World Wildlife Conference – New protections from international trade
The 19th World Wildlife Conference concluded last week in Panama, with some groundbreaking decisions for helping prevent the exploitation of
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Author: Victoria Steckhan
Livestock and predators in Europe
By Vlado Vancura Challenge to maintain population of herbivores in Europe Europe has faced a challenging situation with overgrazing for several centuries. The result is a development of over-population of
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COP27 – Week 2 roundup
Talks at the UN annual climate summit in Egypt have wrapped up, with negotiations running into the weekend. Some progress
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Did you know about this extremely rare European mammal?
From black rhinos in southern Africa to orang-utans in southeast Asia, rare mammals have become iconic symbols for wildlife conservation.
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COP27 – Week 1 roundup
Week 1 of COP27 in Sharm El Sheik has come to a close; here are the main takeaways so far.
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Instagram – opportunity or threat to conservation?
Using social media can sometimes seem like shutting yourself off from the outside world. But what if it could have
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What can we expect from COP27?
The 7th annual United Nations meeting on climate (COP27) will be taking place from November 6th to 18th in Sharm
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Fântâna Banului Lake has completely dried up
Written by Calin Dejeu One of the worst ecocides in Romania is the destruction of the Danube Floodplain. Hundreds of
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Register for online livestock protection conference in Bavaria
Note: Due to water damage at the facilities, this event has been moved online The discussion around livestock protection is
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Legal action against German government over air pollution
On World Environmental Health Day, a group of residents have sued the German government for failing to protect their health.
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The man who stood up for the wolf in Spain
Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente (often referred to simply as Félix) was the David Attenborough of Spain. Between 1971 and
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The Air We Share: International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
September 7th is the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies! This year’s theme is The Air We Share,
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How climate change threatens bats
Bats are beautiful and unique creatures found all around the globe, but they often get a bad name. They are
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EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy – is it forward-thinking enough?
The EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy is the European Union’s plan of action for conservation this decade. However, given rapid environmental
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International Wolf Day: Growing population in the Alps
Happy International Wolf Day! Since their natural return to the Alps in the 1990s, wolf populations have grown exponentially. Swiss
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The vulture/livestock farmer conflict in Catalonia
The line between natural and human landscapes is becoming more blurred in Europe. As a result, we can expect people
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How eco-efficient are European countries?
The carbon emissions caused by our high energy consumption aren’t only harmful to ecosystems, but also impact human societies on
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Birds take dark detours during migrations
May 14th is World Migratory Bird Day, and this year’s theme will focus on light pollution. Migratory birds have evolved
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New species of world’s largest amphibian discovered
Chinese giant salamanders (Andrias sp.) are extraordinary creatures which are sadly at risk of extinction. However, the recent discovery of
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The disappearance of Earth’s 4th largest lake
Drying lakes are a growing problem thanks to climate change, but nothing can compare to the fate of the Aral
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