Tag Biodiversity

Former Official Fights to Save Indonesia’s Sacred Lake Toba

High in the mountains of Sumatra, retired district leader Wilmar Eliaser Simandjorang stands overlooking Lake Toba—a massive volcanic crater lake that holds deep spiritual significance for the Batak people. What he sees below breaks his heart: once-pristine waters now clouded…

Tropical Forests Need Redesign, Not Just Protection for COP30

As world leaders prepare for COP30 climate talks, where tropical forests will take center stage, experts are calling for a fundamental shift from simply fighting deforestation to actively redesigning forest protection systems. Last year alone, fires destroyed over three million…

Britain Ranks Near Bottom in Global Nature Connection Study

A groundbreaking international study has revealed a concerning disconnect between people and nature across developed nations, with Britain ranking among the world’s least “nature-connected” countries. The comprehensive research, which surveyed 57,000 people across 61 nations, placed Britain at a disappointing…

Italy Maps Coastline to Restore Vanishing Seagrass Meadows

Marine life is making a remarkable comeback in the protected waters off Naples, where decades of conservation efforts have allowed vital seagrass meadows to flourish once again. Schools of bream and wrasses now populate the Gaiola Submerged Park Marine Protected…

Six New Bat Species Discovered in Threatened Philippine Forests

Scientists have discovered six new species of tube-nosed bats in the Philippines, adding to the remarkable biodiversity of the island nation’s endangered forests. Named for their distinctive protruding nostrils, these tiny insect-eating mammals weigh just 4-14 grams—roughly the weight of…

Mauritius Faces Coral Crisis as 80% of Reefs Bleach in Marine Heatwave

The vibrant coral reefs surrounding Mauritius—once resembling underwater fireworks in brilliant reds, blues, greens, and purples—are now fighting for survival. This March, devastating ocean heat waves bleached 80% of the island nation’s corals, according to Pierre Edgard Daniel Marie, director…

Rich Neighborhoods Harbor More Wildlife—At a Cost to Environmenta…

A groundbreaking discovery in urban ecology reveals a troubling pattern: wealthy neighborhoods consistently support greater biodiversity than low-income areas, creating what researchers call the “luxury effect.” This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for both human health and environmental equity in cities…