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A cruise ship in Antarctica
Global

Antarctic tourism boom challenges conservationists and regulators alike

January 18, 2024

Tourism’s final frontier is getting more popular by the year, raising concerns about environmental impacts in the absence of any strong managing authority. Antarctica is considered international territory by treaty, though some nations claim parts […]

Kaieteur Falls in Guyana
Latin America and the Caribbean

Iconic South American park caught in the middle of territorial dispute

January 9, 2024

One of world’s most biodiverse national parks finds itself in the middle of a simmering and increasingly dangerous territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela. The park is also a central pillar of Guyana’s plans to […]

Niagara Falls State Park in the winter, New York.
North America

 America’s oldest state park enjoys a multi-million-dollar makeover

December 21, 2023

After decades of neglect Niagara Falls State Park, the iconic international tourist attraction and historic honeymoon destination, is looking better than ever thanks to a multi-million-dollar revitalization campaign now almost complete. Niagara Falls makes up […]

Aerial view of Amazon forest
Global

COP28 talks end with call for more protected lands and waters

December 14, 2023

Nations gathered in Dubai this week pledged to redouble their efforts toward tackling climate change and transitioning away from fossil fuels. The 28th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) […]

The Atlantic salmon has moved from Least Concern to Near Threatened on the IUCN list.
Global

Rising number of threatened species underscores the need for more protected areas

December 14, 2023

44,016 species now face the risk of extinction if more isn’t done to save them, according to the latest assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In the latest update of the famous […]

Elephants drinking water at Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Global

Expectations low as COP28 talks near

November 28, 2023

Managers of protected areas will be watching the start of this week’s climate change negotiations in the Middle East closely with great anticipation, but very few real expectations. The latest Conference of Parties to the […]

Killarney National Park was the first national park created in Ireland in 1932.
Europe

Ireland works overtime to improve its conservation image

November 17, 2023

Authorities in Ireland are on a mission to expand and improve formal protections for natural areas and wildlife across the Emerald Isle. The new push comes after what critics characterize as years of mismanagement and […]

Jotunheimen National Park in Norway is one of the most popular destinations among nature lovers.
Europe

Green groups in Europe voice mixed feelings over forthcoming Nature Restoration Law

November 16, 2023

European Union leaders are hailing a new agreement that will pave the way for an EU-wide Nature Restoration Law sometime early next year. The proposed law would direct EU member states to expand ecosystem protections […]

Spanish moss and bald cypress trees at Caddo Lake State Park in Texas.
North America

Texas voters approve $1 billion state park fund

November 8, 2023

The Lone Star State’s voters have gifted a massive pool of money to conservation authorities for creating more state parks. Texas’ Proposition 14 passed with overwhelming support on Tuesday, paving the way for a new […]

The western shoulder of Mt Adam with views towards Saunders Island. (Photo courtesy of Falklands Conservation)
Latin America and the Caribbean

The Falkland Islands will establish its first national park

November 1, 2023

Pictures shared from the Hill Cove Mountains of the Falkland Islands look like they were taken from another world—treeless tundra partially shrouded in clouds, crystal-blue alpine lakes, and rocky hillsides looming over silky seas. “Pretty […]

Guadalupe River State Park is one of the popular state parks near Austin and San Antonio in Texas.
North America

Texans to vote on $1 billion state park package

October 25, 2023

In two weeks, the citizens of Texas will head to the polls to determine the fate of a $1 billion state park expansion plan. Proposition 14 is up for a vote on Texas ballots in […]

The Nine-Bend River runs through the Wuyi Mountain range at Wuyishan National Park, China.
Asia

China’s massive national park push raises troubling questions

October 23, 2023

China is pushing forward with a vision to establish the largest national park network in the world over the coming decade. But Beijing’s huge land and water conservation strategy is beginning to draw greater scrutiny […]

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