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IUCN: Endangered gray whale recovering, but…

The critically endangered western gray whale population that feeds in Russia’s Far East waters is slowly showing signs of recovery, but their numbers and...

Nigeria ready to tackle illicit wildlife trade – Mohammed

The Federal Ministry of Environment with the collaboration of sister agencies has spread its tentacles across the nation’s borders to check the illegal trading...

‘Over half of world’s primate species threatened with extinction’

Only 25 individuals of the Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) are thought to be left in the wild, confined to a small patch of rainforest...

Again, worry over African vultures imminent extinction

Six of Africa’s 11 vulture species – the continent’s largest and most recognisable birds of prey – are now at a higher risk of...

Sumatran Rhino may go extinct, warns IUCN

With fewer than 100 Sumatran Rhinos surviving in the wild, the species will likely become extinct unless the Indonesian Government urgently implements the Sumatran...

IUCN update portrays mixed fortunes for conservation

Successful conservation action has boosted the populations of the Iberian Lynx and the Guadalupe Fur Seal, while the African Golden Cat, the New Zealand...

COP11: African Lion, Polar Bear, others require strict protection

The 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CMS COP11) to the UNEP Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals...

Thailand’s tortoise seizures escalate, says report

Tortoises and freshwater turtles may be slow movers, but they are being smuggled at lightning speed through Thailand, with close to 19,000 seized in...

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LAWMA deepens strategic partnership with NAN on waste management advocacy

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic media collaboration with the News Agency...
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StopEACOP coalition welcomes climate trial against TotalEnergies in France

The StopEACOP coalition has welcomed the opening of France’s first major climate trial against an oil and gas multinational, as...

UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) held its Regional Caucus for North Africa...

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LAWMA deepens strategic partnership with NAN on waste management advocacy

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its...

StopEACOP coalition welcomes climate trial against TotalEnergies in France

The StopEACOP coalition has welcomed the opening of France’s first...
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