Protecting forests, losing trees: the role of community involvement - Volume 52 Issue 4

Effect of land-use changes on the space–time distribution of ant diversity in the south-western Brazilian Amazon - Volume 52 Issue 4

Open access journal - Environmental Conservation - Professor Nicholas V. C. Polunin

Local peoples’ values and disvalues in and around an Indian protected area undergoing urbanization

Amazonian forest conservation through sustainable use: evidence based on Brazil nut life histories linked to human occupation - Volume 52 Issue 3

Disinfection resistance in wastewater influents: data gaps and One Health concept challenges

Mexican wolf population increases 11% in 2024, marking ninth consecutive year of growth.

Governor signs two significant Senate Enrolled Acts on homemade food marketing and wildlife funding.

MLA Anmol Gagan Maan clarifies concerns over the Eco-Sensitive Zone proposal, assuring residents that no demolitions will occur and their rights will be protected.

SS Rajamouli Highlights Litter Problem At Deomali Peak.

Pitfalls for the sustainability of forest transitions: evidence from Southeast Asia - Volume 51 Issue 3

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism plans to use over N$45 million towards the protection and management of key species and natural habitats. This was revealed by minister Indileni Daniel during the motivation of her ministerial budget allocation of N$727 million in the National Assembly last week. “The programme further provides for the dedicated conservation and management of high-value species such as elephants, rhinos and pangolin, which are facing extinction risks as a result of increasing levels of poaching,” she said. According to the minister, aerial and ground-based wildlife surveys were conducted to assess the status of wildlife in selected communal area conservancies and in the state-protected areas, while more than 200 black and white rhinos were captured and de-horned. Daniel said better protective measures have to be applied to protect the rhino from poachers. Additionally, to support wildlife-based economic activities in both protected areas, communal conservancy areas and on freehold land, the ministry captured and translocated some animals to conservancies and protected areas. Through these efforts, she said, more job opportunities were created through the existing and new tourism concessions the ministry awarded to communities living inside and near the state-protected areas. Meanwhile, N$51 million is earmarked for tourism growth and development, as well as gaming regulation. Citing the tourist statistical report for 2023, Daniel said tourist arrivals have bounced back from 169 565 during the Covid-19 pandemic to 863 872. The ministry further intends to implement a chain of maintenance and new infrastructure developments that have been assigned over N$33 million. “The programme provides for development, rehabilitation and maintenance of critical infrastructure, while also ensuring that programmes, projects and related activities are timely executed by agreed standards, qualities and specifications,” she said. Daniel further outlined her ministry’s intention to implement a policy coordination and support services programme that has been allocated N$131 million. “Also included under this programme is the oversight of the implementation of 30 apprenticeships, 50 internships, and 25 graduate internships for the 2025/26 financial year, aimed at enhancing youth employability, promoting economic empowerment, and addressing broader social-economic challenges such as unemployment and skills gaps.” The post Over N$45 million earmarked for environmental conservation appeared first on The Namibian.

Pendleton and Umatilla Tribes agree on Umatilla River water rights and streamflow management.

Yavapai County renames planning organization to Y Plan and outlines future transportation strategies.

Savannah Abbot and Olivia Cunningham present unique superpowers at speech contest.

Montana's HB 681 streamlines groundwater appropriation processes and permits for livestock water rights.

Lycoming County receives six bids for fish habitat project and launches broadband survey for residents.

Madagascar’s environmental and human histories are dynamic, complex and deeply intertwined

Environmental Conservation - Professor Nicholas V. C. Polunin

Assessing multidimensional well-being impacts of sustainable agriculture options in rural Malawi using multi-criteria analysis

Commissioners allocate funds for hiring students to oversee brush collection site operations.