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Conservation

Indonesia retiree rewilds world’s largest volcano lake as church demands plantation closures

Wilmar Eliaser Simandjorang, a retired civil servant, is leading rewilding efforts at Lake Toba amid calls from the Batak church to close a major plantation. This matters as pollution and deforestation threaten the lake's ecological health and...

Indonesia falls short in bid to increase its share of southern bluefin tuna catch

Indonesia's request for a larger share of the southern bluefin tuna catch was denied at the CCSBT meeting, maintaining the status quo. This matters as it highlights ongoing inequities in fishery management and Indonesia's compliance issues.

State-NGO collaboration expands protection for Patagonia’s biodiversity hotspot

A new provincial park in Chubut, Argentina, enhances legal protections for a biodiversity hotspot. This initiative is crucial for conservation and sustainable tourism in the region.

20 animal species on the road to recovery: IUCN Red List update

The IUCN Red List update reveals 20 animal species have improved their conservation status, highlighting successful conservation efforts. This matters as it showcases the positive impact of targeted actions on biodiversity.

Bangladesh plans to rehabilitate captive elephants in the wild

Bangladesh is initiating a project to rehabilitate 96 captive elephants into the wild due to their critically endangered status. This move is crucial for conservation efforts and aims to end the trend of captivity for these animals.

Aloyce Mwakisoma, keeper of forest knowledge in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains, has died at 45

Aloyce Mwakisoma, a renowned botanist in Tanzania, died in a bus accident at age 45. His extensive knowledge of forest biodiversity and conservation efforts significantly impacted the Udzungwa Mountains.

An invite to the tapir toilet buffet (cartoon)

Tapirs have been observed using communal latrines, which serve as vital feeding sites for various species. This behavior highlights their importance in seed dispersal and ecosystem health.

IUCN upholds long-tailed macaques’ endangered status after complaint

The IUCN upheld the endangered status of long-tailed macaques despite U.S. biomedical lobby challenges, highlighting ongoing illegal trade and conservation concerns.

In Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands, youths blend ancestral and world faiths to protect forests

In Indonesia's Mentawai Islands, Indigenous youths are merging ancestral beliefs with Islam and Christianity to manage forests sustainably. This matters as it highlights the cultural resilience and ecological importance of traditional practices...

Losing Nemo: In the Red Sea, clownfish vanish as anemones bleach

A marine heat wave in the Red Sea led to the bleaching of all monitored anemones and the near-total disappearance of clownfish. This event highlights the vulnerability of even heat-adapted marine life to climate change.

Protecting Earth’s oldest data system: the case for biodiversity

Razan Al Mubarak emphasizes that biodiversity is Earth's original information network, crucial for survival solutions. Its preservation is vital for future medical and technological advancements.

Tanzanian conservationists mourn death of plant expert Aloyce Mwakisoma

Aloyce Mwakisoma, a prominent plant expert in Tanzania, was killed by a bus on October 6. His death is significant as he contributed greatly to biodiversity conservation and forest restoration efforts.