Environmental stakeholders have identified four priority measures to halt the degradation of Tanzania’s wetlands, warning ...

In rural Africa, where livelihoods are often tied directly to the land, environmental degradation poses a critical threat to both ecosystems and people's well-being. New research reveals ways to ...

The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch whereby humans are deemed to be the primary drivers of ecological and environmental change, through activities that lead to environmental degradation.

Tropical forests are essential to sustain high biodiversity and mitigate climate change. They suffer from deforestation, the cutting and converting of forests for agriculture, mining, or ...

SAO PAULO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva came into office in 2023 pledging to tackle deforestation in the Amazon and restore his country as a climate leader after ...

Ninety percent of the world lives with either degraded land, unhealthy air or water stress. In low-income countries, 80 percent live without all three. • The degradation of natural wealth is not just ...

Since Myanmar's 2021 military coup, the country has seen a rise in illegal logging and mining activities, causing extensive deforestation and environmental damage. The situation has implications ...

Nearly 30% of India's geographical area is undergoing land degradation, with 25% experiencing desertification.