SACs) and special protected areas (SPAs), found that biodiversity, habitats, and water quality need to be
Climate change
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has recognized individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions to environmental protection, tree plantation, and wildlife conservation. The award ceremony, held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka, marked World Environment Day 2025 and the Environment Fair and Tree Fair 2025.
Natural resources
A new river project is set to begin construction in the River Usk, with the aim of protecting endangered wildlife and improving biodiversity. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) will start building a new fish passage at Brecon Weir, designed to support the migration of young salmon. The project is part of
Climate change
Researchers have successfully generated a high-quality reference genome for the Ural Owl (Strix uralensis), a species of conservation concern. This genome assembly, one of the best available for birds, will contribute significantly to ongoing conservation efforts and comparative genomics research. The study reveals an exceptionally high repeat content in the
Climate change
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has sparked controversy after an email sent to employees warned that those absent from the International Yoga Day event on June 21 may have their salaries withheld until a valid explanation is submitted and verified. The email, sent on Monday morning, stated that despite
Natural resources
The Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has allocated 48.3 billion Tanzanian shillings ($6.3 billion USD) for the 2025/2026 financial year to combat the growing challenge of wildlife invasions in human settlements. Deputy Minister Dunstan Kitandula announced the allocation during the ministry's budget debate
Natural resources
A recent study has shed light on the vulnerability of community conservancies in Kenya to global disruptions, as exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse have conducted a historical review of conservation practices in Kenya, tracing the trajectory from colonial resource dispossession to modern community
Natural resources
Federal and state programs, along with conservation biology, are emerging as essential solutions to protect wildlife in the United States. The Endangered Species Act (ESA), established in 1973, has designated critical habitats for threatened and endangered species. However, recent court cases have led to changes in the definition of "
Natural resources
A recent meeting on June 16 focused on the situation in four Thai border provinces, where officials reported a significant number of forest-related cases, including illegal logging, encroachment, and wildlife offences. The meeting also highlighted operational challenges, such as landmines, armed patrols, and the presence of natural border crossings, which
Natural resources
In a bold initiative, SM Supermalls and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) collaborated to launch the "Save from Extinction" campaign, aiming to protect the Philippines' six endangered species. The campaign, held at the Mall of Asia in May, seeks to raise awareness and generate
