Category: Biodiversity

New kind of insurance protects coral reefs at risk

Fund will provide benefits that will also strengthen the economic resilience of the region, encourage permanent conservation and restoration of the reef and create a scalable new market for the insurance industry.

Responsible travel raises questions about turtle hatcheries

Turtle hatcheries around the world that claim to be focused on doing good may actually be more interested in cashing in on gullible tourists than helping animals.

Protests continue against Pirin National Park Plan

Will plans for a new ski development in one of Bulgaria's most biodiverse national parks devastate its natural heritage?

Seychelles Creates Groundbreaking Marine Reserve With Help From Leonardo DiCaprio

Scheme provides Seychelles with innovative financial tools to restructure its debt and support climate change adaptation and marine conservation activities that benefit their fisheries and tourism industries, and ultimately the livelihoods of their citizens.

Is constant human noise stressing out wildlife?

Noise reduces the value of habitats like parks, finds new research. Early findings suggest it impacts negatively on the health and behaviour of resident birdlife.

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