Environmental Protection
Landmark High Seas Treaty set to protect marine ecosystems
The High Seas Treaty will ensure 30% of the world’s oceans are protected areas and more funding supports marine conservation.
Ireland has lost almost all of its native forests. Here’s how to bring them back
Across Europe, nations average around 35% forest cover but in Ireland the figure is just 11%, one of the lowest.
Woodland ants play a key role in helping forests regenerate
Photo: Pixabay/SandeepHanda Ants scampering around in woodlands remain largely invisible to the casual observer, yet that does not mean their actions on the forest floor truly go unnoticed. They are manifested in a dazzling array of wildflowers in spring with
How blockchain technology can make fishing more sustainable
Studies show one-fifth of all wild-caught fish are caught illegally and 90% of fish supplies have been overharvested.
As many as 29 threatened species are coming back from the brink in Australia
Up to 15 threatened mammal, eight bird, four frog, one reptile and one fish species have recovered.
How to ensure the success of reintroducing apex predators into their former habitats
Success rates for large carnivore relocations have increased significantly since before 2007.