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The race to 30x30: How far behind are we on ocean protection?
A slew of commitments have been made at the UN Ocean Conference this week, with many governments using the opportunity to unveil new MPAs on the international stage.
Guterres urges countries to join ocean pact before point of no return
Following 18 new ratifications on Monday, UN chief Guterres said on Tuesday the High Seas Treaty is "within sight" of taking effect. He warned of a 'hard battle' against 'greed', which denies science to oppose the pact.
Brazil and France launch push to put oceans at heart of climate plans
Brazil explicitly included ocean-based actions for the first time in its most recently submitted national climate plan.
Watch: The Argentinian team planting hope in the mountains
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Juan Pablo Moreno is restoring the Great Mountains of Córdoba through the reforestation project Bosques de Agua.
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What is the UN Ocean Conference and why does it matter?
More than 10,000 people will gather in France for largest ocean conference ever.
EU faces new legal action over bottom trawling in protected areas
It is the latest in a stream of litigation from all corners of the EU over bottom trawling in protected zones.
Millions of seahorses vanish into the illegal wildlife trade each year
Seahorses are being trafficked on a massive scale as part of the €20 billion illegal wildlife trade.
High Seas Treaty gets major boost from EU and 6 member states
The High Seas Treaty has the potential to bring about a significant shift in global ocean conservation efforts.
Lack of endangered whale babies raises alarm among scientists
Experts say North Atlantic right whales need to have 50 calves per season to start recovering. This year they produced just 11.
One of Earth’s rarest trees threatened by climate change and goats
Known for their mushroom-shaped canopies and the blood-red sap that courses through their wood, the trees once stood in great numbers.
Hearing whale songs can inspire tourists to help protect oceans
Feelings of awe inspired tourists to improve recycling habits, reduce waste production, and support ocean conservation initiatives.
'Lost' gecko species rediscovered after more than 30 years
Since it was identified in 1991, mystery surrounded this elusive little lizard for more than three decades.
Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year
South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals.
Inside South Africa’s burgeoning illegal leopard trade
On International Leopard Day, FOUR PAWS warns how leopards are threatened by their commercialisation.
Hawaii to hike hotel tax for travellers to pay for climate action
The state's governor has long said the 10 million visitors who come to Hawaii each year should help the state's 1.4 million residents protect the environment.
No plots, just puffins: These animal livestreams are oddly addictive
From seasonal puffin shows to bear sanctuaries, wildlife streams remind viewers of the importance of conservation.