A groundbreaking documentary sheds light on the urgent need to make ecocide a crime and protect indigenous territories in the Brazilian Amazon.
… of Brazil's Laje river to 'maintain its natural flow,' 'nourish,' and 'be nourished' - … of Nature laws grants legal standing to natural entities. This allows landscapes such …
Wildlife campaigners welcome new legislation and call for a 'sensible' beaver re-introduction to British waterways.
… come into force in the autumn. In parallel, Natural England is developing guidance on the … a critical part of addressing the climate and natural crises" he continued. Wetlands … have been allowed to remain and spread naturally in the River Otter catchment, Devon …
Breaking free from colonial approaches to ecology is the first step towards creating a regenerative economic system.
… no separation between humankind and the natural world. Wisdom It’s hard to pinpoint … between the western human psyche and the natural world occurred, but it is thought to … Narratives Without an understanding of the natural world, how can we expect politicians, …
Polish activists have this week chained themselves up to machines used to cut a 9000-year-old forest in a bid to stop the destruction of trees for what is clearly commercial gain. NICK MEYNEN reports
… reports Bialowieza Forest is Poland's only natural UNESCO world heritage site - a Natura … now threatened by irreversible degradation of natural habitats. In the new 10-year plan, the … that the spruce bark beetle outbreak is a natural process that occurs in periods of 8-10 …
The UK’s most valuable import from Brazil – gold – is fuelling deforestation in the Amazon, new footage reveals.
The true cost of gold Yasmin Dahnoun | 19th July 2022 | News WWF-UK Conservation c_chris_j_ratcliffe_wwf-uk_4.jpg The UK’s most valuable import from Brazil – gold – is fuelling deforestation in the …
Yasmin Dahnoun spends a day birdwatching in London with The Urban Birder, David Lindo. She discovered the extent of HS2 (high speed railway) damage inflicted on urban wildlife sanctuaries.
… how it all began. “I’ve been interested in natural history since I was very young. But I … live an average of four years, even though naturally they could live up to 22 years if …
Structurally unique freshwater mangrove forests have been discovered in Brasil's Amazon Delta for the very first time.
… of field explorations of the Earth’s natural habitats, as existing satellite … for a diverse array of organisms. They are a natural laboratory for how we understand …
This year's prestigious Leontief Prize for economics has been awarded to Professors James Boyce and Joan Martinez-Alier for their ground-breaking theoretical and applied work integrating ecological, developmental, and justice-oriented approaches into the field of economics. They are worthy winners, says NICK MEYNEN
More than 200 experts use Europe Day to call for systemic changes to deal with the climate crisis, species extinction and inequality
… Pichler, senior researcher, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna … Dr Panos Petridis, Researcher, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), … Poland Łukasz Berlik, independent researcher, Natural Society of Opole Voivodeship, Poland …
Scientists are calling for urgent global action to address the escalating issue of marine plastic pollution, as a recent study identified deadly ocean hotspots.
Rare large blue butterflies return to the UK in flourishing numbers on restored grasslands.
… Wildlife Trusts, J & F Clark Trust, Natural England and Oxford University. The … the Royal Entomological Society and funded by Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme - …
Reporting from The 5th International Degrowth Conference in Budapest - which continues today and tomorrow - NICK MEYNEN explores the new narrative of ‘sufficiency' being discussed and and asks will it catch on before it's too late?
… physically impossible according to hard core natural science? Many of the scientists here …
Ecuador's successful referendum should protect vital biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest.
Ecuador: the fight has just begun Yasmin Dahnoun | 30th August 2023 | News Ecuador Yasuní National Park Amazon Rainforest Ecologist Writers' Fund Biodiversity Editor’s Picks …
The ongoing court battle between a Peruvian farmer and a German energy giant sits on thin ice.
The Peruvian farmer taking on an energy giant Yasmin Dahnoun | 30th September 2022 | News Energy saul_by_lake_palcacocha.jpg The ongoing court battle between a Peruvian farmer and a German energy …
There are 48 mapped struggles against the fossil fuel industry in India And whilst families run from justice for trying to protect their lands, it's the coal mining companies and police chiefs that should be brought to justice writes NICK MEYNEN
… people compete for space and access to natural resources that can give them a chance …
Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first black vice president, brings hope for the country's marginalised communities.
Hope for Colombia? Yasmin Dahnoun | 15th September 2022 | Comment Economics francia-portrait-750x500.jpg Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first black vice president, brings hope for the country's …