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

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

New feature celebrates Healthy Corners’ 15-year history of increasing access to healthy foods in the District

The future starts in the classroom. Through Plastic Bank’s school program, students and teachers across the Philippines are building recycling habits that extend from classrooms to homes and communities. Schools also earn incentives from the plastic they collect, helping fund school programs, supplies, and other educational needs. Together, we’re raising the next generation of recycling champions.

The Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) is a Lagos-based grassroots non-profit accredited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). […] The post PAVE: Rooting collaboration in local relationships through the MAMRN Project first appeared on GAIA.

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

Mariam has a 10-hour day. Today, she’ll collect the equivalent of 453 plastic bottles, helping keep plastic out of the environment while earning additional income to help provide for her four children. Across coastal communities, collectors like Mariam turn plastic collection into income opportunities and a future they can build on. 453 bottles. One day. Four children. One determined mother. Help

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

“The day that you spend with me, I will make sure that you get something out of here.”

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 […]

Join Magic Bus India Foundation at Charcha 2026 as we unpack the intersection of Sport, Youth Empowerment and Citizenship Let’s discuss how sports can level the playing field for the next generation. 🗓️ 16 September | 9 📍IHC, New Delhi 🔗Register via the link in our bio! #SportBeyondSport #Charcha2026 #MagicBus #Inclusion #SportForDevelopment

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

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.

Join Magic Bus India Foundation at Charcha 2026 as we unpack the intersection of Sport and Employability. Let’s discuss how sports can level the playing field for the next generation. 🗓️ 16 September | 9 📍IHC, New Delhi 🔗Register via the link in our bio! #SportBeyondSport #Charcha2026 #MagicBus #Inclusion #SportForDevelopment

We want everyone to have the chance to experience parkrun. That's why we're working with Specsavers to make it even more accessible to all. If you're blind or partially sighted and are thinking about giving parkrun a go, we've brought in some little things that can make a difference – whether you're running, walking, wheeling or volunteering! There's always help available on the day, but if you're

Description: If you want to be a guide for a friend or family member with visual impairment, hear from people who've done it themselves. They've got practical tips on how to communicate with your partner and run safely, and they'll tell you just how rewarding you'll find it, too. We've also set up the StartLine Hub with Specsavers where anyone with accessibility needs can find practical tips, info

Digging here in Esilalei, #Tanzania, started in 2021, and rainy season after rainy season, the vegetation kept expanding a little more. What were once empty bunds started filling with vegetation, and now, once the rains come, they almost disappear under the vegetation cover. Isn’t that incredible?! Thanks to the amazing work of the local community and implementing partners, more than 6,500 Earth S

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

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 […]

United Nations Office at Geneva. Photo: Saami Councik Following its review of Finland in Geneva on 17-18 August, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’s (CERD) has issued its Concluding Observations, Calling on Finland to strengthen the protection of Sámi self-determination, traditional lands, territories, waters and resources, traditional livelihoods, and the right to Free,

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

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

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

More than 250 academy members participated in activities across Far North Queensland during a four-day Clontarf Experience involving staff, alumni and representatives from Clontarf’s partners. Clontarf Experiences give partners an opportunity to participate directly in the program and spend meaningful time with academy members in their schools and communities. By joining activities rather than obs

More than 250 academy members participated in activities across Far North Queensland during a four-day Clontarf Experience involving staff, alumni and representatives from Clontarf’s partners. Clontarf Experiences give partners an opportunity to participate directly in the program and spend meaningful time with academy members in their schools and communities. By joining activities rather than obs

ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM UPGRADE IS NOW COMPLETE SEPTEMBER, 2026 Dhimurru new booking system is now live! You are now able to get your on-Country pass and camping permits and book your Dhimurru cultural experiences. Get on-Country pass online from here. Get your CAMPING permit here. Book your CULTURAL EXPERIENCE here. Thank you to our community […]

My first day in the slum communities of Bangladesh was overwhelming. No running water. Inadequate sanitation. Up to eight people living in two rooms. Girls telling me their biggest concern was simply feeling safe from harassment, violence and child marriage. And yet, the girls I met were bright, brave and full of hope for their futures. I heard how periods can keep girls out of school for up to a

Tere Apii‘anga, meaning “a learning journey”, has brought ocean education to most schools across Rarotonga, encouraging students to explore the connections between a healthy ocean, healthy communities, and the wellbeing of future generations.

COMMON LAW HOLDER CONSULTATION Kunjen Olkol People Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 25) (Kunjen Olkol determination) [2024] FCA 741 Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation as trustee for Cape York Trust will hold a consultation meeting with the Kunjen Olkol People who hold native […]

Students participating in Tere Apii‘anga have shown that reducing plastic pollution can begin with creativity, traditional knowledge and, as one young participant memorably suggested, a little “common sense”.

Open-access air quality data is helping communities, health institutions and government in Mozambique better understand air pollution and plan informed responses. In this video, Dr Hermínio Cossa of the Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM) explains how an air-quality monitoring network across Manhiça, Maputo City and Matola is making locally relevant data more accessible. Learn more about AirQo:

When we started our journey back in 2003, we had a clear mission in mind. Green Cameroon was founded to work for environmental protection, conservation, and the sustainable use of natural resources. But along the way, one truth became undeniable: Read More Beyond the Forests: Who is Green Cameroon? The post Beyond the Forests: Who is Green Cameroon? first appeared on Green Cameroon.

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!

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.