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December 15, 2020

Fishing area around Hope Bay in Antarctic becomes ocean sanctuary

The closure is supported by the largest krill fishing companies and will secure the year-round protection of the largest Adélie penguin colony in the region.
November 18, 2020

Indigenous voices to be heard for first time in EU debate on conservation

In the livestreamed debate, indigenous people and activists will have the chance to tell European policy makers what they think about conservation.
September 3, 2020

Plan for Protected Areas could displace hundreds of millions, NGOs and experts warn

Environmental and human rights NGOs say nature protection in some regions has become increasingly militarised in recent years.
July 22, 2020

Noted Kenyan conservationist falsely accused of poaching

Many so-called 'conservancies' are fiefdoms for the ultra-rich, the latest manifestations of an ecofascism which has lain at the heart of colonial conservation in Africa for a century, says Survival International.
February 27, 2020

Wild Justice issues legal case to halt release of more than 50 million gamebirds

At their peak, the birds represent half the total bird biomass in the UK and could significantly influence the ecosystem function, campaigners say.
December 5, 2019

New report published on the future for elm trees in the UK

The Future Trees Trust has announced the publishing of a review on the current state and future of elm trees in the UK.
July 5, 2019

Methodist Church recognises a climate emergency

Faced with a climate emergency the Methodist Conference has called on the UK to achieve net zero emissions well before 2050.
June 25, 2019

Lawyers allege illegal fishing activities in North Sea nature reserve

ClientEarth has lodged an official complaint with the European Commission over a proposed management plan for the Dogger Bank, which is home to sharks, porpoises and other iconic species.
June 18, 2019

Indian government 'prepares all-out assault on tribal rights'

Survival International says one of the biggest human rights violations in the world is being planned, with almost no voices outside India raised in opposition.
April 29, 2019

Methodist Modern Art collection to undergo major conservation

The collection includes work by world-class artists such as Graham Sutherland, Elisabeth Frink, William Roberts, Patrick Heron and Maggi Hambling.