New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A significant biodiversity survey conducted in Peru’s Alto Mayo region has led to the discovery of at least 27 new…
Tag: Biodiversity
New Haplocanthosaurus Specimen Uncovered in Colorado’s Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry
A significant discovery has been made in Colorado’s Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry, where paleontologists have unearthed a new specimen of…
Fungus Wiping Out Frogs: Innovative “Frog Saunas” Offer Hope for Survival
Frogs around the world are being severely impacted by the chytrid fungus, which has led to population declines in over…
How Human Activity Fuels Pandemics: Climate Change and Biodiversity at the Core
The rise in pandemics has been attributed to disruptions caused by human activities to the planet’s ecosystems. Infectious diseases, which…
Lime-flavoured memories drive innovation on Saudi farm
Mohamed Alnwairan stands in front of a verdant citrus tree which four months hence will bear his first harvest of…
Human toll of senseless conflict ‘is incalculable’, says Türk
As the world prepares to mark Human Rights Day 2024, Mr. Türk reflected on “a time when human rights are…
First Person: Tears of joy as Argentinian city children encounter nature for first time
Ana Di Pangracio works for the civil society organization Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales or FARN which is involved in…
World leaders adopt peace pledge amid wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond
Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan…
Colombian conflict survivors turn forest heroes in search of climate change solutions
This waterway, a silent witness to the turmoil of the municipality of Mapiripán, has seen it all – the wildlife…
World Urban Forum: The search for solutions to the global housing crisis moves to Cairo
What is the World Urban Forum? The World Urban Forum (WUF), a major UN conference on sustainable urban development, was…