Ecology
A New Method for Long-Term Drought Prediction – Improved Water Resource Planning
Accurate drought forecasting could play a crucial role in managing water resources at both national and international levels, in line with the EU Water Framework Directive. As temperatures rise, precipitation patterns have become increasingly extreme—either occurring in short, intense bursts…
Social Media as a Tool for Monitoring Species in the Era of Climate Change
Climate change affects the range of habitats of numerous species, and these changes are usually documented through databases such as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). However, in recent times, rapid shifts in species distribution cannot always be tracked through…
Today We Celebrate International Day of Rivers – Our Rivers, Our Future
The International Day of Rivers, observed annually on March 14, carries the theme this year: „Our Rivers, Our Future” Rivers are vital natural resources – they provide water for drinking, agriculture, industry, and energy production while also serving as habitats…
Japanese Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes in the Ocean Within a Day, Returning Phosphorus and Nitrogen to Nature
Japanese researchers have developed a revolutionary material that is not only an alternative to traditional plastic but is also significantly more sustainable than existing biodegradable materials. A team from the RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science explains that this material…
DR Congo Plans to Protect 550,000 Square Kilometers of the World’s Largest Remaining Tropical Forest
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recently unveiled an ambitious plan to protect and preserve the world’s largest remaining tropical rainforest. President Félix Tshisekedi emphasized that the project will involve the creation of the world’s largest tropical forest reserve…
World Wildlife Day 2025: A Call for Sustainable Financing of Nature Conservation
The United Nations General Assembly declared March 3rd as World Wildlife Day (WWD) in 2013, as it marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973.…
Young People’s Views on Climate Change: Thermal Power Plants as the Main Source of Pollution
A study conducted as part of the project „Raising Awareness about Climate Change and Energy Transition in Serbia” under SAFE Nature and Climate 2022-2025 revealed how aware young people are of the impact of climate change on their daily lives.…