New protected area and expansion of conservation and protection: understand the decrees signed by Lula at COP15 in MS
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced an expansion of protected areas in the Pantanal and the creation of a new conservation unit in the Cerrado during the COP15 conference in Brazil.
At Lollapalooza, family of southern lapwings gains VIP area in front of the main stage
A family of southern lapwings found a VIP area at the Lollapalooza festival in Brazil, attracting attention as they were protected by festival staff.
Family of Southern Lapwings gets 'VIP area' at Lollapalooza and even a firefighter as a guard
A family of Southern Lapwing birds received a special protected area at Lollapalooza 2026 in São Paulo, with a firefighter volunteering to watch over them.
Troels Lund Poulsen faces harsh criticism: 'I feel like calling him 'Toxic Troels'','
Troels Lund Poulsen, the leader of the Liberal Party in Denmark, faces severe backlash for using pesticides near a water well in a protected area after being warned about the environmental risks.
The CHKO České středohoří celebrates fifty years since its declaration
The Českého středohoří Protected Landscape Area is marking its 50th anniversary since being designated as a protected area in Czechia.
Operation destroys illegal mines and exposes craters, contaminated rivers, and devastation in protected area of Carajás
A major operation in Carajás, Brazil, has revealed extensive environmental degradation caused by illegal mining and logging activities.
Two American helicopters land in the Madonie Park, mayors' protest
American helicopters have landed in the protected Madonie Park, provoking protests from local mayors.
About 150 thousand Amazon turtles are born in a protected area and set a record in RR
Approximately 150,000 Amazon turtles are hatching in Roraima, Brazil, marking a record for the region as they are protected under a conservation project.
1.5-meter boa captured by the Guard on the ring road of Limeira and released in a protected environmental area
A 1.5-meter boa constrictor was captured by the Limeira Guard and released into a protected area after being found near a busy road.
The number of paddlers on the Jizera River in the Czech Paradise is increasing, but according to a study, they do not threaten protected fish.
A study reveals that while the number of paddlers on the Jizera River is growing, this increase does not pose a threat to the area's protected fish species.
HS: Frogs in Espoo are in danger
The breeding area of the protected common frog in Espoo's Lippajärvi nature site was unlawfully damaged during nearby wastewater network renovations, prompting potential legal action by authorities.
Largest lot included in the project to save BRB is in an environmental area with over 100 springs; entities see risk
Environmentalists in Brazil warn against a legislative proposal that includes a valuable lot in a protected area crucial for water resources, potentially threatening over 100 mapped springs.
Castilla y León disqualifies protected homes in ‘Villa Gaviota’, an area with beneficiaries of the PP, despite negative reports
The government of Castilla y León has disqualified protected homes in Villa Gaviota, despite negative reports from local officials and technical experts, citing a Franco-era law.
Grafarvogur declared a protected area
Grafarvogur, a region in Iceland, has been officially designated as a protected area to conserve its natural environment.
Grafarvogurinn protected
The article discusses the protection of the Grafarvogur area in Iceland.
The Minister Protected Grafarvogi
Iceland's Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, has designated the Grafarvogur area as a protected site to preserve its rich biodiversity.
Police find abandoned convoy with illegal timber in protected area of RO
Brazilian police discovered three abandoned trucks loaded with illegal timber near the Mapinguari National Park in Rondônia.
The End of Ayatollah and 'Epic Fury': How the Most Protected Area of Iran Was Attacked in Broad Daylight
The article explores the unprecedented daytime attack on Iran's most fortified region, detailing the advanced military operations behind it.
Unique Soviet-era architecture reminds of itself during renovation: it may cost significantly more
The Lazdynai district of Vilnius, an exceptional example of Soviet architecture, faces renovation challenges due to its designation as a protected cultural heritage area.
Tranås fined for felling 100-year-old oaks
Tranås municipality has been fined 200,000 kronor for unlawfully cutting down century-old oak trees in a protected Natura 2000 area.
The company dumping asphalt waste in the Curonian Spit faces court failures
A company that dumped asphalt waste in a protected area of the Curonian Spit has failed in court due to non-compliance with environmental restoration regulations.
