Community programs linked to lower forest loss in Indonesia’s Borneo during COVID-19

Villages in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan saw less forest loss during the COVID-19 pandemic when conservation groups provided health and livelihood support, a new study has found, suggesting social safety nets…

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Australia’s 30×30 conservation promise matters a lot, but how it’s achieved is key (commentary)

Australia has just four years to meet a global biodiversity promise: Protect 30% of its land and seas by 2030. What happens here in one of the planet’s megadiverse nations,…

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Costa Rica to require wildlife crossings for roads when they impact fauna

Costa Rican lawmakers unanimously voted to require wildlife crossings for new and existing road infrastructure when evidence shows the infrastructure interrupts natural connectivity and threatens wildlife safety. The measure, approved…

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Recycled Flexible Plastics Need Stronger Market Demand to Meet Recycling Targets, Study Finds

Businesses could create demand for as much as 800,000 tonnes of recycled household flexible plastics each year, but researchers warn that collecting more waste will not be enough without viable…

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