Focus on Biodiversity
COP16: From forests to oceans, nature in a dire state
As the UN's two-week COP16 biodiversity summit kicks off on Monday, here is what you need to know about nature's rapid decline.
Deep ocean marine heatwaves may be under-reported, study says
Marine heatwaves may be 'significantly under-reported,' highlighting an area of warming that has been largely overlooked.
Pressure grows for countries to deliver on promised biodiversity targets at UN conference
Two years after reaching a historic biodiversity agreement, countries will gather next week to determine whether they are making progress on efforts to...
Climate change solutions not always good for biodiversity
Some approaches to tackling global warming can have unintended knock-on consequences for nature and the protection of biodiversity, say scientists urging a more...
Egyptian geese spread wings in France, threatening biodiversity
Egyptian geese settle in eastern France, displacing local ducks and swans.
Brazil state to consult Indigenous people on carbon credits sale
Para will consult Indigenous communities on how they’ll benefit from the sale of carbon offset credits to U.S. firms protecting the Amazon.
Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?
For supporters, biodiversity credits could unlock billions in much-needed funding for nature, but critics fear a repeat of scandals that have dogged other...
Lack of salmon may not be the problem for endangered killer whales, says study
A new study challenges the assumption that dwindling killer whales numbers are due to a lack of salmon.
Record wildfires ravage Peru’s ecosystems and wildlife
A record number of fires tore through Peru over the past few weeks, wreaking havoc across the country's ecosystems.
Indonesia, Malaysia, EU work on guide for smallholders on EU deforestation rules
Indonesia, Malaysia, and the EU will create a practical deforestation guide for smallholders by November.