Fire Damages a Listed Building in the Grounds of the Castle in Prague's Veleslavín
A fire has damaged a protected historical building in the Veleslavín area of Prague.
A new protected area Kočka has been added in Brdy. It is full of fossils from the Paleozoic era
The newly established Kočka protected area in Brdy is rich in Paleozoic fossils.
Relocate the parking lots near Skógafoss to protect the nature reserve
Plans are underway to move parking lots at Skógafoss in Iceland to safeguard the protected area.
Castilla-La Mancha urges the dismantling of a via ferrata built in a protected area of Toledo
The government of Castilla-La Mancha has called for the removal of a via ferrata in a protected area of Toledo following environmental concerns and legal infringements raised by local ecologists.
Yle reported on a forest that could not be protected due to a lack of state funds – then a new buyer was found for the forest
A forestry area in Finland, previously unable to secure state protection due to funding issues, has found a new buyer for its conservation.
Montebello Lakes National Park: the natural paradise of multicolored waters in Chiapas
Montebello Lakes National Park, a protected area in Chiapas, Mexico, is renowned for its stunning lakes that display brilliant turquoise to emerald colors due to mineral compositions, offering various ecotourism activities.
The Area near Greenland will also be protected by Swedish Gripens
Swedish Gripen fighter jets will join the defense efforts in the area near Greenland.
Court orders suspension of works in an environmental protection area in Duque Bacelar
A federal court in Brazil has ordered the immediate suspension of urban development and illegal occupations in an environmentally protected area in Duque Bacelar due to threats to fossil sites.
Despite Heldbock Funds: Riederwald Tunnel: Trees Are Allowed to Be Cleared
The Hessian Administrative Court has allowed tree clearing for the construction of the Riederwald tunnel in Frankfurt, dismissing a citizens' initiative's appeal to halt the project despite the discovery of the protected Heldbock beetle in the area.
The protection of the flying squirrel has been left to forestry professionals – authorities mainly instruct logging via email
Authorities in Jyväskylä are under investigation for potentially allowing logging in a protected area for flying squirrels, highlighting the challenges in environmental law enforcement.
MPF signs agreement to demolish part of building illegally constructed in a resting area in João Pessoa
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil has reached an agreement for the partial demolition of a building that was illegally constructed in a protected environmental area in João Pessoa.
A calf is rescued on the coasts of Oaxaca; high tide left it stranded in a Protected Natural Area
A humpback whale calf was rescued and successfully returned to the sea in Oaxaca's Barra de la Cruz-Playa Grande Sanctuary after being stranded due to high tide.
Šumava Has New Inhabitants: A Group of Wild Horses Has Rushed into a New Reserve
A group of wild horses has been introduced to a new reserve in the Šumava Protected Landscape Area, making it the fourteenth reserve for large hoofed animals in the Czech Republic.
Tallinn took a break on the Astangu-Mäeküla protected area issue
The Tallinn city government has decided to support the preservation of natural values in the Astangu-Mäeküla area but will not back the proposal for establishing a protected area submitted by the previous government one month before the elections.
Protected homes from the controversial residential area of Alicante that won positions of the PP, for rent at 1,600 euros
The article discusses the rental of protected housing in a controversial Alicante residential project, which was previously linked to political figures from the Popular Party, for a price of 1,600 euros.
Laugarnestangi designated as a cultural landscape
The Laugarnestangi area in Reykjavík has been designated as a protected cultural landscape, celebrated by the Minister of Environment and the city mayor.
The Hiking Tip: For the Cohesion of Frankfurt
For 35 years, the 'Green Belt' has successfully protected a third of Frankfurt's urban area from development, preserving its diverse natural landscapes.
Want to Extend the Protected Area at Grótta and Seltjörn
The Seltjarnarnes Municipal Council will vote next week on new terms for the protected area at Grótta and Seltjörn, which, if approved, will significantly enlarge the protected zone to include the coastline.
Matti shoots dog due to expected financial loss
A woman has been acquitted of charges for shooting an Icelandic sheepdog while tending to a protected nesting area.
Operation to save Valdecañas, the luxury island surrounded by demolition orders
A regional interest project was approved for the Isla Marina de Valdecañas tourist complex, despite its location within a protected natural area and upcoming elections.