Pangolins: While some Malawians champion breeding, experts demur
Conservation scientists say captive breeding would be unfeasible and do more harm than good to wild pangolin populations The post Pangolins: While some Malawians champion breeding, experts demur...
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Wind power grows in Ecuador, but may pose risks for Andean condors
Watching the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) fly is a unique spectacle. One of the largest birds in the world, the majestic animal can reach weights of up to 15 kilograms and have a wingspan of over 3...
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Deforestation soars in Bolivia: Can its beef be more sustainable?
Sitting in the shade, Heinz Teetzen bites into a fresh watermelon to beat the heat. It is a weekend in late September and, unusually for the beginning of spring, thermometers are climbing as high as...
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Lula’s first year sees mixed results on climate and environment
On 1 December, Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva posed with around 130 other world leaders for the official photo of the UN’s COP28 climate conference in Dubai. With Brazil set to host...
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Debt-for-nature swaps: a solution to crisis in Latin America?
Debt and the climate crisis are suffocating Latin America, trapping it in a vicious cycle that is difficult to escape. According to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC),...
View ArticleEnvironmental DNA could unlock biodiversity conservation in the Himalayas
Researchers in the Himalayas are increasingly turning to environmental DNA, or eDNA – genetic material left behind by organisms in air, soil and water – to strengthen efforts to protect biodiversity...
View ArticleCan Nepal’s new wildlife rules balance development and conservation?
On January 4, 2024, the Nepal government approved a change to the law to allow the construction of large infrastructure projects – like hydropower dams, hotels, and tourist resorts – inside national...
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Little progress in saving Kashmir’s endangered hangul deer
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir lies Dachigam National Park. Three decades ago, Ghulam Ahmad Bhat became the forest guard here – a role previously held by his father. His patrols...
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Van Gujjars help conserve forests, but are deprived of rights
“Remove Van Gujjars from the forests … and all the animals will die of thirst,” says Mohammad Safi, a community leader. “Van Gujjars create suuta [small ponds] from natural springs,” providing much...
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Saving whales, one rope at a time
In 2004, a humpback whale was spotted entangled in fishing gear in Banderas Bay, a small bight on the Pacific Coast of Mexico in which the resort town of Puerto Vallarta nestles. This area is home for...
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