A groundbreaking documentary sheds light on the urgent need to make ecocide a crime and protect indigenous territories in the Brazilian Amazon.
… Protecting the 'heart of the earth' from … the urgent need to make ecocide a crime and protect indigenous territories in the … several decades of international efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest and indigenous …
Countries fail to deliver greater protection for the Antarctic despite threats of record low sea-ice and bird flu.
… Penguin protection paused Ruby Harbour | 16th November … Penguins Countries fail to deliver greater protection for the Antarctic despite threats … marine life have failed to deliver increased protection at a meeting in Hobart, despite the …
This week saw international delegates debate an extremely restrictive Global Plastics Treaty text that failed to set out legally binding targets and timeframes on plastic production and reduction.
… Zero ambition to protect health Ruby Harbour | 24th November … been accused of showing "zero ambition" to protect health in the pivotal Global Plastics … push for a mandate on plastic production to protect SIDs from the effects of plastic …
Three decades of radical roots conservationism culminates in a sensational summit.
… Jean Wiener created Haiti’s first six marine protected areas. Accountable His goal is to … he brought to their attention, “If you protect the mangroves, you too will be protected.” Eventually, Wiener achieved …
The UK's controversial pesticide policies have resulted in 36 toxic chemicals banned in the EU being allowed by the government post-Brexit.
… two to five years compared to EU nations. Protect Nick Mole, policy officer at PAN UK, … now is the time to be taking steps to protect nature. Instead, the government is … for our human health and environmental protections, but also for the future of UK …
The energy industry is making record profits - but workers on offshore wind farms are being paid pennies and cannot afford to heat their own homes.
… energy and stronger public services. Protections Our Power gathers together … for us.” Surveyed workers want fair pay and protections across the sector, arguing that we … industry. This research shows: Whistleblowing protections do not apply to self-employed …
Uplift and Greenpeace UK mounting legal challenges to stop development of Rosebank, the UK’s largest untapped North Sea oilfield.
… achieve a safe climate, and it would damage a protected area of the North Sea and the … other oil producing countries, is failing to protect our world from dangerous climate … Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt, which is a Marine Protected Area. Laura Tainsh, head of …
To protect nature, we must first be able to appreciate it.
… Editor’s Picks 8756456699_bf4fabc814_c.jpg To protect nature, we must first be able to … Cognitive Ultimately, if we want to learn to protect our natural habitat, we must first … physical and mental health, and helps us to protect the natural world around us. Given the …
The first ever ‘summit of the future’ will be staged by the United Nations next year. It might be our last chance.
… or even geological time spans. How can we protect the future from the unprecedented … good, but in reality we see little effort to protect future generations from the onslaught … dignity to the excluded, and at the same time protecting nature ." In one way or another all …
Big Oil going carbon neutral? Here is how carbon offsets impact local and indigenous communities.
… the areas were already guaranteed legal protective status prior to the establishment … are located around National Parks that have protected status. In Luangwa, the main drivers … removed from the land to make way for the protected area, and instead of removing some …
A proposed quarry in Kent could destroy even more ancient woodland sites than HS2 and Lower Thames Crossing combined, says the Woodland Trust.
… Ancient Woodland The Woodland Trust Woodland Protection National Planning Policy Framework … lost. The site is likely home to a number of protected species, including rare bats, birds … In 2018, the government strengthened protection for ancient woodlands through its …
The Ukrainian environment minister told delegates at COP15 about the widespread damage to nature caused by Russia’s war.
… Ukraine has already affected 20 per cent of protected areas, according to the government. … the Emerald Network - part of Europe’s nature protection network - are at risk. More than … The Ukrainian army has liberated several protected areas from Russian occupation, …
Rampant fires have engulfed the Pantanal in Brazil, devastating endangered species and indigenous communities.
… precious ecosystems beyond forests, to protect wetlands like the Pantanal. “Already, … Pantanal, with less than 5% of its area under protection, stands out as one of the biomes … The majority of the Pantanal remains without protection, designated as private lands, and …
Ecuador's successful referendum should protect vital biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest.
… Ecuador's successful referendum should protect vital biodiversity in the Amazon … trees. ” They pointed out that Yasuní also protects a considerable number of threatened … annual oil production. It will also help protect two uncontacted tribes in the region - …
Active travel activists should take the lead of climate activists and adopt direct action tactics to win their demands.
… as cycling activists often say, “paint is not protection”. Transport tactics for transport … update a few days later declaring that fully protected bike lanes will be installed on … group Stop Killing Cyclists argue for protected space for cyclists at junctions, by …
How is Kew Gardens planting trees in order to protect British species in a changing climate?
… How is Kew Gardens planting trees in order to protect British species in a changing climate? … appropriate to these trees in order to protect the English heritage landscape. We are … from different climate zones in order to protect the species in the south-east of …
Migrants fleeing climate catastrophe should be welcomed - with the money for walls and weapons invested in our essential services instead.
… euros, is inadequate to provide even basic protection and amenities. This raises a … emergency services, to long-term programmes protecting livelihoods and restoring … that has much to gain from the status quo. Protected One need only look at the UK …
We need a new internationally recognised crime aimed at preventing and punishing the most serious harms against nature.
… none of the previous targets for biodiversity protection were fully met . Clearly, we need … of consciousness: a change that enhances the protection of the environment and supports a … an economy within Planetary Boundaries and protecting human rights . Establishing an …
African civil society organisations’ (CSO) efforts to slow the loss of nature and tackle climate change are key - we need to shift power and decision-making towards local authority and leadership.
… for generations. Global climate and nature protection targets, including the 30x30 goal to protect 30 per cent of the planet’s land and …
Long-tailed macaques are the most heavily exploited mammals on Earth among species protected in global trade.
… exploited mammals on Earth among species protected in global trade. There are worrying … exploited mammals on Earth among species protected in global trade, in terms of sales …
Industry and government are using oil and gas workers as a ‘political football’, campaigners say.
… like a political football, talking about protecting jobs when it suits them and laying … and gas developments lays the foundations for protecting jobs, communities and the climate. …
By seeking refuge in remote and awe-inspiring parts of the natural world, could we inadvertently be harming the very landscapes that we love?
… to understand it better for the purpose of protecting these places from “other, less … had enough experience of Nature to act to protect it through a managed retreat, and not … environment. Through inayan, communal forest protection occurs, and natural resource use …
We cannot keep funding climate catastrophe - end fossil fuel subsidies now.
… disasters occur in developing countries. Protection It is clear the system is broken. … that allowed for more spending on social protection and measures to benefit the most …
Damage caused by deep-seabed mining would be extensive and irreversible, says new report.
… in the basic functioning of our planet and protecting its delicate ecosystem is, … are comprehensively understood andeffective protection can be ensured. “The research … alongside many other organisations working to protect the future of our planet - urge the …