Another giant has left us: the Sumatran rhino is extinct in the wild in Sabah
In the Malaysian state of Sabah there are no Sumatran rhinos left in the wild, Environment Minister says.
South Sudan has banned all forms of hunting
South Sudan has banned all forms of wildlife hunting, the National Conservation Agency stated. A progressive step for a country still facing civil war.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018, the magic of the marine world in the winning photos
The underwater world bustles with colours and life. The winning pictures of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018 take us into a magic, submerged reality.
World Whale Day. On 13 February we celebrate the giants of the oceans and their future
The celebration aims to raise awareness on the need of protecting whales, the oceans’ most iconic mammals threatened by human-related activities.
Norway announces ban on fur farms
Norway, which was once Europe’s top fur producer, has decided to ban the production of fur and phase out all fur farms in the country.
Andrea Crosta. The man who uses his intelligence network to prevent poaching and save endangered animals
The first NGO that puts an intelligence network at the service of the planet. People who work in the shadows to eradicate poaching and save elephants along with other endangered species. This is the Elephant Action League, and we spoke to its founder Andrea Crosta.
Russia is home to a new national park. And it’s one of Europe’s biggest
A new national park has been established in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. It extends for 122,000 hectares, is home to rocky islands covered by lush forests and is one of the old continent’s largest.
British Columbia has banned grizzly bear hunting, permanently
The Canadian province of British Columbia has banned grizzly bear hunting in all its forms. According to the Environment Minister, bears are worth more alive.
National Geographic picks the most spectacular nature photos of 2017
National Geographic has awarded the best nature photography from all over the world, to make us discover, with more conscious eyes, the wonders surrounding us. Here are all the winning photos.
The top news stories of 2017 for sustainability
These are the top news stories of 2017 and the people who have most left a mark on a year that has been intense yet also rewarding from the point of view of social and environmental sustainability.