Conservation

Wetlands at Cape Agulhas declared Ramsar world heritage site

South Africa's wetlands at Cape Agulhas in Bredasdorp have been declared a world heritage site by the Ramsar Convention. The announcement came during World Wetlands Day celebrations at Rondevlei in Cape Town. Deputy Minister Narend Singh highlighted the significance of this recognition for conservation efforts.

Mga tagapangalaga ng Masungi, tutol sa proyekto ng wind energy

February 02, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Ang Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. ay nangunguna sa pagtutol sa 603-megawatt wind farm ng Rizal Wind Energy Corporation dahil sa potensyal na pinsala sa watershed at karst landscape. Ayon sa mga tagapangalaga, ang proyekto ay sumasaklaw sa protected areas sa Antipolo at Tanay. Ang DENR ay tumanggi sa kanilang petisyon para sa cease-and-desist order, na nagsasabing compliant ang energy firm.

Agham

Scientists develop footprint method to track elusive small mammals

Africa

Undercover investigation exposes cruelty in South Africa's cub petting

Agham

Frog meat trade spread deadly chytrid fungus from Brazil

Kruger National Park launches relief fund for flood damage

Kruger National Park has initiated a relief fund to repair infrastructure damaged by recent heavy rains. Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp announced the initiative following an aerial assessment of the park. He praised the swift response that ensured no injuries or fatalities occurred within the park.

Hong Kong bolsters environmental reviews with AI and laser sensors

January 11, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department is deploying artificial intelligence and laser sensors to enhance environmental impact assessments for major projects, supporting sustainable development in the Northern Metropolis. The department has implemented two systems at Hong Kong Wetland Park in Tin Shui Wai—one for detecting bird species and another for monitoring trees—in preparation for the park's planned expansion.

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