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It’s been estimated that half to two-thirds of the world’s vertebrate populations, from birds and marine animals to elephants, frogs and snakes, have declined over the past five decades.

More than 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins are dead after being stranded on the Chatham Islands.

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The newly-completed National Landfill in Aimeliik is set to be opened this coming January, following nearly two years of construction...The landfill, funded by the Japanese Government, has the capacity to hold 384,898 cubed meters of waste, and will utilize the “fukuoka method”, a semi-aerobic wa

The Ifira Marine Management (IMM) is currently implementing the Ifira Tanvosoko Environment Rehabilitation Project that is coordinated by SHEFA Provincial Council, with funding assistance from UNDP. There are three action plans under the project.

Loggers and other business operators owe the Western Provincial Government more than $3 million in unpaid dues, Permanent Secretary, Jeffrey Wickham revealed. Mr. Wickham on Thursday urged companies that have outstanding dues to come forward and settle their bills.

Freshwater ecosystems, such as rivers, lakes and streams, are home to 10% of all described species, but are often overlooked in conservation planning and their populations have shown rapid declines in recent decades.

Restrictions on ocean management will not be relaxed for the sake of immediate economic growth, said Attorney-General and Minister for Economy,  Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to increased poverty and inequality, further intensifying the need to focus on a recovery that is inclusive and sustainable. For local communities suddenly stripped of direct economic benefits from nature, supporting wildlife conservation has become a lo

Trafficking in wild animal and plant products is driving species to extinction, but some researchers think restrictions only spur demand and make things worse...There’s no disagreement among researchers that the wildlife trade is a major contributor to the loss of biodiversity worldwide.