Indigenous groups can really battle deforestation
A study finally shows how Peruvian forest loss declined after indigenous groups were granted titles to their land.
Environment
New era for nature in Colombia
Researchers are embarking on a major collaboration to characterise Colombia's plant and animal life
Warming Earth could release huge amounts of CO2
According to a report by the Food and Agricultural Organization rising temperatures could release carbon trapped in the soil and make or break climate change response efforts.
How are Colombian coffee growers are adapting to climate change?
Through a combination of varied farming practices and pest control they are saving coffee crops.
How are Colombian coffee growers are adapting to climate change?
Through a combination of varied farming practices and pest control they are saving coffee crops.
El Salvador the first nation to impose blanket ban on metal mining
Campaigners celebrate victory for ‘water over gold’ after country unaninmously ushers through historic bill to end all forms of metal mining
Trump changes US approach to climate change
President Trump signed an executive order intended to roll back most of Barack Obama’s climate change legacy.
Trump changes US approach to climate change
President Trump signed an executive order intended to roll back most of Barack Obama’s climate change legacy.
Colombian town votes against gold minning
The AngloGold Ashanti project is still in the exploratory phase, but could unearth 28-million ounces of gold
The largest páramo in the world under threat
The Sumapaz páramo is threatened by fracking as exploration areas have been delimited close by.
The largest páramo in the world under threat
The Sumapaz páramo in Colombia is threatened by fracking as exploration areas have been delimited close by.
Wildlife crime just got personal
UNEP’s Wild for Life campaign seeks to reverse the illegal trade in wildlife by raising awareness, enforcing stronger laws and helping local communities in stopping this trend.
Chile’s 1M hectares of new protected land
The Chilean government announced a massive conservation campaign that will result in a network of national parks protected under strict regulations.
Colombia’s newest botanical garden
Located in the Mesa and Tena municipalities this is the country’s 22nd botanical garden which will boost research and conservation in the region.
Colombia’s newest botanical garden
Located in the Mesa and Tena municipalities this is the country’s 22nd botanical garden which will boost research and conservation in the region.
What’s new in this year’s Earth Hour
Saturday 25th March we’ll listen to musicians share their love for the planet and fight climate change through their music.
90% of our primates are threatened
Colombia is the third country with most primate species in the region, but most of them are threatened by deforestation, illegal traffic and hunting.
90% of our primates are threatened
Colombia is the third country with most primate species in the region, but most of them are threatened by deforestation, illegal traffic and hunting.
There’s hope in the Amazon
Equally important as reducing carbon emissions is preserving and restoring natural ecosystems such as the Amazon rainforest.
Peace rangers to protect Sierra Nevada
The government and the Arhuac people are working together to protect their ancestral capital.
Vaquitas last chance before vanishing
There are no more than 30 vaquitas left in Mexico’s Gulf of California and captivity might be their last resort.
Peace rangers to protect Sierra Nevada
The government and the Arhuac people are working together to protect their ancestral capital.