Over 230 illegally imported stony corals seized at JFK Airport are now being rehabilitated at New York Aquarium for conservation education and propagation, providing a second chance for these vital marine animals.

Researchers have discovered unusual freshwater ‘oases’ on the exposed shorelines of the Great Salt Lake, revealing a previously unknown underground water system that could help reduce dust problems and restore the ecosystem.

A historic agreement in Canada’s Northwest Territories transfers stewardship of 150,000 square miles of land and fresh water to a coalition of 21 First Nations, securing long-term conservation of vital boreal and tundra ecosystems.

Civil engineer Carlos Mallo Molina abandoned his career to protect a marine ecosystem in Tenerife, founding nonprofit Innoceana which successfully prevented construction of a port in a marine protected area.

Sara King coordinates the Rewilding Network in Britain, connecting landowners and conservationists who are successfully restoring ecosystems and seeing wildlife return naturally without human interference.

The world’s smallest raptor, the elf owl, successfully took its first flight from a nest in an Arizona backyard, marking an important milestone for this tiny predator that weighs just 40 grams.

Switzerland transformed its once-polluted waterways into clean, swimmable rivers and lakes through strict environmental laws, modern sewage treatment, and sustained public investment.

The Nuer people of western Ethiopia and South Sudan maintain a sacred relationship with birds, using them for weather forecasting, finding food, and cultural practices, offering a model for conservation that respects indigenous knowledge.

Sri Lanka has announced plans to restore protected status to a vital mangrove ecosystem in Vidattaltivu that was previously downgraded, reinforcing the country’s commitment to mangrove conservation and biodiversity protection.

Amazon countries are implementing multiple strategies to combat deforestation, including protected areas, Indigenous land rights formalization, and sustainable land use regulations that preserve vital rainforest ecosystems.

Restoration of Ecuador’s degraded Antisana páramo has successfully revitalized water sources, brought back native vegetation, and reintroduced wildlife including deer, foxes, and even pumas after removing non-native livestock.

Scottish Wildlife Trust purchased the massive Inverbroom Estate to restore natural habitats, combat climate change, and support local communities while protecting Scotland’s rare temperate rainforest ecosystems.

Lotus flowers have bloomed again in Kashmir’s Wular Lake after a 30-year absence, revitalizing local culture and livelihoods tied to these important plants.

Ocean accounts are emerging as important frameworks that integrate environmental, economic, and social data about our seas to support sustainable policy decisions and better ocean management.

Rainwater harvesting ponds in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts are reviving dried-up streams, supporting local biodiversity when natural water sources face climate and human pressures.

Aspen saplings are growing tall and broad in Yellowstone National Park for the first time in 80 years, thanks to the ecological balance restored by the reintroduction of gray wolves in 1995.

Indigenous communities in Panama are partnering with Smithsonian researchers to restore degraded lands by planting native trees, creating environmental benefits while maintaining land ownership and receiving fair compensation.

Adult winter-run Chinook salmon have returned to California’s McCloud River after nearly a century, marking a significant milestone in the recovery of this endangered species.

A new podcast series explores how empathy and spiritual ecology can help humans repair their broken relationship with nature, offering a holistic approach to addressing environmental challenges.

Deep-sea coral restoration efforts in the Gulf of Mexico are showing promising results with survival rates of 60-90%, helping to recover marine ecosystems damaged by the 2011 oil spill.

Political will ranks among the most critical factors in preventing tropical deforestation, with successful conservation efforts in Brazil and Indonesia showing that societies can protect forests when they prioritize it.

Chattanooga has transformed from one of America’s most polluted cities to become North America’s first National Park City, creating a model for connecting urban residents with nature while preserving the local environment.

Applying landscape ecology principles to urban planning creates cities that enhance habitat quality and ecological connectivity, not just reduce emissions.

David Akana leads Mongabay Africa with a mission to expand inclusive environmental journalism across the continent, building a diverse 17-person team and launching coverage in local languages to deepen community engagement.

