Focus on Biodiversity
African countries eye world’s first joint ‘debt-for-nature’ swap
At least five African nations are planning a joint $2B debt-for-nature swap to protect a vital Indian Ocean ecosystem.
Antarctic krill store as much carbon as the world’s mangroves, salt marshes and seagrass beds
Krill store 20 million tonnes of carbon in the deep ocean each year, making them crucial for carbon sequestration and ecosystems.
Amazon forest loses area the size of Germany and France, fueling fires
The Amazon has lost 12.5% of its plant cover, fueling droughts and wildfires, releasing vast carbon emissions globally.
World’s oceans near critical acidification level: report
The world's oceans are close to becoming too acidic to properly sustain marine life or help stabilise the climate, a new report says.
Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters to decide on plan to bolster country’s fragile biodiversity
A picturesque scene in Switzerland
Environmental protesters block French cruise liner port
Activists in canoe stop port entry in protest over cruise ship pollution as well as wildlife impact and working conditions on board.
Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail
Environmental campaigning activist released just ahead of Vietnamese leader's trip to the United Nations General Assembly.
‘Who pays?’ asks Brazil Greenpeace protest on climate impact in the Amazon
Greenpeace protests in Amazon as severe drought exposes rivers, highlights climate change impacts on local communities.
Climate Asset Management has raised more than $1bn, CEO says
Climate Asset Management has raised more than $1 billion to invest in natural capital projects such as regenerative agriculture.
Seabed mining will cause ‘irreversible harm’ to wildlife – Greenpeace
Campaigners call on Norway to abandon plans for seabed mining of critical minerals after releasing report on ocean biodiversity.
