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Dolphin conservation and fishermen's livelihoods in the Bay of Biscay: A difficult balance

The Bay of Biscay, stretching from the tip of Brittany, in western France, to the north of Spain, is a major fishing zone in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s also home to around 200,000 dolphins.

Nature

11 fascinating flora and fauna found in the UK’s rainforests

The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity is fighting to make sure the rainforests across the country are preserved for the good of the planet.

The Road To Green

Invasive alien species: Can Europe win the battle?

In partnership with The European Commission

Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately. Approximately one in ten is considered invasive.

The Road To Green

Is it too late to stop Asian hornets in Europe? 8 questions answered

In partnership with The European Commission

Asian hornets are invading more European countries, spreading fear among beekeepers as they wipe out honeybee populations. How can we fight back?

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EU Decoded

EU DECODED: How and why is EU downgrading protection status of wolves?

In this episode we ask why the EU is determined to reduce the protected status of wolves, a species almost extinct in this part of the world about a century ago.

The Road To Green

Silencing the guns, not the birds: the EU and Colombia on a mission to make 'Peace with nature'

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of The Road to Green, we travel to Colombia, host of the COP16 conference on biodiversity and Europe's partner in efforts to bring about peace and restore nature.

The Road To Green

‘Guardians of Nature’: Indigenous peoples, key players in protecting biodiversity

In partnership with The European Commission

At the COP16 conference in Cali, there was a vote in favour of strengthening the status of Indigenous and local communities in future United Nations negotiations about biodiversity. This is why the European Commission lent its support to this initiative.

Meet The Locals

Meet the forest guide safeguarding Azerbaijan’s vibrant wildlife

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Babakan Rahmanov, a dedicated forest guide in Hirkan National Park, preserving Azerbaijan’s wilderness and protecting endangered species like leopards for future generations.

Explore

Exotic birds and sinkholes: Southern Türkiye is full of wonders

In partnership with GoTürkiye

The Turkish region of Mersin is a key stop for migrating birds and is one of Anatolia’s major faith centres.

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WATCH: Pesto the giant penguin steals hearts at Melbourne Aquarium

Pesto, a massive king penguin chick at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, has become a social media sensation.

Balkan Trip

Serbia's Uvac Canyon and Pešter Plateau nature and cuisine

In partnership with Arena Channels Group

In this episode of Balkan Trip we discover Serbia's hidden gems as we travel through the Uvac Canyon and the Pešter Plateau.

Qatar 365

Making a splash: Qatar’s waterpark, whale sharks and the art of dhow making

In partnership with Media City

Take a look at how the element of water continues to shape Qatari society through tourism, marine conservation and shipbuilding.

Water Matters

Natural solution: why nature is our best water manager

In partnership with the European Commission

Climate change, pollution, and ever-growing demand are putting a huge strain on our water resources. But could the natural world help us? In this Crash Course, we explore how Nature-based solutions (NBS) are increasingly being used to tackle floods, droughts, and water scarcity.

Explore

Wildlife escapades: A day trip from Baku to Shirvan National Park

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Goitered gazelles almost disappeared from the Caucasus region in the 1960s. Today, they’re flourishing at Shirvan National Park in Azerbaijan. We take a closer look on a day trip from Baku.

Water Matters

‘Everyone’s Mar Menor’- lagoon with legal personhood tackles pollution

In partnership with the European Commission

From a crusade to save a dying lagoon by securing it the legal rights of a person, to building tree houses to lure back the bat population, environmental activists in Spain are doing what it takes to protect their local waterways from pollution and loss of biodiversity.

No Comment

Bear caught hiding up tree in Salt Lake City, US

A grizzly ventured from the mountains into a densely populated area of Salt Lake City, where authorities found it hiding up a tree.

The Dialogue

Azzam Al Mannai, the photographer connecting people to nature

In partnership with Media City

How do we reconnect ourselves with the essence of nature? How do we celebrate its beauty in our daily life? These are the key messages behind the work of the Qatari photographer Azzam Al Mannai. His magnificent pictures of whale sharks and wildlife are renowned around the world.

Ocean

Could changing our perception of sharks help save Europe's oceans?

In partnership with the European Commission

Sharks in Europe's seas are silently struggling to survive. We meet the researchers and volunteers working to change perspectives and protect marine life.

Ocean

European sharks 'in danger and not dangerous,' warns marine expert

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to renowned marine journalist and author, Eleonora de Sabata, about how the LIFE European Sharks project is trying to conserve Europe's endangered sharks.

Focus

How are cats helping boost tourism in Japan’s Tohoku region?

In partnership with The Government of Japan

The huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 devastated Japan’s Tohoku region but a national park full of cats and deer is playing a major role in the area’s recovery.