Field Notes

Nothing beats juicy watermelon on a hot day! 🍉 Serin the golden howler monkey is keeping cool with one of her favourite summer treats. #portlympne #monkey #watermelon

Plastic Free July ends today. But our journey continues. 💙 A better future isn't created in one month. It's built through the choices we make every day. Refilling instead of replacing. Choosing to reuse. Supporting better systems. Collecting plastic before it reaches the environment. Every small action creates momentum. Together, those actions help create cleaner communities, support families thr

Journey across Kazakhstan with the Silk Road Caravan and discover how sustainable land management connects ancient traditions, scientific knowledge, digital technology, and local leadership. In Central Asia, over 20 percent of the total land area is degraded, affecting roughly 80 million hectares. Across Kazakhstan, the land is approached as both an inheritance and a working system. From protectin

Mangroves store up to six times more carbon than Amazonian rainforest. They shelter coastlines, nurse fish populations, and sustain livelihoods that have existed for generations. They are, quite simply, irreplaceable. The power to restore these forests has always lived in the people who depend on them. Our job is to back that power with funding, data, training and advocacy, so local action can dri

The iHEARD project was built to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of adolescent girls and young women in Malawi by helping them to make informed decisions about their lives and bodies. Through local partnerships in the health, communication and education sectors, this project improved the health and wellbeing of Malawian families and communities nationwide.

Every day is a lesson for a young elephant. In Buffalo Springs National Reserve, this curious calf follows his mother's lead as they explore a termite mound together - watching, copying, and kicking up soil just like Mum. By observing and imitating the adults around them, elephant calves gradually learn the behaviours they'll depend on for life, from foraging to navigating their surroundings and s

#PlasticFreeJuly is all about reducing single-use plastic where you can. For the plastic rubbish you can’t avoid, Zero Waste Bags help you recycle items your council won’t typically accept. Shop now: https://zerowastebag.co.uk/pages/pricing

Conservation Diaries is a mini-documentary series by Emirates Nature-WWF that takes you behind the scenes of conservation in the UAE, showcasing the science, people and passion driving environmental action. In this episode, Voices of Change, we offer a glimpse into the world of citizen science and the role citizen scientists play in building our knowledge of the UAE’s species and habitats. The fir

Today we stand with our Pacific neighbours in solidarity with American Samoa's call to STAND WITH THE MOANA - to remind the world that OUR ocean is worth protecting. #StandWithTheMoana #ProtectOurMoana #AmericanSamoaSaysNo #DeepSeaMining

What if getting safe drinking water was as easy as using an ATM? At Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Drinkwell share how a public-private partnership with Dhaka WASA turned that idea into 280+ Water ATMs across Dhaka, Bangladesh - dispensing safe, affordable drinking water to low-income communities 24/7 with a tap of a prepaid card that is now being s

Just like the Amazon’s canopy depends on careful structure to hold up an entire ecosystem, our personal lives depend on careful structure, foresight, and protection to thrive. This August marks National Make-A-Will Month, a nationwide effort to help adults take one of the most important, and most often postponed, steps in planning for the future. […]

As land degradation continues to threaten economies, ecosystems, and business resilience, stronger collaboration between governments and the private sector is essential to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). This pre-COP briefing, co-hosted by the UNCCD, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), will explore how corporate sustainability disclosur

The private sector is an important stakeholder in land degradation neutrality, especially in agricultural lands. This session, co-hosted with the governments of Germany and Côte d'Ivoire, presents UNCCD Parties with the results of a global consultation with businesses across agri-food and adjacent value chains on how governments can facilitate their contributions to sustainable land management. Th

The Samkos REDD+ project protects over 280,000 hectares of forest in Cambodia by working with local communities on sustainable livelihoods and shared benefits. As part of this approach, the project invests in essential infrastructure, including clean water access, for the villages living alongside the forest. Since 2023, the Samkos REDD+ project has constructed over [...]

From restoring landscapes and greening urban areas to empowering communities through education and events, Greenpop turns ideas into tangible environmental impact. Learn more and take action today at greenpop.org

Supported by a loan from Rewilding Europe Capital, Dutch start-up Oyster Heaven is demonstrating that large-scale oyster reef restoration is possible. With Europe's largest restored oyster reef now established, the company is showing how innovation and entrepreneurship can help revive one of the continent's most valuable marine ecosystems. Source

Sebangau National Park is one of the most important habitats for wild orangutans. Learn more about BOSF's work to reforest this peatland ecosystem.

At the beginning of June, we were delighted to share that we had located the first Eastern imperial eagle chicks. Now we have clear evidence that, of the eight breeding pairs we identified, five have successfully raised young. But let’s start from the beginning.At the end of last year, we decided to focus our 2026 […]

Thanks to your support, camera traps are giving us an incredible window into the wild – capturing special moments like this sitatunga in its natural habitat! 🦌💚 Naturally shy and elusive, sitatungas are semi-aquatic antelopes perfectly adapted to wetland habitats. Their long, splayed hooves help them move across soft, waterlogged ground, while their strong swimming ability allows them to retreat

When we think about gorilla families, mothers are often the focus. They carry, nurse and protect their infants through the earliest years of life. But long-term research by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is revealing another important family member whose influence has largely gone unnoticed: the grandmother. Unlike humans, gorilla grandmothers do not always have […]

Bungalu is a special little elephant who survived a true odyssey to be here today — weeks on his own, dodging storms of epic proportions and even a lion attack.

