Field Notes

A little hogging of the camera… for a very good reason. 🐗 This red river hog mum was recently caught on camera trap in Gabon with her two young, giving us a beautiful glimpse into the next generation of wildlife growing up in the forest. Camera traps help reveal the animals moving quietly through these landscapes - many of them rarely seen, but all playing an important role in the ecosystem. Play

Yaoundé is strengthening its capacity to generate reliable, locally relevant air-quality data for public-health research, advocacy and policy action. In this video, Dr Felix Assah, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Yaoundé I, discusses the development of what researchers describe as the city’s first long-term air quality monitoring network and first referen

Jelena meets Ruby, child bride and teen mother. In this moving episode, Jelena confronts the reality of a child having a child, and the ongoing repercussions on her health and wellbeing. Jelena also meets with an OBGYN to discuss how widespread the issue is, and the medical perspective on child marriage. Content note: this episode may distress some viewers. Discretion advised.

Our 2027 wall calendar is here! Start planning for next year with stunning wildlife photography for inspiration. From threatened mammals to remarkable birds and reptiles, each month celebrates Australia’s unique wildlife, and every purchase helps support science-led conservation. Get yours now: https://store.australianwildlife.org/products/2027-wall-calendar 📹 M Daddow, J Bojan, W Lawler/AWC

From colorful parades and soaring kites to student newscasts and Instagram Reels, schools and communities across Colombia found imaginative ways to celebrate the Month of the Cotton-Top Tamarin. Discover how more than 12,000 students joined teachers, families, and community leaders to turn creativity into a celebration of conservation!

What does collaborative philanthropy look like when we move "beyond the cheque"? Tune into the latest episode of #TheGivingHour, where, Mr Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO, Magic Bus India Foundation speaks with Mr Govind Iyer, Chairperson of Social Venture Partners India, Independent Director at Infosys, and Trustee of The Rockefeller Foundation. Together, they discuss how giving in India is evolving f

Acoustic panels make some interesting sounds. Foose Materials are developed using unsold secondhand textiles sourced from Kantamanto Market. Waste is not wasted. Connect with us on instagram.com/wearefoose #asmr

We're raising money to rebuild our camp. Donate here: https://bit.ly/4h4OUXd Save the Elephants has worked out of this location since 1997 and we have outgrown our base. The refurbishment covers flood-proofing, eco-loos, upgraded accommodation, solar, and a cooling system modelled on termite mounds. For nearly three decades, our researchers have come to know almost 1,000 individual elephants - ani

Regenerative grazing gets a lot of attention as a way to provide 'climate-friendly' beef, but the science doesn't hold up. Grazing cattle is the single largest land-use humans have undertaken, with seismic impacts on climate and the environment and poorly conducted studies are at the root of much of the confusion. Low-quality studies are cited THREE times as often as more credible research. When i

You turn up to your first parkrun and you see some lovely, smiling faces holding a sign saying 'first timers welcome'. Our advice: head straight to them! It's where you're going to find out exactly what's going to happen at your event. It's for first timers, naturally, but also for anybody else who feels like they need a refresher. So, if you're thinking of doing your first parkrun, make sure you

The 9th popularly elected administration’s flagship strategy sets out 5 future visions, 20 strategic goals, and 100 key tasks Health & Safety: Strengthening health and safety through 10-minute exercise zones, a comprehensive green-space management system, and 24-hour everyday safety zones Shared Growth: Lowering barriers to everyday life through Seoul Without Loneliness 2.0, offline Seoul Learn,..

The proceedings in NGT cases from Noida and Greater Noida reveal administrative failure to protect groundwater and surface water resources. There are thousands of illegal vehicle-washing units extracting groundwater, while wetlands are being defiled by solid-waste dumping.

