biodiversity

The article discusses 15 endangered species and highlights the functional consequences of their extinction on ecosystems, emphasizing how their absence disrupts ecological processes.

The Merlin bird ID app, developed by the Cornell Lab for Ornithology, will integrate real-time bird identifications into the eBird platform to support global biodiversity conservation. The app uses machine learning to identify birds by sound, and future updates will automatically collect these identifications in eBird's database of over 2 billion bird observation records.

A UN report highlights an $800 billion climate fund gap in the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing the need for integrated, systemic, and transformative action. It also underscores conserving biodiversity through nature-positive pathways in the region.

Athirappilly is promoting sustainable development through biodiversity conservation, with a People’s Biodiversity Register documenting over 1,800 species. The panchayat aims to connect conservation efforts with community livelihoods via Access and Benefit Sharing.

Global leaders emphasize the ocean's critical role in climate action as scientists warn of a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are altering marine ecosystems and increasing climate risks, including dying coral reefs, biodiversity loss, severe floods, and threats to food security.

A new tiger moth genus, Antaram idukki, discovered exclusively in Kerala’s Idukki, highlights the Western Ghats’ rich biodiversity and the need for habitat conservation.

Sikkim’s home-grown skincare brand Agapi has entered the Bhutan market. The brand produces handcrafted natural skincare products inspired by Sikkim’s biodiversity.

Kelby Ouchley, a Louisiana biologist, highlights the interconnected relationships in bayou ecosystems, emphasizing how human activities like overfishing disrupt species like gar and freshwater mussels. He underscores the ecological and practical value of swamps, including flood control and biodiversity, through his books and work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Kelby Ouchley, a Louisiana biologist, highlights the interconnected balance of plants, animals, and water in bayous and swamps, emphasizing human impacts and the importance of conservation. He explains how overfishing species like gar can disrupt ecosystems by threatening freshwater mussels, which filter water. Ouchley's books explore biodiversity and sustainable practices in Louisiana's swamp environments.

Earth's earliest animals, which reproduced asexually, created low-competition communities with minimal evolutionary change. A shift to sexual reproduction, driven by environmental pressures, triggered a rapid explosion in biodiversity and accelerated evolution.

A group is calling for an independent review of existing GMO approvals in Nigeria due to concerns over biosafety, public health, biodiversity, and farmers’ rights. The request was directed to the government.

Volunteers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are documenting rare species like lichens and fungi through the Gang of Retirees in Search of Life’s Diversity (GRISLD) group. Their work supports the all taxa biodiversity inventory (ATBI) project, which tracks biodiversity amid climate change threats and funding cuts to federal monitoring programs.

Thousands in Albania are protesting a coastal resort project linked to Jared Kushner. Environmental organisations demand the project's suspension, citing threats to biodiversity.

A report finds that proposed planning law changes in England will disproportionately reduce green space access for the poorest communities, exacerbating environmental disparities. Over 7.4 million people, including 1.42 million children under 15, live in areas with no immediate biodiversity, according to a study commissioned by environmental NGOs.

The article discusses the promotion of nature credits during EU Green Week, highlighting topics such as biodiversity, energy taxation, fiscal rules, and the OceanEye initiative. These discussions focus on environmental and economic policy frameworks.

The growing popularity of Fontainebleau Forest near Paris is endangering its biodiversity. The threat is highlighted at the Circuit des 25 Bosses trail in Forêt des Trois Pignons, Milly-la-Forêt, as of May 26, 2026.

The article introduces the concept of creating microforests in urban or suburban spaces to enhance biodiversity and combat climate change. It highlights the benefits of densely planted, self-sustaining mini-forests that require minimal maintenance while maximizing ecological impact. The piece emphasizes a DIY approach, encouraging individuals to participate in local environmental restoration.

Friends of the Lake District announce plans to plant thousands of trees and hedgerows to create new habitats and enhance biodiversity in the region.

A pioneering study at Wakehurst aims to increase bee populations as part of the Nature Unlocked programme, which seeks to enhance biodiversity. The initiative focuses on addressing ecological challenges through targeted conservation efforts.

Golden oyster mushrooms, popular in cuisine, are spreading rapidly across U.S. forests, threatening biodiversity by outcompeting native fungi. Scientists warn their expansion, driven by human cultivation and transport, has affected over 25 states in a decade.

A proposed nature corridor aims to connect London's Lee Valley Regional Park to the Thames via Tower Hamlets, with the goal of enhancing the city's biodiversity. The initiative seeks to create a green link between key natural areas to support wildlife and ecological resilience.

Young tropical forests regrowing on farmland can recover significant biodiversity and species richness within 30 years, offering hope for reversing biodiversity losses. This finding highlights the potential of natural regeneration in conservation efforts, suggesting that ecological recovery is achievable even in degraded landscapes.