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Preparations for our Oceans 2020 Conference in August of this year will continue until further notice, according to information released yesterday by Our Oceans 2020 Steering Committee...Should the global situation continue, the Committee said that the conference may be postponed but to a later d

On the International Day of Forests, which falls on Saturday, UN chief António Guterres is calling for 2020, which has been referred to as a “nature super year”, to be the year that the world turns the tide on deforestation and forestry loss...This year’s International Day highlights the con

More than 2000 renewable energy facilities are built in areas of environmental significance and threaten the natural habitats of plant and animal species across the globe.

National Reserves around Samoa have all been closed due to COVID-19 preventative measures. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (M.N.R.E.) on Tuesday.

During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s “irresponsible” to flock to wilderness areas, experts say. Confusion about whether it’s safe to social distance at national parks was heightened by U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt’s announcement Wednesday that park fees would be waived.

An aquifer has been discovered under the Pacific ocean off New Zealand’s coast, with scientists saying some of the South Island could draw on it for their main freshwater supply.

A new birdwatching and nature trail has been opened in the 2,500-hectare Uafato conservation area to add to Samoa’s list of tourist attractions.

"Good intentions" do not generally produce "good results." This wisdom also applies to establishing coherent environmental policies. Without proper oversight and planning, environmental policies can lead to unintended and harmful side effects.

Tropical forest ecosystems are an important part of the global carbon cycle as they take up and store large amounts of CO2. It is, however, uncertain how much this ability differs between forests with high versus low species richness.

Tuvalu is making significant progress on improving its waste management, the International Institute for Sustainable Development says. According to the Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Hub, the progress is outlined in the country's latest annual review of its waste management.