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• [New] The 2022 United Nations Biodiversity Conference adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which sets the ambitious target of conserving at least 30% of the world's land and seas by 2030, with a focus on areas that offer important ecosystem services. Project Syndicate
• [New] Biodiversity collapse and climate-related disasters could cost trillions of dollars in lost productive capacity, and have wide-reaching consequences for public health, economic stability, and global security. Project Syndicate
• [New] Efforts to meet the ambitious target of conserving at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030 have fallen short. Project Syndicate
• [New] The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, lasting from 2021 through 2030, is a global movement aiming to support and scale up global restoration efforts while raising awareness of the importance of multi-scale restoration. IUCN
• [New] Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to ensure that 30% of the total area of degraded terrestrial, inland water, and marine and coastal ecosystems is under effective restoration by 2030. IUCN
• [New] The Svalbard Vault acts as a global backup for agricultural biodiversity, protecting unique and irreplaceable seeds from threats like war, climate change, and natural disasters. CNS Media
• [New] As little as £5 could fund a set of camera batteries to monitor the reintroduction of a jaguar prey species in Costa Rica, while £12 is enough to equip a local Rewilding Ranger in Vietnam with essential patrol gear. Green Traveller
• [New] Chestnut signed a long-term agreement to acquire and restore 60,000 acres of native biodiversity with Microsoft Corporation to help them achieve their goal of being carbon negative by 2030. Oxbow Partners
• [New] By capitalizing on data, technologies, and community stewardship, their 2026 operations illustrate a transformative shift - where environmental best practices and socially responsible initiatives support economic opportunities without compromising the integrity of precious ecosystems. Farmonaut
• [New] By promoting eco-tourism and supporting conservation initiatives, Mali has the potential to protect its biodiversity and strengthen its tourism sector. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Mali's tourism industry could experience a decline in the number of tourists visiting nature reserves and wildlife hotspots, which would negatively affect local economies. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Rivers spanning millions of kilometers across the globe are contaminated with antibiotics at concentrations that could foster drug resistance and threaten aquatic species. SciTechDaily
• [New] Lessons learned from the traditional connection with nature in Japanese and Danish architecture could help build greener urban spaces for the future. Horizon Magazine
• [New] Abandoned hardrock mines pose significant global environmental and public health risks, releasing heavy metals and acid drainage that damage ecosystems, threaten downstream communities, and cost governments billions in cleanup. PRG
• [New] Switching to organic compost can reduce chemical runoff by up to 85%, preserving local waterways and biodiversity by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] Rising temperatures will intensify water stress in 670 regions generating $6.9 trillion in GDP, home to 244 million people. ESG Post
• [New] Waterfront populations are expanding quickly, particularly in Asia and Africa, exposing more people to risk while also causing potential disruption to fragile coastal ecosystems. The Hydrographic Society
• [New] Extreme heatwaves are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change, and without immediate, ambitious actions to slow ocean warming and boost coral resilience, we risk the extinction of even more corals from reefs in Florida and around the world. IFLScience
• [New] The surviving corals in Florida could be bred with other Caribbean populations to boost their numbers and increase genetic diversity, an approach known as assisted gene flow. The Conversation
• [New] Current global investments in NbS total approximately USD $200 billion per year, less than half what the United Nations Environment Programme estimates is needed annually by 2030 to effectively address biodiversity loss, land degradation, and the effects of hotter days. Forbes
• [New] The Center for Biological Diversity has highlighted the environmental risks of improper solar waste disposal, including potential harm to wildlife and ecosystems. PVKnowhow
• [New] The Indian wolf, a rare South Asian subspecies, has been officially classified as endangered in the latest IUCN Red List of Threatened Species amid rapid population decline, habitat loss, and human pressures. The Express Tribune

Last updated: 29 October 2025