Marine Protected Areas
A Protection environment protection instrument page covering what it protects, how it works, coverage and effectiveness, alongside the 15 reports filed on
High Seas Treaty Surpasses 100 Parties, COP1 Set for 2027
The High Seas Treaty has entered force with over 100 parties, setting the stage for the first Conference of the Parties in January 2027 to establish...
National Academies report flags marine
A new digital report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine states that marine carbon dioxide removal is advancing but...
Human Activities Outpace Natural Nutrient Sources on Coasts
A new study finds human activities contribute more nitrogen than all natural sources in a quarter of the world's coastal waterways, pinpointing areas...
Traffic noise silences endangered gibbons'
A study in Malaysia finds white-handed gibbons near a highway sing far less often than groups in quieter areas, raising concerns that noise pollution
Extreme Heat Seasons Expand Into Spring and Autumn
A new study finds extreme heat events are spreading into shoulder seasons globally, with over half of land areas seeing earlier or later heatwaves.
ECB's asset purchases linked to fossil fuel
A report from Reclaim Finance accuses the European Central Bank of supporting fossil fuel companies operating in critical biodiversity areas through...
Architects convert car spaces into climate
The European Prize for Urban Public Space shortlist features five projects transforming roads and parking lots into green spaces and cooling areas to...
North Sea film reveals hidden marine life
A new documentary, 'North Sea, Nature Untamed', shows the region's overlooked biodiversity and examines the complex effects of fishing and windfarm
UK solar panels save £400 in cloudy areas
Households in Great Britain's cloudiest regions can save over £400 annually on electricity bills with rooftop solar panels, according to new analysis.
Global Heating Triggers Geological Disasters
Global heating is destabilizing the planet's frozen regions, causing floods, landslides, and earthquakes in mountains and polar areas.
COP31 to draft ocean roadmap as marine heat
With oceans at record heat, a coalition of nations is pushing for a formal ocean protection roadmap at the UN's COP31 summit, though experts warn...
Carbon Pollution Drives 'Massive Expansion' of Marine Heatwaves Across Europe
A new study reveals that carbon pollution has significantly intensified marine heatwaves in Europe this summer, with some sea regions experiencing...
Plantwatch: Cities Provide Refuge for Threatened UK Wildflowers
Urban areas offer a surprising sanctuary for wildflowers facing decline in the countryside.
Marine Heatwaves Affect Life in British Seas
A surge in marine heatwaves is causing shifts in marine life, with some species moving away from warmer waters, while others are appearing for the...
Temperatures to Fall Across Europe as Rain Heads for UK
Relief from the heat is on the way for western Europe, with temperatures expected to fall back towards the seasonal norm. Rain is also forecast for...