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Animals Mexico

21. February 2022

Bullfighting Is No Longer Legal Here

Sinaloa has become the fifth Mexican state to ban bullfighting altogether, a decision activists deem to be beyond positive, since the authorities have categorized the traditional activity as animal cruelty.

Environment

Environment Cuba

20. February 2022

This New Marine Protected Area Is Good News for Biodiversity

The northwestern coast of Cuba will gain a new marine protected area meant to protect animal and vegetal species alike, boosting the protection of what is currently one of the country’s least protected coastlines.

Animals

Animals Costa Rica

14. February 2022

Study Shows More Proof of Success for Conservation Work

Large species such as jaguars and pumas thrive on land with the most protection in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, new findings suggest, earning conservation efforts yet another badge of success.

Environment

Environment Ecuador

10. February 2022

These Waters Are Getting the Protection They Need

The Galápagos Islands gain a new marine reserve that expends by 50% the surface area of existing protected waters, a necessity since seas are great regulating assets for the global climate.

Environment

Environment Portugal

6. February 2022

Europe’s Largest Marine Protected Area Is Coming to Life

A newly founded marine-protected area off the coast of Portugal will be Europe’s largest - and home of a vast array of birds and underworld species - as part of the country’s effort to achieve its goal to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030.

Animals

Animals European Union

31. January 2022

Animal Welfare During Transport Gets Spotlight Attention

Members of the European Parliament are calling for the respect of animal welfare during the transport of live animals across the European Union, in a drive to end animal cruelty and inhumane practices.

Environment

Environment South Africa

29. January 2022

New Marine Conservation Initiative Aims to Protect the Indian Ocean

A new network of marine conservation, coined the Great Blue Wall, has been created by ten countries with a goal of promoting transboundary cooperation in an effort to protect the great Indian Ocean.

Animals

Animals Mexico

27. January 2022

Conservation Wins Again: Jaguar Population Thrives

Over an 8-year period, the jaguar population of Mexico grew by 20%, proof that the national conservation strategies adopted are working - and authorities, communities and businesses alike contributed to this success.

Health

Health USA

19. January 2022

Record Number of Vaccines Delivered to Developing Countries

The U.N.-backed dose-sharing initiative, Covax, delivered a record number of coronavirus vaccine doses in the last month of 2021: over 309 million doses were delivered to over 70 countries in December, roughly a third of all deliveries last year in a single month.

Animals

Animals United Kingdom

9. January 2022

These Invertebrates Will Be Better Protected

By recognizing invertebrate animals like lobsters, crabs, and octopi as sentient beings - or beings with consciousness - the government of the United Kingdom is taking a step in the right direction towards better protecting these species.