In June, the Aerial Unit flew 255 hours and covered 34,860 kilometres — the busiest month of the year so far. The dry season was firmly establishing itself across much of Tsavo. Against this backdrop, June was an exceptionally active month across every dimension of the Unit's work including law enforcement, veterinary support, wildlife rescue, human–wildlife conflict, and two civilian rescues.

There’s, of course, the Peregrine Falcon, swooping in to claim the title of the world’s fastest species with dives reaching over 300 km/h. But if you’re looking for a speedster that flies under the radar, the Rivacindela hudsoni tiger beetle is a real showstopper. At just 2cm long, this tiny insect can travel up to 125 times its body length in a single second! But speed isn’t always about going fl

In southern Senegal’s Casamance region, generations of women have built thriving livelihoods through oyster harvesting in the mangrove forests. Discover how their knowledge and stewardship help protect these vital ecosystems while securing livelihoods for their families and communities. View the photo story Want to discover more stories like this? Subscribe to receive our latest photo stories […]

Earlier this month, Coral Restoration Foundation™ welcomed back Dr. Andréa Grottoli and her team from Ohio State University to launch the next phase of collaborative UZELA™ research in the Florida […]

What Seychelles' Blue Bond Actually Requires, and Why Most Pacific Island Nations Don't Have It

Under the theme “Reef Rescue: The Next Wave,” the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) held another successful fun and informative Sea Camp in New Providence. This annual initiative provides empowering, educational, and fun experiences that use the natural environment as a tool to teach campers about the importance of protecting our oceans and their resources. Campers learned ab

The Seychelles Cabinet has approved the development of a new Wildlife Protection Bill to replace the outdated Wild Animals and...

A presentation to the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council (CITIC) on 21 July at the Muri Beach Club Hotel has highlighted the need for greater clarity, caution and genuine national dialogue around the future of deep seabed mining in the Cook Islands.

The third week of July is Coral Reef Awareness Week. It comes with a grave alert. The US National Oceanic...

The Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT), on behalf of the FSM Department of Resources and Development, is seeking a motivated and qualified Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Coordinator to support the Green Climate Fund (GCF) SAP020 project, Climate-Resilient Food Security for Farming Households Across the Federated States...

Every bottle has a story. ♻️💙 Meet Jane from the Philippines. Together with her husband Ramon, they built a collection business that supports collectors across their community while recovering thousands of kilograms of plastic every month. Their work helps care for family today and create more opportunities for the next generation. Jane is one of the thousands of faces behind 10 billion bottles.

Our round-up of the month’s most important stories. Destroying unsold clothes and shoes is now illegal in the EU New regulation forces fashion brands to face and account for their overproduction problem, with resale, donation, repair, recycling or simply more thoughtful output. Emerging link between microplastics and heart disease A new study by a

Ocean Legacy Featured on Crave’s West Harbour Heroes Our crew. Our coast. On national television! The tide is rising – and so is the story. Ocean Legacy is proud to be featured in West Harbour Heroes, the new 10-part documentary series now streaming on Crave. Filmed by Emmy Award–winning cinematographer Maxwel Hohn (Island of the […]

Nature has survived for millions of years. Plastic waste is changing the places we all depend on. The good news is that every bottle collected creates a different outcome. At Plastic Bank, every bottle exchanged helps keep plastic out of the environment while creating income opportunities for collection community members and their families. Because protecting nature starts with protecting people.

Did you know that plastic sponge is leaving microplastics on your dishes and sending them down your drain? 🧽 By making eco-friendly swaps, you can help keep these plastic sponges out of landfills and our environment! Try swapping for bamboo dish tools or reusable scrubbers. 🫧 And for all the old sponges you already have, there’s TerraCycle’s recycling solutions. What’s your favourite eco-friendl

The more you pay attention during #PlasticFreeJuly, the more you start to notice. 🌱 The reusable choices you make. 💚 The habits you change. 📦 And the things that aren't always so easy to avoid. Reducing waste is always the goal, but some materials remain part of everyday life. That's why finding solutions for hard-to-recycle rubbish matters.

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A local's account on why he's suing his own government

How much beef is too much for climate? Drawdown Admin Mon, 07/27/2026 - 12:48 July 28, 2026 by Emily Cassidy Emily Cassidy is an environmental scientist and writer, with expertise in agriculture, ecology, and land use. As a research associate at Project Drawdown, Emily evaluates the emissions mitigation potential of climate solutions in the food system. Image Image Key Takeaways Beef has an outsiz

The fossil fuel industry is responsible for the worsening climate impacts you see in the news. Today, we look at one of the most visible, most frightening faces of the climate crisis: wildfires.

Written by: Litiana Dimaopa & Paradise Tabucala For generations, the women of the villages of Naiviqiri, Naivaka, Galoa and Yaqaga, in Bua, have depended on the sea for the livelihood of their families. A successful day of fishing meant a plentiful catch to sell, but it also came with a challenge. Without access to cold […]

Grounded Packaging started with firsthand experience of sustainable packaging that failed in practice, and a desire for radical transparency in a murky industry. We help businesses make packaging decisions tailored to their reality, not generic "right" answers, but the highest-performing choices for a specific product and market, backed by real-time data. Through our LCA platform, Scope, we measur

Reversing soil degradation 10% could feed 70 million more, global analysis finds Drawdown Admin Fri, 07/24/2026 - 10:23 July 24, 2026 Image Credit: ©FAO | Bayan Ksiebi Off Key Takeaways Human-caused damage to soils is a limiting factor for food production on agricultural lands.Soil degradation can be slowed or reversed.Reversing degradation by 10% could make it possible to feed 70 million more peo