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UN begs people to become one with nature for World Wildlife Day 2020

Although some animal species have worked out how to thrive in manmade environments, many more are struggling.

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Fashion brand rallies to protect nature on World Wildlife Day

Pangaia - which means all inclusive of Mother Earth - is determined to protect animals.

Italy

Sardinia to impose entrance fee on prized beach to tackle overcrowding

This summer, visitors keen to experience the turquoise water and white sand of Pelosa Beach will have to pay €3.50 and wear a biodegradable bracelet.

Green News

What is environmental crime and should you report it?

The new tool that is poised to change the way eco crime is dealt with around the world.

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WATCH | Shrinking pelican breeding grounds restored after BP oil spill

Providing crucial nesting sites for the seabirds, this island is being restored to its former glory.

Living

These heartbreaking images highlight the problem with ocean plastic

The pictures show sealife under threat from becoming tangled in netting.

No Comment

Scientists find tortoise genetically linked to extinct species

She is thought to be linked to Lonesome George, who died in 2012 and was the last known tortoise of the Pinta Island (Chelonoidis abingdonii) species.

Living

What can magic mushrooms teach us about preserving nature?

This trippy new London exhibit will spark your fungal fascination.

Green News

WATCH | Government puts nature centre stage in the Seychelles

High-end tourism helped pull Seychelles from the brink of financial ruin after the 2008 economic crisis.

Palau

Watch: Palau becomes first nation to ban 'toxic' sunscreen

The island nation has become the first place in the world to ban sunscreen that is toxic to coral reefs. On 1 January the island also became a marine sanctuary, closing 80% of its waters to fishing.

Green News

AI from Google is helping identify animals deep in the rainforest

The technology could help scientists sort through millions of images of elusive endangered species.

Green News

Flying pigs? Not quite, meet Malawi’s flying Rhinos

The story of 17 black rhinos in search of a new, protected home.

Living

The young artist turning Rome’s trees into astonishing sculptures

Andrea Gandini is saving dead and decaying trees in Rome by making them into works of art.

Tanzania

Watch: Bee-keeping scheme transforms landscapes and women's lives

This bee-keeping initiative inTanzania is giving 1,200 Maasai women financial independence, while turning them into conservationists of the land they live on.

Green News

5 incredible eco-resorts helping to save endangered animals

These hotels and resorts are taking animal conservation into their own hands whilst giving guests incredible, close-up experiences with wildlife.

World

Europe's ocean conservation effort not enough despite good intention

Only a fraction of the marine areas meant to be protected by the European Union are being properly conserved at present, according to a new report. The research - by the World Wide Fund for Nature and Sky Ocean Rescue - says less than 2% of the EU's waters are being properly managed

Switzerland

Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos

Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos

Switzerland

Wildlife conference adopts news protections for Mako sharks

Mako sharks are known as cheetah of the ocean for their speed

Switzerland

All but 15 of the world's 195 countries attend endangered wildlife conference

The World Wildlife Conference on Trade in Endangered Species, known as CITES, takes place every three years.

United Kingdom

Watch: Woman set for epic trip following migration of imperiled osprey

The woman dubbed a "human swan" after embarking on a mammoth paramotor flight to follow the bird's migration route is taking off again.