Efforts are being made to increase the forest cover to 30 percent – Minister Wanniarachchi Wildlife & Forest Resources Conservation Minister Pavitra Wanniarachchi said in Parliament yesterday (27) that it is everyone’s duty to create a pleasant and beautiful environment where not only humans but also animals can live. The Minister said this while joining…

Prince William is honoring conservation champions. The Prince of Wales, 41, stepped out at The Savoy in London on Monday to reward some of the trailblazers in protecting wildlife and habitats in Africa at the Tusk Conservation Awards. William helped launch the Tusk Conservation Awards 11 years ago and has been the patron of the charity…

‘Adopt an Axolotl’ Campaign Launches in Mexico to Save Iconic Species From Pollution and Trout An axolotl (a Mexican caudate) curiously crawls to the aquarium pane at the Hamburg animal shelter. (Photo by Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty Images) By Daniel Shailer Ecologists from Mexico’s National Autonomous university on Friday relaunched a fundraising campaign to…

‘Adopt an Axolotl’ Campaign Launches in Mexico to Save Iconic Species From Pollution and Trout An axolotl (a Mexican caudate) curiously crawls to the aquarium pane at the Hamburg animal shelter. (Photo by Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty Images) By Daniel Shailer Ecologists from Mexico’s National Autonomous university on Friday relaunched a fundraising campaign to…

(Photo Credit: petrmalinak/Shutterstock) Water, conservation projects government funding overview:  Who: The Biden administration will be providing more than $192 million in funding for efforts to restore land and water and to invest in water resources and ecosystem health.  Why: The federal government has a stated goal of conserving 30% of all of its lands and…

(Photo Credit: petrmalinak/Shutterstock) Water, conservation projects government funding overview:  Who: The Biden administration will be providing more than $192 million in funding for efforts to restore land and water and to invest in water resources and ecosystem health.  Why: The federal government has a stated goal of conserving 30% of all of its lands and…

On November 25, a healthy male Sumatran rhinoceros was born at a western Indonesian sanctuary. This birth is welcome news for the critically endangered species. There are less than 50 Sumatran rhinos left, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). [Related: Rhino horns are shrinking, and…

BY ED POTOSNAK The governor’s chief of staff plays a critical role in any administration in helping our state government operate. This person is in charge of carrying out the governor’s agenda, working with the Legislature on passing bills as well as overseeing the work of agencies responsible for everything from safeguarding public health to…

Annual award honors exceptional Colorado leaders living their legacy DENVER — This year’s honorees for the Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals were announced by Governor Jared Polis in partnership with CiviCO, the state’s premier nonprofit leadership development organization. The medals are bestowed upon citizens and organizations who inspire excellence and service. 2023’s six recipients will be…

Image The federal government recently release its fifth annual National Climate Assessment (NCA5), the U.S.’ preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks and responses. The congressionally mandated report draws on the expertise of hundreds of the nation’s top scientists, thinkers and experts—including UMass Amherst’s own Ezra Markowitz, professor of environmental conservation. “I was deeply honored…