From protecting birds and habitats to building bridges between communities, Lebanon’s Hima revival offers a community-led pathway to conservation, resilience and peace Nairobi, Kenya — The ancient Hima system of community-based conservation took centre stage in Nairobi, as the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) brought its Hima for Peace initiative […]

Seoul to host fall festivals in 10 local brand districts from September to October, with programs highlighting each neighborhood’s unique character University neighborhoods near Konkuk University and in Hoegi-dong bring dining outdoors; Magok-dong transforms into an open-air art gallery; Seongbuk-dong offers opportunities to explore the neighborhood on foot; and Gwanghui-dong showcases food and cu

BirdLife International today publishes State of the World’s Birds at the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi. BirdLife Partners, NGOs, governments and financial institutions sign the Nairobi Flyways Declaration, as development bank initiatives spanning Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas move into delivery. Nairobi, Kenya, 11 September 2026: BirdLife International today launched the State of the Wo

Q: “This incident has indicated that the risks we face in the Himalayan region are increasing with climate change,” said Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Can we just blame it all on climate change and ignore the role aggressive development poses in an ecologically fragile zone? Or is climate change indeed the main villain? ANS:… Continue reading Interview: Every disaster also presents an opport

As part of European Mobility Week, Terra Cypria – The Cyprus Conservation Foundation, with the...

For more than the last century, the flows of the Colorado River have been managed and dictated by the demands of a rapidly growing and changing West. There are founding legal documents, and then agreements stacked on those, often known as the “Law of the River.” These agreements are between states, between sovereign nations, including Tribal Nations and Mexico; between districts and companies and

Children and parents working at the Bhutan Tiger Center walk 16 miles to school each day and are often at risk of being attacked by elephants and other wildlife. Please donate today to help us reach our goal of $25,000 to ensure children reach their school safely. Your help will go a long way to supporting the continued education of these students and the progress of tiger conservation research in

This project is supported by the Bhutan Foundation in partnership with USAID and the Loden Foundation. The grant was awarded as part of a program to enhance local produce production and supplement food shortages during the pandemic.

Jelapat, one of the male orangutans residing on the Badak Kecil pre-release island in the Salat Island Group, displays an interesting pattern of behavior to observe.

This little gorilla needs a name, and we want YOU to choose it! 🦍💚 This youngster is part of one of the more elusive gorilla groups we monitor in Gabon. Their dad might already be familiar to you. Ima was the first captive-born gorilla to catch the eye of not one, but two wild female gorillas. He is fiercely protective of his family, and they tend to keep themselves well hidden deep within the f

One of the Voi Kids rescued during the 2022 drought, Seri came to us full of fight. Today, the fierce girl we rescued has mellowed into a lovely mini matriarch who enjoys life at a relaxed pace.

Ushindi means ‘victory’ in Swahili — a fitting name for a young elephant who managed to overcome the incredible odds set against her in the 2022 drought.

Samuel J has crewed Sea Shepherd ships. This fall his Constellations Tour plays nine shows for the ocean across Canada and the US.

Castro, J., Cid, A., Martins, M. P., Estrela, G., Pieters, A., and Quirin, A. (2026). Insights Into a Disruptive Behavior of Iberian Killer Whales (𝘖𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘢) With Boats: Perspective From Multiple Interactions With a Research […]

Not sure what to buy for festive season giving? Problem solved! BirdLife South Africa, in collaboration with Chamberlain, presents the 2027 Birds of Southern Africa wall calendar. Twelve months of striking bird photography, R320, available to order now. Get it while you can!

Going on a deep-sea expedition is many things. For students climbing the gangway onto R/V Falkor (too) for the very first time, it is an adventure and a stepping stone to a future career. For the scientists in charge, it is the culmination of decades of research and expertise-building, and months of planning. For the crew, the journey is never ordinary, but it is filled with the predictability and

This is a Bathypterois sp., a tripod fish. Solitary and stationary, these deep-sea denizens perch above the seafloor using specialized fin rays and face into the current. When an unsuspecting copepod or other tiny crustacean drifts by, this animal is set to snack. The #Doldrums science team recorded this footage at 2,040 meters — 1.3 miles beneath surface waters. They were surveying a large landsl

Ninety-three percent of Trinidad and Tobago’s marine territory lies deeper than any recreational diver could ever reach. There, the Atlantic plate is slowly pushed beneath the Caribbean plate, cracking open the seafloor and exposing long-buried methane, conditions that feed rare chemosynthetic ecosystems like cold seeps and mud volcanoes, where animals survive on chemical energy instead … Continue

This July, a team of Caribbean scientists explored Trinidad and Tobago’s deep sea and adjacent high seas for the first time in history. This is one of their stories. By Shauna Edghill This past July, for the first time in its history, scientific exploration of Trinidad and Tobago’s deep sea was led by a … Continued