Engaging in outdoor hobbies like gardening, raising chickens, and beekeeping connects people with nature and fosters environmental stewardship while providing mental health benefits.

A coalition of environmental organizations has launched a £1 billion initiative to bring nature into UK urban areas, starting with £15.5 million invested across 40 towns and cities to improve access to green spaces.

Nestlé has invested in two major reforestation projects in Brazil that will plant 11 million trees across 8,000 hectares, supporting the company’s net zero goals while strengthening its cocoa and coffee supply chains.

Sri Lanka has formally protected the 40,000-hectare Nilgala ecosystem as a forest reserve, preserving the country’s largest intact savanna landscape with its unique biodiversity and cultural significance.

Australia’s Murujuga Cultural Landscape has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its outstanding universal value and 50,000 years of Indigenous stewardship.

Musicians are now crediting nature as an artist in their works and sharing royalties with conservation efforts, creating a new model for environmental stewardship through art.

Kew Gardens’ iconic Palm House will undergo a 5-year renovation to become the world’s first net zero glasshouse, reducing the garden’s carbon footprint while preserving its historic tropical plant collection.

Native American teens completed a month-long journey paddling the newly freed Klamath River, celebrating the removal of four dams that restored ancient salmon runs vital to Indigenous communities.

A self-taught gardener has transformed his backyard into an extraordinary four-season garden that has raised $675,000 for charity over 22 years of public openings.

Germany’s once-polluted Emscher River has been transformed from Europe’s dirtiest waterway into a thriving ecosystem through a €5.5 billion restoration project, creating vibrant green spaces in the former industrial heartland.

Colombia created a 2.7 million-acre protected territory in the Amazon to safeguard the Yuri-Passé isolated indigenous group, ensuring they can maintain their traditional way of life while preserving vital Amazonian ecosystems.

A grey-headed albatross was spotted in Sri Lanka, marking the first-ever record of this species north of the equator and highlighting the revival of seabird watching in the island nation.

A community-led reforestation project in Nepal has successfully transformed barren land into dense forests, providing local villages with nearby sources for firewood and livestock feed while increasing vegetation density.

The River Seine in Paris has reopened for public swimming after a century-long ban, offering residents and visitors access to free supervised swimming areas in the heart of the French capital.

England plans to repurpose less productive farmland for nature restoration while supporting more productive areas to maintain or increase food output, creating a more balanced approach to land use.

Forest therapy provides evidence-based health benefits including reduced stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and improved immune function, helping people reconnect with nature for better mental and physical wellbeing.

Toronto has transformed former industrial areas into thriving urban forests covering 17% of the city, creating a green infrastructure network so extensive it’s visible from space.

Ethiopia’s largest community conservation area is developing self-sufficiency initiatives after losing USAID funding, allowing local communities to continue protecting wildlife and their ancestral lands.

Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park has achieved significant wildlife recovery, with elephant, giraffe, and buffalo populations growing up to sixfold, while simultaneously working to address local communities’ concerns about land access.

Communities across the country are using simple deed transfers to permanently protect land for conservation purposes, creating wildlife habitats and green spaces without complex bureaucracy.

Brazil’s Akroá Gamella Indigenous people successfully reclaimed part of their ancestral territory, shut down illegal landfills that had contaminated their water sources for 12 years, and began restoring the land through reforestation and ecological practices.

The United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France brought together diverse ocean advocates who secured significant commitments including progress on the Plastics Treaty and new Marine Protected Areas, elevating voices from coastal communities worldwide.

Panama’s Darién National Park receives significant reinforcements with 30 new park rangers and advanced monitoring technology to help protect one of Central America’s most biodiverse rainforests from illegal mining, logging, and encroaching development.

A Brazilian fishing village has transformed from hunting manatees to protecting them through ecotourism, creating sustainable livelihoods while helping conserve a critically endangered species.

Dynamic Planet’s ‘Revive Our Ocean’ initiative empowers coastal communities to establish marine protected areas, addressing both ocean conservation and local economic development.

