A new Natural History GCSE in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will teach students about UK habitats, human impact on nature, and climate breakdown, with at least 20 hours of fieldwork, aiming to make the subject accessible to all despite unequal green space access.
Thousands protested in Tirana against a coastal tourism complex linked to Jared Kushner, citing environmental damage and corruption concerns. The project plans hotels on Sazan island and a protected wetland, sparking investigations and protests.
A report warns that proposed changes to planning laws in England will further disadvantage the poorest communities in their access to green spaces and biodiversity. Exemptions for developers, particularly for small and brownfield sites, disproportionately affect deprived areas, exacerbating existing nature poverty.
A report warns that proposed changes to England's planning laws will further disadvantage the poorest communities by reducing their access to green spaces and biodiversity. Exemptions for developers, particularly on small and brownfield sites, disproportionately affect deprived areas, exacerbating existing nature poverty.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to prepare an action plan within a month to evict thousands of encroachers from the Agasthyamalai biodiversity hotspot. The court also mandated disciplinary action against 118 government servants involved in land encroachment.
Madagascar's exceptional biodiversity is being studied with advanced technologies like eDNA, acoustic monitoring, and camera traps. These methods help identify endemic species and understand their response to threats like deforestation, aiding crucial conservation efforts.
The River Wye catchment has been recognised as a living ecosystem with intrinsic rights in a UK-first charter, aiming to protect the polluted river. This initiative, part of the global 'rights of nature' movement, grants the river rights to flow, biodiversity, and freedom from pollution, with local councils adopting the charter and campaigners pushing for stronger regulation and enforcement.
The River Wye catchment has been recognized as a living ecosystem with intrinsic rights via a new UK charter. Campaigners hope this will aid in saving the polluted river, which faces ecological collapse due to nutrient runoff from industrial farming and sewage spills.
On International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22), China highlights its commitment to biodiversity protection, emphasizing its role as an early signatory to the Convention on Biological Diversity and its unique approach to conservation.
Shanghai hosted an event on May 22 for International Day for Biological Diversity. Minister Huang Runqiu and Mayor Gong Zheng emphasized China's commitment to biodiversity protection and ecological civilization, highlighting national efforts and Shanghai's local initiatives.
Yili Group released its 2025 Biodiversity Protection Report (10th Anniversary Special Edition), detailing a decade of commitment to ecological conservation. The report highlights Yili's long-term strategy, global alignment, adaptive practices, and supply chain leadership in biodiversity protection, earning international recognition.
On International Day for Biological Diversity, China highlights its commitment to ecological protection and green development. The country is implementing various initiatives, from safeguarding ancient tea trees in Fujian to relocating badgers in Shanghai and boosting wild elk populations in Gansu, contributing 'Chinese solutions' to global biodiversity efforts.
Guangzhou launched its International Day for Biological Diversity campaign, showcasing urban conservation successes. The city has seen significant increases in bird and insect species in its wetlands and mountains, and is a key site for pangolin and black-faced spoonbill protection.
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Beijing has made significant achievements in biodiversity protection, with ecological environment quality steadily improving. Rare species are frequently appearing, and the city's biodiversity level ranks among the top global metropolises.
On Biodiversity Day, the UN highlights the critical role of local communities and traditional knowledge in conservation efforts, emphasizing that grassroots actions are vital for global ecological and socio-economic resilience.
The IUCN reports over 4,300 species in Southeast Asia are critically endangered or endangered, with tigers, pangolins, and vultures among those facing urgent threats, largely due to wildlife trafficking.
The IUCN reports over 4,300 species in Southeast Asia are critically endangered or endangered, including tigers, giant catfish, gibbons, pangolins, and vultures. Wildlife trafficking is identified as a major threat.
Artificial light at night (ALAN) from streetlights disrupts wildlife, affecting insect navigation, pollination, bat activity, and migratory bird patterns. Scientists suggest part-night lighting and targeted illumination systems to balance human safety with biodiversity conservation.
China released its 2026 Biodiversity List, documenting 168,871 species and subspecies, an increase of 6,154 from the previous year. The list, a unique annual publication, includes new entries in zoology, botany, and mycology, reinforcing China's commitment to global biodiversity efforts.
China's ecological environment has seen significant improvement, evidenced by the growth of rare Ghost Orchids in Henan, the appearance of Blue Sheep in Gansu, and the discovery of wild leopards in the Minshan Mountains. President Xi Jinping emphasized biodiversity as fundamental to sustainable development, advocating for a win-win approach where ecological protection drives economic growth.
On May 22nd, China marked International Day for Biological Diversity with an event in Shanghai. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment released its 7th National Report on the Convention on Biological Diversity, highlighting progress on 21 out of 27 national targets and showcasing efforts in species recovery and habitat protection.
China is advancing its biodiversity protection strategy by establishing a national park system, implementing major conservation projects, and improving governance. The country aims to enhance ecosystem diversity and protect endangered species, focusing on institutional innovation, technological integration, sustainable utilization, ecological culture, and collaborative governance.
Guangdong Province launched its Biodiversity Protection Week in Qingyuan City on May 19, 2026, releasing the "2025 Guangdong Province Ecological Quality Sample Site Biodiversity Monitoring Report." The event highlighted the province's efforts in biodiversity conservation, including population growth of rare species and protection of endangered plants.
A five-year fishing ban on China's Yangtze River has led to a biodiversity rebound, offering a conservation model for Hong Kong. Hong Kong faces ecological damage at popular sites like Sharp Island due to high visitor numbers and inadequate protection, despite government plans to boost ecotourism.
