The landmark treaty for marine conservation has now reached enough ratifications to become a binding law, paving the way for protection across vast international waters.
New Zealand has transformed a mountain sacred to the Māori into a legal person — giving it rights, say advocates, akin to those of living beings.
The United States' Chicago River hosted its first organised open-water swim in almost a century — a symbolic moment that underscores how far its cleanup has come.
Ecuador has officially created the Ulba – Baños de Agua Santa Conservation and Sustainable Use Area, protecting nearly 21,986 acres of cloud and montane forests.
Atlantic puffins are making a comeback in Maine, USA, thanks to years of restoration efforts that rebuilt nesting spaces and coaxed the birds back to thrive in once-lost habitats.
A new World Bank initiative will help protect coastal ecosystems and offer fresh livelihood opportunities to communities in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, India, a move that strengthens resilience and economic inclusion.
Cities around the world are increasingly using river- and lake-fed systems to cool buildings, cutting energy use and helping combat urban heat.
Spain is reintroducing wild herbivores, such as Przewalski’s horses and Taurus cattle, to a fire-prone region, aiming to restore ecological balance and mitigate fire severity.
Solar power is growing faster in Central Europe than in the rest of the European Union — a bold shift proving that even countries with moderate resources can lead in the clean energy transition.
A nonprofit has just secured another large tract of land that was previously inaccessible — a significant win for public access, conservation, and outdoor heritage.
