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Amid systemic corruption, Amazon countries struggle to fight environmental crime

Amazon countries are struggling to combat environmental crime due to systemic judicial corruption, which undermines legal reforms. This matters as it exacerbates environmental degradation and hinders accountability.

Scientists map Italy’s entire coast to guide seagrass and marine recovery

Italy has initiated a comprehensive mapping of its coastline to protect and restore Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows, crucial for marine biodiversity and carbon sequestration. This effort is vital for reversing ecological damage and achieving...

Nigeria passes tough new wildlife law; enforcement doubts remain

Nigeria's Parliament passed a new wildlife law to combat illegal trafficking, imposing severe penalties. This legislation is crucial for conservation efforts but faces skepticism regarding enforcement capabilities.

Belize’s blue reputation vs. reef reality: Marine conservation wins, and what’s missing (commentary)

Belize has made strides in marine conservation, including a blue bond for funding, but significant challenges remain in fishery management and ecosystem health. This matters as Belize's reputation as a leader in reef conservation is at stake.

A fisheries observer disappeared at sea. His family still waits for answers

Samuel Abayateye, a fisheries observer from Ghana, disappeared in 2023 while monitoring tuna catches. His case highlights the dangers faced by observers and the lack of protection they receive.

In search of a real wild date (cartoon)

The Afro-Asian wildcat is threatened by hybridization with domestic cats and habitat loss. This matters as it complicates conservation efforts for this species.

Heading into COP, Brazil’s Amazon deforestation rate is falling. What about fires?

Brazil's Amazon deforestation rate fell 11% in the year ending July 2025, indicating a reversal of previous trends. This matters as it reflects the impact of new policies under President Lula da Silva amidst ongoing threats from fires and climate...

First documented case of plant smelling like an ant to attract pollinators

Scientists documented a plant that mimics the smell of injured ants to attract pollinators, revealing new insights into floral deception. This discovery matters as it expands our understanding of plant-pollinator interactions and evolutionary...

Norway’s proposal to double krill harvests raises tension at Antarctic conservation summit

Norway proposed nearly doubling the krill catch limit in the Southern Ocean, raising tensions at the CCAMLR summit. This matters as krill is vital for Antarctic wildlife and sustainability efforts.

Senegal’s great green wall progress falters amid unfulfilled pledges: Study

Senegal's Great Green Wall initiative has made social and economic strides but has fallen short ecologically due to unfulfilled funding pledges. This matters as it highlights the gap between international commitments and local implementation in...

On first International Day of the Deep Seabed, we seek stewardship and consensus (commentary)

The inaugural International Day of the Deep Seabed on Nov. 1, 2025, emphasizes the need for global consensus on managing deep seabed resources, crucial for biodiversity and humanity's future.

Mauritius rethinks coral restoration as reefs suffer from another mass bleaching

Mauritius reevaluates its coral restoration approach after 80% of its corals bleached due to climate change, highlighting the urgent need for effective conservation methods.