Ecology
FAO: Global Fish Stocks Are Recovering, but Overfishing Remains a Concern
The latest report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), “The State of World Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – 2025”, offers the most comprehensive insight to date into the state of global marine fisheries, covering 2,570…
World Environment Day – United Against Plastic Pollution
The most important international day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preserving our planet is World Environment Day, observed every year on June 5. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 and was…
UN Launches 15 Million Dollars Drive for Green Investment in the Congo Basin
The Congo River Basin, one of the world’s most important ecosystems, is the focus of a new $15 million initiative aimed at promoting sustainable investment while preserving the region’s vast natural resources. The initiative, jointly launched by the United Nations…
After Glacier Collapse, Swiss Village of Blatten Faces Risk of Further Flooding
The Swiss village of Blatten experienced a major disaster this week after part of the Birch Glacier collapsed, triggering a mudslide of ice, mud, and rocks that buried a significant portion of the settlement. An additional risk stems from the…
World Bee Day Calls for Urgent Action – Human Survival Depends on Bees
Today, World Bee Day is being marked across the globe – a day aimed at raising awareness about the vital role bees play in preserving biodiversity, sustaining ecosystems, and ensuring global food security. At the same time, this day reminds…
Study in South Asia: How Seemingly Simple Changes in Brick Kilns Delivered Major Results
Bangladesh is among the most polluted countries in the world. A significant portion of this pollution stems from its industrial sector—especially textile, leather, and construction industries—as well as the wastewater they generate and the dense, unregulated traffic. The traditional brick-making…
Record-Breaking Barrier Removal in Europe 2024 – 2,900 km of Rivers Restored to Natural Flow
Dam Removal Europe, an initiative and network dedicated to removing old or non-functional dams across Europe, announced that a new record was achieved in 2024 with 542 river barriers removed. As highlighted, this reflects growing support and understanding among communities…