Biodiversity Loss

Climate change and deforestation threaten biodiversity in Pakistan’s Bajaur

Rising temperatures, deforestation and pollution are threatening biodiversity in Pakistan’s Bajaur district, with experts warning that urgent conservation measures...

Century-old banyan turned restaurant silences birds in southwest Bangladesh

A restaurant built on a century-old banyan tree in Jhenaidah is attracting crowds, but residents and environmentalists warn the...

Two acres of wetland reed forest burned for ‘Mini Sundarbans’ project

Burning of a floating reed wetland at Khulna University for a “Mini Sundarbans” project has triggered criticism over biodiversity...

10-foot wall in protected Teknaf forest sparks biodiversity fears

A boundary wall in Teknaf’s protected forest alarms residents and environmentalists, who warn it could block wildlife movement, harm...

Timber syndicate accused of razing 200 acres of forest in Bandarban hills

Illegal logging, hill cutting and blocked streams in Bandarban’s remote Alikadam-Thanchi area have devastated forests, dried water sources and...

Bangladesh minister vows zero tolerance for poison fishing practices

Bangladesh’s environment minister vows zero tolerance for poison fishing, warning of ecosystem destruction, species loss and long-term food security...

Ex Army Officer Among Six Fined for Killing Thousands of Migratory Birds in Munshiganj

Six individuals, including a retired army officer, were fined after killing thousands of migratory birds in Munshiganj, raising serious...

Tree planting rises, but Kenya still losing its natural forests

Kenya’s ambitious tree plantin drive is boosting cover, but experts warn natural forests continue to decline, exposing gaps in...

Viral tourism threatens wildlife sanctuary in Satchari Hill Forest

A remote wildlife pond in Satchari Hill Forest is facing disturbance after going viral online, with conservationists warning that...

Wildlife crisis deepens in Chattogram Hill Tracts forests

Wildlife in the Chattogram Hill Tracts faces growing threats from deforestation, habitat loss and illegal hunting, as conservationists urge...

Climate change shifts flowering seasons worldwide, threatening ecosystems

A new study finds climate change is altering flowering seasons across the tropics and beyond, raising risks of pollination...

Nature loss threatens business survival, IPBES warns

UN-backed IPBES assessment says biodiversity loss endangers global businesses, warning firms must restore nature or face supply chain shocks,...