In an era where environmental risks increasingly threaten economic stability and human livelihoods, statistical ecology plays a vital role in shaping effective conservation strategies. This was the key message by Professor Res Altwegg, founding director of the Centre for Statistics in Ecology, Environment and Conservation at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Statistical Sciences,…

A group of 30 environmental organisations is urging environment minister Dion George to put fresh political weight behind SA’s pledge to protect 30% of its land and sea by 2030 — a global goal known as the “30×30” target of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Biodiversity and climate change go hand-in-hand and healthy ecosystems slow climate…

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism plans to use over N$45 million towards the protection and management of key species and natural habitats. This was revealed by minister Indileni Daniel during the motivation of her ministerial budget allocation of N$727 million in the National Assembly last week. “The programme further provides for the dedicated conservation…

A frosted flatwoods salamander, held by a biologist from the Amphibian and Reptile Conservatory. By Craig Pittman Before last week, I’d never heard of the frosted flatwoods salamander. Now that I have, I think it’s kind of cool. It’s a wiggly little amphibian with black-and-white stripes, sort of like if you crossed a zebra with one…

NEWS RELEASELAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY*************************The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is seeking watershed-wide nominations for the 43rd Annual Conservation Awards.  Last year, we proudly acknowledged the efforts of 22 outstanding individuals and groups across the Lake Simcoe watershed. Their activities included ecological restoration, stormwater management, wildlife habitat restoration, community tree plantings, and initiatives improving communities and…

Few issues on the public policy agenda in 2025 are more urgently important than the health of the environment. Whether it’s global challenges like climate change and the rise in weather disasters or hyperlocal matters like land use planning and access to clean drinking water, elected leaders undoubtedly have their work cut out for them.…

– Advertisement – Young environmental leaders from across Kenya have issued a declaration reaffirming their central role in the country’s green transition and forest conservation agenda. The declaration was made during of a three-day AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) National Youth Workshop held in Kitui County under the theme “From Science to Youth Action for Sustainable Forestry.” Kenyan youth…

KATIMA MULILO – The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism plans to utilise over N$45 million towards the protection and management of key species and natural habitats. This was revealed by line minister Indileni Daniel during the motivation of her ministerial budget allocation of N$727 million in the National Assembly last week. “The programme further…