Dispatches, dives and small victories — posted straight from the people doing the work, on every corner of the atlas.
VideoIn this interview with UNCCD Land Hero Aliona Isac, Moldova’s vulnerability to drought is placed in the context of an economy and rural population strongly connected to agriculture. While drought historically occurred every five to ten years, the interview describes a more recent pattern of drought occurring every two to three years. The consequences are particularly severe for rural communities,
The Board of Trustees and National Executive Council of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation visited Lekki Conservation Centre on 29 October 2026, experiencing its facilities and conservation environment firsthand before holding their scheduled meeting. The engagement reinforced NCF’s commitment to hands-on leadership, informed oversight and strategic governance.
🇧🇷 Versão em português abaixo ⬇️ Did you know that Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Iguazu Falls are not in the Amazon? They are in the Atlantic Forest. 🌳 This forest was once huge, and today only about 24% of its original cover remains. That is why we are at COP17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, in Yerevan, Armenia: the Atlantic Forest is a biodiversity hotspot and a priority for globa
Environmental conservation is not just about protecting trees, forests or wildlife. It is also about understanding the relationships between people and the places they call home. Land provides resources, ecosystems support livelihoods, and the choices communities make today can influence Read More Conservation Connects Everything: People, Territory and Nature The post Conservation Connects Everyth
In this deeply personal interview, the UNCCD Chief of Global Policy, Advocacy and Regional Cooperation Birguy Lamizana Diallo reflects on growing up in northern Burkina Faso, where drought and water scarcity were part of everyday life. She recalls rivers that disappeared, animals lost to drought and communities travelling long distances to access water—experiences that shaped her professional comm
The 20th Walk for Nature brought environmental advocates, students and public officials together at LASU, Ojo, to call for climate action, protect Lagos’ wetlands and reduce plastic pollution. A giant recycling bin donated by NCF to the university added a practical step to the event’s message of sustained environmental responsibility.
For more than a month, we counted. Day after day, we counted down to the moment when meaningful action would be taken to protect and secure the Atewa Forest Reserve […]
In this interview with Jeffrey Herrick, drought in the United States is examined through the changing ways in which water, land and agricultural systems are managed. The interview highlights how farmers can improve resilience by strengthening soil health, increasing organic matter, reducing tillage and retaining crop residues. A striking example demonstrates how different soil-management practices
In this interview, a perspective from Argentina highlights how drought can amplify environmental, social and economic pressures across the country. The recent drought intensified fires in the Paraná wetlands, where ecosystem destruction, land-use change and exceptionally low river levels combined to create serious consequences for local communities and public health. Ana Di Pangarcio explores how
Environmental conservation becomes stronger when people come together with a shared purpose. Across Cameroon, protecting natural resources requires more than awareness. It calls for practical action, collaboration and opportunities for communities to take an active role in shaping a more Read More Green Cameroon: Working Together for a Greener Future The post Green Cameroon: Working Together for a
Explore NCF’s engagements at CBD COP17 in Armenia, from wetland restoration finance and African conservation partnerships to Nigeria’s $50,000 grant for advancing the global 30×30 biodiversity target.
September brought some remarkable characters to the Făgăraș Mountains: red deer whose calls echoed through the forests, wolves whose stories we are piecing together through...