Scientists have discovered that migrating bogong moths navigate their 1,000-kilometer journey using both Earth’s magnetic field and the stars as compasses, demonstrating remarkable navigation abilities in these tiny-brained insects.

Nations at the UN Ocean Conference pledged to protect vast stretches of their territorial waters as marine protected areas, advancing global efforts to safeguard 30 percent of the Earth’s oceans by 2030.

After 500 years of local extinction, the European beaver has officially returned to Portugal, bringing significant ecological benefits that will help restore river ecosystems and combat drought and wildfires.

The United Nations World Oceans Day 2025 celebrates the theme ‘Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us’ to highlight the ocean’s vital role in supporting life on Earth while promoting sustainable management of this critical resource.

Canada celebrates National Tree Day on September 24 annually, mobilizing thousands to plant over 10,000 trees nationwide to support environmental sustainability and biodiversity.

A historian in Ecuador rediscovered and rebuilt a 1,000-year-old water management system from the pre-Incan Paltas civilization, bringing reliable water to drought-prone communities across the region.

New technological tools and collaborative approaches are helping to protect rainforests worldwide, enabling more effective monitoring and conservation of these vital ecosystems.

Artificial reefs made from human ashes are being developed to revive degraded British seabeds, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burials while enhancing marine biodiversity.

Pacific Indigenous marine conservation practices are being blended with Western approaches at the UN Ocean Conference, creating more effective ocean protection by combining traditional wisdom with formal conservation frameworks.

The winners of the 2025 UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition captured stunning images from around the world that showcase marine biodiversity and highlight the importance of ocean conservation efforts.

After 138 years, the Yurok tribe has reclaimed the 19,000-hectare Blue Creek watershed in California, restoring a vital cold-water sanctuary critical for salmon survival and tribal cultural practices.

Australia plans to declare 30% of its oceans as highly protected areas by 2030, banning all fishing and extraction activities to safeguard marine biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

England plans to ban destructive bottom trawling in half of its protected seas, covering 30,000 square kilometers of ecologically sensitive seabed habitats.

Reforestation efforts in Uganda have returned over 24,000 hectares of degraded land to forests, strengthening ecosystems and creating economic opportunities for local communities.

Research reveals that integrating traditional community knowledge with protected area management in the Amazon creates more effective conservation outcomes, addressing long-standing socio-environmental conflicts.

The Yurok Tribe has reclaimed 17,000 acres of sacred land around the Klamath River in Northern California, completing a 47,097-acre transfer that effectively doubles the tribe’s land holdings and creates a permanent salmon sanctuary.

Indigenous forest rangers are helping protect the critically endangered Philippine eagle through nest monitoring and habitat preservation, ensuring the survival of one of the world’s rarest raptors.

Luxury eco-lodges are powering wildlife conservation with their premium pricing models, funding anti-poaching units, scientific research, and habitat restoration while offering guests immersive educational experiences.

Birmingham band I Declare released a musical tribute to Alabama’s Cahaba River and its iconic lilies, highlighting the environmental challenges facing this unique ecosystem.

The new NatureCounts app transforms bird population tracking by replacing paper-based methods with smartphone technology, helping scientists collect vital data more efficiently to address the alarming decline of North American birds.

Scientists discovered the world’s largest coral colony in the Solomon Islands, measuring 34 meters across and estimated to be 300 years old, providing valuable insights for coral conservation efforts.

31 new cities across five continents have earned Wetland City Accreditation for their conservation efforts, expanding the global network to 74 cities committed to protecting vital urban wetland ecosystems.

Dom Phillips’ posthumous book on saving the Amazon, completed by collaborators after his murder in 2022, launches across three countries, creating a lasting legacy of collective solutions for rainforest protection.

Plants increase their nectar production when they hear bee buzzing sounds approaching them, revealing a sophisticated communication system that enhances the plant-pollinator relationship.

Wisconsin landowners are adopting innovative water control technologies that allow peaceful coexistence with beavers, preserving valuable wetland ecosystems while preventing property flooding.

Scientists continue investigating nine fascinating natural mysteries around the world, from singing sand dunes to pink lakes, offering insights into Earth’s complex natural processes while still leaving many questions unanswered.

