conservation

One Sundarbans, two policies: Can fragmented conservation really work?

Bangladesh’s seasonal Sundarbans ban raises questions over fragmented conservation, as tourism and cultural activities continue across the border in...

Madaripur environmentalist gives away free tree saplings for 40 years

For more than four decades, Madaripur environmental activist Rajan Mahmud has distributed free tree saplings and led grassroots efforts...

Climate change redraws wildlife migration maps as species search for survival

Climate change is reshaping wildlife migration and distribution patterns across the globe, forcing species to move in search of...

Indonesia urges stronger biodiversity protection ahead of COP17 talks

Indonesia’s Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has called for stronger public action to protect the country’s biodiversity, warning that...

Bangladesh man fined $18 for killing fishing cat, sparks outrage

A minimal fine for killing a protected fishing cat in Chattogram has sparked outrage, with conservationists warning weak enforcement...

New cave survey in Cambodia reveals viper snake geckos species

Researchers exploring Cambodia’s limestone caves have uncovered new species, including a pit viper and geckos, revealing unique ecosystems and...

Robot dog tested to protect forests from climate threat

An AI-powered robotic dog is being tested by Oxford researchers to map forests, monitor tree health and biodiversity, and...

Sundarbans awareness event sparks habitat pressure fears

An awareness programme held deep inside Bangladesh’s Sundarbans has drawn criticism for disturbing wildlife, as conservationists warn such mechanised...

Bangladesh rescues 12 Himalayan vultures in distress

Bangladesh rescues 12 critically exhausted Himalayan griffon vultures as winter migration strains the rare species, highlighting conservation challenges, public...

Elephant calf born at Kaptai Park lifts hope

A wild elephant calf born in Kaptai National Park renews optimism, spotlighting habitat protection successes while underscoring urgent needs...

Rising threat to fishing cats in Bangladesh conflicts

Human wildlife conflict is driving killings of fishing cats in Bangladesh as fear, misidentification and habitat loss threaten a...

Close to forests, excluded from conservation decisions

Local communities play a frontline role in protecting forests and biodiversity around Nepal’s national parks, but women, Indigenous people...