Environmental problems rarely belong to just one group of people. A community may experience the consequences of polluted water, a farmer may struggle with changes affecting the land, and an organization may work to protect a forest threatened by increasing Read More Environmental Protection Needs Every Voice: How Green Cameroon Brought Different Perspectives Together The post Environmental Protec
This World River Dolphin Day, we turn our attention to the river dolphins of Asia and the rivers they call home. These remarkable species are an important part of freshwater ecosystems. Yet, Asian river dolphins face growing pressures from pollution, unsustainable fishing practices, and other human-induced threats. Their conservation requires collective action, informed communities, and collaborat
At COP17, Women Ocean Guardians celebrates a growing global coalition of over 50 signatories (governments, organizations, and partners) joining forces with women on the frontlines of marine conservation. Through systemic partnerships, we are turning collective commitments into meaningful change in policy, finance, and governance, making inclusive 30x30 a reality at every level: from coastal commun
For Irfan from Khyber Gojal, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, what began with a first sighting in 2013 grew into nearly a decade of documenting one of the world’s most elusive big cats, learning its movements and sharing its presence with audiences far beyond his home. His journey also reflects an important part of conservation: when local communities have opportunities to benefit from wildlife, there is
Okay, not EVERY hotel... but one very special hotel... our partners at @TheDrakeOakBrook in Illinois! When you stay with the Drake and you choose to forgo housekeeping, they will plant a tree in Ethiopia! Through our partnership so far, we have planted over 1,000 trees and saved nearly 4,000 gallons of water! Thank you for changing lives across the globe with your stay. 💚🌱🇪🇹
Planetary goals like 30x30 don’t happen all at once. They happen piece by piece, when communities lead the protection of the places they know best. #COP17Armenia is our first real chance to check the world’s progress on the 2030 biodiversity targets, including protecting 30% of the planet by 2030. This is about more than reaching a number. It’s about delivering lasting results for wildlife, ecosys
Enderun Colleges and Haribon Foundation partners for environment activities
The CEPF Guinean Forests of West Africa Regional Implementation Team (GFWA RIT) will be at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) […]
A Rocha Ghana has called for urgent action to address escalating human rights abuses in Ghana’s mining-affected communities, at a press conference held in Accra. The press conference brought attention […]
PanNature is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung as Deputy Director. Ms. Dung joined PanNature in May 2026 as Organizational Development Manager. Prior to joining PanNature, she accumulated more than 20 years of experience in nature conservation, communications, public awareness, and organizational management. During her time at Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV), s
What will success look like at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia? Dr. Susan Lieberman, Vice President of International Policy at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), explains what's at stake as governments gather to assess progress toward the world's 2030 biodiversity targets. With just four years remaining to achieve the 23 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global B
Poem written and spoken by Shiloah Williams. To watch Leah's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Rfzh1GoQk&t=1s 🌱About Plant With Purpose 🌱 Plant With Purpose has provided Environmental Solutions to Humanitarian problems for 40 years. It is an international Christian organization that transforms lives in rural areas of developing countries where poverty is caused by deforestation. Plant Wit
We sat down with our Co-Founder and Impact Director, Misha Teasdale, to look back on the work, impact, lessons and growth which helped shape our organisation in our 15th year, 2025. The word for our year? resilience! Our 2025/2026 Year in Review tells the full story, from the Uilenkraal fires to Cape Parrot sightings in the Amathole, new green spaces in South Africa's cities, and Mount Mulanje's U
12 October 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUBLIC STATEMENT ON WHY NGONG ROAD FOREST MUST NOT LOSE PUBLIC LAND THROUGH A BOUNDARY VARIATION The Green Belt Movement (GBM) strongly opposes any attempt to vary the boundary of Ngong Road Forest to regularise the occupation of the disputed 34 acres on which KMA Estate, Shalom Estate, Lang’ata […]
Greenpop just won gold at this year's Eco-Logic Awards in the Hospitality and Tourism Category for our Reforest Fest 🥳. We are so incredibly honoured! Thank you, Eco-Logic, and congratulations on a successful and beautiful 2026 awards ceremony 🏆. Our team left the awards ceremony feeling incredibly inspired and deeply moved by the collective energy and drive in the room to get active, not anxiou
Listen to nature. It's telling us something difficult: the average size of monitored wildlife populations has fallen by 73% since 1970. And this is not by chance. It is the result of action, year after year, decade after decade, person by person. This is what hope looks like when people refuse to look away. When they choose to act. We can all live more in harmony with nature, making decisions that
After 25 years of transformative partnership in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and Wildlife Alliance are entering a new chapter in their shared mission to protect Cambodia’s natural heritage. Reflecting decades of joint capacity-building and a planned progression of the Care for Rescued Wildlife program, MAFF [...]
After 25 years of rescuing, rehabilitating, and caring for wildlife in Cambodia, Wildlife Alliance will conclude our Care for Rescued Wildlife program, which has supported Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre (PTWRC), Wildlife Release Station (WRS) in Koh Kong, and wildlife conservation efforts in Angkor and Prambei Mom. This decision reflects Wildlife Alliance’s evolving conservation [...]
