Environmental Protection
Rare owl sighting in Africa is a bright spot for biodiversity
Scientists who spotted the long-elusive owl say they hope it spurs biodiversity conservation efforts in Ghana's rainforests.
The Escazú Agreement shows how countries can collaborate to save species
International collaboration and environmental management across national borders is essential.
Air pollution is a growing problem in Africa, requiring long-term solutions
In 2017 alone air pollution killed an estimated 1.1 million people on the continent.
Wildfires in Brazil’s Amazon are decimating jaguars
Well over 1,400 jaguars were displaced or killed between 2016 and 2019 with nearly 500 of them in 2016 alone.
Researchers use AI to create global ‘climate attribution’ map
Based on the machine learning-assisted map results, some 85% of the global population already lives in a place with climate change impacts.
Living in a clean and healthy environment is a ‘human right’
Everyone on Earth has the right to live healthy lives in a clean and sustainable environment, the UN says.