Indigenous Tree Day April 15, 2025: Building a Global Movement for Native Tree Conservation
By Victor Nsereko In just its second year, Indigenous Tree Day (ITD) has emerged as one of Africa’s most ambitious…
How Rwandan women can contribute to forest conservation
By Annonciata Byukusenge Rwandan women play a crucial role in environmental conservation, yet their contributions to forest preservation often go…
Mines and Quarries: When Nature Suffers in the Name of Progress
By Fulgence Niyonagize Day and night, the roar of trucks hauling stones and sand from quarries across the country to…
Aqaba Marine Reserve recognized on the IUCN Green List of protected areas
AMMAN the Aqaba Marine Reserve (AMR) has been added to the Green List of Protected Areas, Chairman of the Aqaba…
The Umusave tree is one of the oldest Nation’s trees the Legacy Tree Project will preserve
The Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA), in collaboration with the Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (CoEB) at…
What are the environmental costs of AI?
By Adam Smith What is the context? As the AI Action Summit begins in Paris, the environmental cost of artificial…
Ramsar Wetlands in Ecuador: Guardians of Water and Biodiversity on the Path to the Green List
Ecuador is home to 19 Ramsar wetlands that are internationally recognised for their ecological, social, and climatic importance. These ecosystems…
Over 85%Lost Since 1700- The Disappearing Wetlands
Wetlands, often referred to as the “kidneys of the Earth,” are among the most valuable ecosystems on the planet. They…
Recognizing Excellence: BIOCOOR Honors Conservation Achievers Through Sports and Arts
By Christophe Uwizeyimana NYAMAGABE, Rwanda—In a vibrant celebration of talent and commitment, the Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR) and its partners…
Ghana’s quarries: The silent struggles beneath the surface
By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu In November 2024, I set off on what I thought would be a typical investigative journey…