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Mongolia became a global leader in conservation by returning to its Indigenous roots
Buyanbadrakh Erdenetsogt—Buya for short—led our ceremonies, acting as a mediator among humans, spirits, and nature. Though anthropologists use “shaman” (a word of Tungusic origin) to define this phenomenon, in Mongolian culture, our traditional belief system is called Boo murgel, which involves communication with spirits, nature, and ancestors for guidance and healing. We worship the Eternal…
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Conservation groups and climate campaigners unite to save natural world
The National Trust was among a range of conservation charities that came together with activist groups such as Extinction Rebellion over the weekend to call for urgent action to tackle the climate and ecological crisis. Joined by celebrities including wildlife presenter Chris Packham and actress Emma Thompson, the Restore Nature Now demonstration saw an estimated…
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Winners announced for Insurance Corporation’s Jersey Conservation Awards
At a ceremony held on 18th June at the Pomme D’Or Hotel, Jersey Trees for Life’s ‘Dead hedging’ Project was named Best Conservation Project at the Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards 2024. Established in 1990, the awards honour local environmental and conservation initiatives across the islands. In the aftermath of Storm Ciarán, the project saw hundreds…
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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi partners with ADNOC to enhance environmental coastal conservation across the emirate
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has partnered with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to create a secure electronic information-sharing system to collect and analyse marine water quality data to enhance environmental monitoring and conservation efforts across Abu Dhabi’s coastal areas. The information-sharing system will make it possible for ADNOC to share comprehensive and…
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Yellowstone cutthroat trout conservation continues in Shields River watershed
The latest phase of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ ongoing collaboration with the Custer Gallatin National Forest to conserve native Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the upper Shields River watershed commenced last week, furthering efforts to preserve the declining species. The conservation effort began in 2022 after an FWP’s assessment revealed that native Yellowstone cutthroat trout…
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Protecting just 1.2% of Earth’s land could save most-threatened species, says study
Protecting just 1.2% of the Earth’s surface for nature would be enough to prevent the extinction of the world’s most threatened species, according to a new study. Analysis published in the journal Frontiers in Science has found that the targeted expansion of protected areas on land would be enough to prevent the loss of thousands…
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Biodiversity: state of habitats and species
The European continent is home to a wealth of habitats and species — both land-based and marine. Centuries of human activities, however, have taken a toll on Europe’s biodiversity. Our nature has been transformed and heavily impacted, with most of Europe’s species and habitats facing an uncertain future unless urgent and more ambitious action is…
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Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship | The Highland County Press
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), through its Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity, announces new funding opportunities to advance conservation, environmental stewardship and the greater well-being of Appalachian Ohio. Thanks to a transformative $5 million investment from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), funding is available to support community projects, scholarships, fellowships, research and…
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Researcher Says Indonesia’s Marine Conservation Needs Improved Coastal Community Well-Being
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Marine conservation in Indonesia must go hand-in-hand with improved well-being for coastal communities, according to a study by the SMERU Research Institute. In a statement on Saturday, June 22, 2024, SMERU researcher Annabel Noor Asyah said the institute examined marine protected area (MPA) management, focusing on the conditions and challenges faced by…
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Renewable Energy bill-2081 to contribute to environment conservation
Kathmandu: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill-2081 has aimed at contributing to environment conservation. Photo Courtesy: RSS The bill presented in the National Assembly meeting on Sunday further aims to address the changing conditions and demands of the field of alternative and renewable energies. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet…