The US terminated its 30×30 conservation plan but this also presents an opportunity

“We should be proud of the progress that was made over the last years, but conservation priorities have always evolved [to] save the whales, save the rainforest, to today’s focus on climate change and area targets,” and the recent U.S. withdrawal from the global 30×30 conservation initiative won’t change that, a new op-ed argues. Read more here.

Understanding China’s huge fisheries law overhaul

From sustainability to fishers’ rights, we unpick the biggest legal change to China’s fishing industry since 2000. Read more here.

A billion dollar untapped business opportunity through protecting the world’s dive sites

Scuba diving isn’t just an adventure, but it drives a multi-billion-dollar industry with over 50.7 million dives happening globally each year. Read more here.

Innovative solutions for coastal protection and biodiversity conservation in Ghana

Ghana, a coastal nation with a coastline stretching over 500 kilometers along the Gulf of Guinea, is increasingly confronted with the multifaceted impacts of climate change, particularly coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and the degradation of natural habitats. Read more here.

Failing to protect Croatia’s nature: Will we stop environmental crimes?

Despite legal provisions and international commitments, Croatia faces a serious issue: the ineffective monitoring and enforcement of laws against illegal activities within protected areas and the ecological network. Read more here.