A remora school bus? 🚌 Did you know the oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) is the largest ray species on Earth, with a disc width of up to 680cm in extremely large specimens? These remoras are clearly making full use of all that surface area! Mantas act as a moving ocean oasis for a whole host of hitchhikers seeking shelter, protection, and an easy meal. Remoras cling on with a modified dorsal

10.09.2026 MiningWatch in the News Lac Simon First Nation evicts gold mine from its ancestral territory The community says neither Quebec or company Fresnillo sought consent from the community. Savanna Craig, APTN Lac Simon Chief Lucien Wabanonik stands looking over a sea of rock core samples a mining company left on his community’s territory. Work at this proposed mine has been at a standstill fo

What happens when we lose our connection to the land? In the first episode of our series, Papua New Guinean social and environmental activist Rosa Koian shares a deeply moving story of love, loss, and the Indigenous knowledge that has sustained her people for generations. Through memories of her mother, her grandfather, and the seeds they entrusted to future generations, Aunty Rosa reminds us that

New research provides one of the first documented cases of a marine heatwave undermining restoration efforts at a site in Northern Europe. Forecasting extreme weather events will be essential to the success of future marine restoration efforts and Ocean recovery. A marine heatwave has undermined the success of seagrass restoration efforts at a site in North Wales, new research has found. Over 1.1

The ocean is vast, connecting every continent and touching the shores of most countries around the world. It provides food and livelihoods for millions of people and regulates the climate we all depend on. But who decides what happens in the ocean? Does anyone actually own it? The short answer is no. No single person, ... Read more

After an inspiring application process, four passionate young Bahamians have been selected as the 2026–2027 Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars (BESS). This programme is a partnership between the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) and The Island School, and continues to produce well-rounded, eager, and educated students who leave ready to lead. For 2026, four scholars have

Eleuthera, Bahamas - The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) team recently concluded their annual sea camp in Governors Harbour, Eleuthera. Under the theme “Reef Rescue: The Next Wave,” 30 campers convened at the Haynes Library in Governor’s Harbour to learn more about coral reefs and ocean conservation by experiencing the reefs first hand through this immersive experience. A h

Meet Noora Westerlund, our first Finnish Skipper volunteer and second Skipper who calls the Baltic Sea home! Noora is the current Chair of both the Finnish Offshore Racing Association and the Race Management Committee at the Offshore Racing Congress. In these positions, she works to promote more sustainable regatta practices and encourage the sailing community ... Read more

Our next Let’s Talk BBNJ webinar titles Unpacking Part II of BBNJ: Marine Genetic Resources and Digital Sequence Information is co-organized alongside Tara Ocean Foundation. The webinar will unpack the Treaty’s provisions on Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs) and Digital Sequence Information (DSI), from monetary and non-monetary benefit sharing to how they are interlinked with other […]

Adam Currie is Campaign and Movement Support Manager at 350 Aotearoa. In this piece, prompted by a photograph of the...

What can 10,000 cigarette butts tell us about the health of our ocean—and our ability to change it? The Cigarette Surfboard, directed by Ben Judkins, follows surfer and activist Taylor Lane as he transforms 10,000 cigarette butts collected from California beaches into a functional surfboard. What began as an unconventional creative project grew into a powerful platform for ocean advocacy, bringing

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Eight reasons regenerative grazing can’t make beef climate-friendly Drawdown Admin Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:25 September 11, 2026 by Nick Carter Nick Carter is a research fellow focused on solutions in Food, Agriculture, Land, Ocean, and Nature-Based Carbon Removal sectors at Project Drawdown. He has a decade of experience working with environmental organizations in research and communications and is

Deploy Agrivoltaics - Figure 1 Figure 1. Agrivoltaic configurations range from standard ground-mounted arrangements (top row) to more specialized alternative designs (bottom row), including elevated overhead systems, vertical mounts, stilt-mounted trackers, and solar-integrated greenhouses. These systems can support agricultural activities—including crop production, grazing, ecosystem services, an

By Leah Hays, Seatrees Program Director Last month, I attended the International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) in Auckland, New Zealand, along with Seatrees’ Lead Scientist Dr. Orion McCarthy. ICRS occurs once every four years and brings together the biggest names in coral reef science, making it akin to the “Coral Reef Olympics.” With its temperature climate, New Zealand may not be the first countr

What does the Pacific Ocean have to do with the electricity you need to charge your phone? Quite a lot,...