We are losing wetlands at an alarming rate—three times faster than forests—making them the world’s most threatened ecosystem.

Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species Jan. 13, 2025 — Ecologists have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two ...

The available science in 1976, long before computers or genetic research for conservation even existed, made clear the snail darter was a valid species worthy of protection. Science, by definition, is ...

UNEP also has longstanding partnerships with species-specific networks and alliances such as the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program and the Great Apes Survival Partnership, a global ...

The recent study published in Nature reveals alarming trends in genetic diversity loss across global species, threatening their ability ... and human activities like logging and hunting. Conservation ...

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