Musician Cosmo Sheldrake creates innovative compositions using sounds from nature, with his latest project seeking legal recognition for an Ecuadorian forest as co-creator of a song, advancing rights for the more-than-human world.

Lichens growing on stone surfaces are transforming our understanding of the relationship between living and non-living elements, helping us reconnect with the natural world by blurring the boundaries between biology and geology.

European countries removed a record 542 river barriers in 2024, freeing up waterways for wildlife migration and restoring natural river flows across the continent.

Five renowned British design studios have unveiled nature-inspired memorial proposals for Queen Elizabeth II in St. James’ Park, reflecting her love for the natural world and dedication to public service.

Scientists discovered 355-million-year-old reptile footprints in Australia that push back the origin of amniotes by at least 35 million years, transforming our understanding of when and where modern land animals evolved.

The UK has established the 3,148-acre Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve to protect wildlife and historic landscapes that inspired the Brontë sisters’ literary works, creating a crucial habitat connection near urban areas.

Carlos Mallo Molina won the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize for successfully stopping a port project that threatened marine biodiversity in Tenerife’s protected waters, leading to plans for an environmental education center instead.

Federal legislation protects 110 million acres of American wilderness as places of natural wonder and spiritual value, preserving essential landscapes that shape our national identity and provide crucial ecological benefits for current and future generations.

A migratory Asian paradise flycatcher has returned to the same garden in Sri Lanka for four consecutive years, highlighting the remarkable site fidelity behavior of migratory birds and encouraging local bird watching efforts.

Research shows that overlooked green spaces like railway corridors and drainage areas can be valuable urban assets, providing biodiversity support, cooling effects, and community engagement opportunities through minimal intervention.

The 10th Our Ocean Conference secured $9.1 billion in commitments for ocean conservation efforts, focusing on transforming oceans from crisis to hope over the next decade.

The 10th annual Our Ocean Conference in Busan secured $9.1 billion in new funding for ocean protection initiatives, advancing global marine conservation efforts despite the notable absence of US participation.

Robert Macfarlane’s new book ‘Is A River Alive?’ challenges readers to recognize rivers as living entities, potentially transforming our environmental laws and relationship with nature for better protection of waterways.

A Devon estate has transformed 61 hectares of conventional farmland into a nature restoration project that simultaneously serves as therapy for mental health patients, showing how ecological and human wellbeing can be addressed together.

Scientists have identified Methuselah, a 4,800-year-old bristlecone pine in California’s White Mountains, as the world’s oldest known living non-clonal tree, providing valuable insights into biological resilience and survival strategies.

Activists purchased 63 acres of former strip mine land in Kentucky to prevent prison construction and restore the natural ecosystem, offering a sustainable alternative to incarceration-based economic development.

Trees in an Italian forest synchronized their bioelectrical signals hours before a solar eclipse, revealing sophisticated communication and sensing abilities that suggest forests function as interconnected living collectives.

China’s Three-North Shelterbelt Program has doubled forest coverage in northern regions from 5% to over 10% since 1978, creating a 3,000-kilometer living barrier against desertification while supporting food security and local economies.

A group of women in Mexico’s Yucatán state successfully restored mangrove forests and ecosystem services over 15 years, bringing back wildlife and coastal protection to their community.

A pioneering initiative called Revive Our Ocean launches to help communities accelerate ocean protection and reach the goal of safeguarding 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.

Financial incentives for forest protection emerge as a viable solution to combat deforestation in Panama, helping preserve critical ecosystems while providing economic benefits to local landowners.

California’s Channel Islands, a protected archipelago off the southern coast, harbor unique wildlife and diverse ecosystems that make them North America’s equivalent to the Galapagos Islands.

A small diner in India’s remote Chug Valley helps revive traditional Monpa cuisine and farming practices while protecting local forests and food heritage.

The Wildlife Trusts acquire 4,000 sheep as part of England’s largest land restoration project aimed at balancing conservation with sustainable farming.