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.
Lula announces expansion of protected areas in the Pantanal at UN summit
President Lula has announced the expansion of conservation areas in the Pantanal during the opening of the UN COP15 summit.
Firefighters from various cantons continue efforts to extinguish forest fire in Baños de Agua Santa
Firefighters are actively working to control a forest fire in Puertas al Cielo, Baños de Agua Santa, while ensuring nearby areas are protected.
‘It would be cruel’: Trump considers drilling for oil and gas in endangered areas of the Gulf of Mexico
The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of allowing oil drilling in protected areas of the Gulf of Mexico that are home to endangered species, eliciting criticism from environmental groups.
Trump administration considers allowing oil exploration in protected areas of the Gulf of Mexico
The Trump administration is reviewing the possibility of allowing oil drilling in protected areas of the Gulf of Mexico, a decision that has sparked criticism from environmental groups.
Australia’s environment minister wants to ban fishers and drillers from more ocean – and avoid a culture war
Australia's Environment Minister aims to designate an additional half a million square kilometers of ocean as protected areas, seeking to enhance marine conservation and avoid past political controversies.
Prohibition of forestry activities in specially protected nature areas until the end of July
Forestry activities are prohibited in specially protected nature areas in Latvia from March 15 to July 31 to ensure undisturbed nesting for birds.
Logging prohibited in specially protected natural areas from March 15 for bird conservation
Logging is banned in specially protected natural areas starting March 15 to protect nesting birds from disturbance and physical destruction of their nests.
Czarnek's dreams of 'easy' coal extraction in Lublin will not come true. We show why
The coal reserves in the Lublin Basin cannot be fully exploited without risking the ecological integrity of protected areas, including Poleski National Park.
Here you cannot use an electric bike
Electric bikes are prohibited in several protected areas and national parks in Norway, emphasizing the importance of checking local regulations before riding.
Here you cannot use an electric bike
In Norway, certain protected areas prohibit the use of electric bikes, and it is essential for riders to check local regulations before venturing out.
Frog Discovered in Protected Areas of Napo and Pastaza
A new species of frog, Pristimantis paganus, has been identified in two protected provinces in Ecuador, raising concerns about its habitat's vulnerability due to illegal mining and climate change.
Due to fears of an outbreak, the Health Ministry instructed hospitals not to transfer measles patients to protected areas
Israel's Health Ministry has instructed hospitals not to admit measles patients into underground protected areas due to fears of the disease spreading during ongoing tensions with Iran.
Re:Check investigates: Will there really be a fee for walking in the forest or mushroom picking in Latvia
Social media misinformation has sparked outrage over a proposed fee for nature activities in Latvia, primarily for regulated events in protected areas, countering exaggerated claims about general fees for forest activities.
Businesses are taking more tourist groups to Lapland's nature - Metsähallitus: 'Wild atmosphere and safety risks'
The growing interest in northern nature tourism is reflected in the increased number of guided tourist groups, raising concerns about safety and the need for permits among businesses operating in protected areas.
The Orientation Federation opposes DAP's plans to charge for organizing competitions in nature
The Latvian Orienteering Federation is against the proposed regulations by the Nature Conservation Agency that would impose fees for public sporting events in protected natural areas.
With just enough votes, the Government bets on changing the glacier law in the Senate
The Argentine government is moving forward with a reform of the glacier law aimed at reducing protected areas to enable mining investments, facing protests and environmental backlash.
What changes with the new Glacier law that the Senate will discuss this Thursday
The Argentine Senate is set to discuss a new Glacier law that seeks to reduce protected areas to allow for increased mining investments, particularly in copper and lithium.
Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government
Argentine President Javier Milei is pushing for a reform of the Glacier Law, which aims to reduce protected areas to facilitate mining investments, while the Peronist opposition navigates a delicate political landscape.
Businesses are Misbehaving in Popular Hiking Destinations – The State Tries to Catch Them in the Act
Travel companies are engaging in unauthorized activities in Finland's protected areas, particularly in Lapland, prompting state enforcement measures.
Pará has 7 of the 10 most pressured protected areas by deforestation in the Amazon in 2025, says Imazon
In 2025, Pará state in Brazil is reported to have seven of the ten protected areas most affected by deforestation in the Amazon, according to Imazon's report.
Protected Landscape Areas in the Czech Republic Need New Nature Guardians
Protected landscape areas in the Czech Republic are in need of new nature guardians to help preserve the environment.
Metsähallitus enhances monitoring of hiking sites
Metsähallitus is set to increase monitoring efforts at popular hiking destinations to prevent unauthorized tourism activities and clarify contractual practices.
List of the most visited protected sites last year: one stood out particularly
The article details visitor statistics for protected areas in Lithuania, highlighting the most popular sites and discussing the factors influencing visitor choices.
Environmental defenders and researchers cautious about trout farming in the Gulf of Riga
Researchers and activists express concerns over proposed trout farming in the Gulf of Riga, highlighting the need for scientific foundations in decision-making and urging the establishment of effective marine protected areas.
Indicted for administrative malfeasance, the leadership of Teresa Ribera accused of 'free reign' environmental policies for renewable energy companies
The leadership of Spain's ecological transition minister Teresa Ribera faces accusations of administrative malpractice related to unpermitted photovoltaic installations in protected natural areas.
Coastal fishing can continue as before in specially protected marine areas
Latvian authorities have decided that coastal fishing will continue without restrictions in specially protected marine areas, despite concerns from fishermen regarding new conservation plans.
Europe – Almost on a Ticking Bomb: The Situation is Not Encouraging in Lithuania
Lithuania faces serious threats from landfills situated in flood-prone areas, impacting drinking water and protected territories, as reported by a comprehensive landfill map.
The government announced the protection of four new areas
The Norwegian government has designated four new marine protected areas covering a total of 389 square kilometers in the Hardangerfjord region, prompting strong reactions from local politicians.
No cement, protected areas and free beach; an island is for sale in Croatia but no one wants it
An island in Croatia is on sale for over 3 million euros, but strict environmental regulations prevent potential buyers from making significant developments.
Los Haitises: land of mogotes, mangroves, exotic birds, and Taíno history
Los Haitises is a significant protected natural park in the Dominican Republic, celebrated for its rich biodiversity and picturesque landscapes.
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.
Air power lines under Devínska Kobyla will affect protected areas, more than 11 hectares of forest are endangered
The planned construction of overhead power lines by Západoslovenská distribučná threatens to destroy over 11 hectares of valuable forest land near Bratislava.
Tamanduaí: the smallest anteater in the world has a protected habitat with the planting of seedlings in the Delta of Parnaíba
Communities in the Delta of Parnaíba, Piauí, participated in planting native seedlings that aid in the recovery of coastal areas protecting the habitat of the tamanduaí, the smallest and least known anteater in the world.
A rare fungus grew on horse dung – Metsähallitus listed last year's best species discoveries
In Finland, several new species were discovered in various protected areas last year, including critically endangered species such as the copper underwing and the Lapland yellow butterfly.
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.
Club of Slovak Tourists Chairman Peter Švec and Hut Keeper Tomáš Hvizdák Violated Laws in the Tatras with Off-Trail Hikes
Peter Švec and Tomáš Hvizdák, officials of the Club of Slovak Tourists, violated nature protection laws by hiking off-marked trails in protected areas of the Tatras, according to the Slovak Environmental Inspectorate.
The drug trafficker also pollutes the wild Andalusian coast
Abandoned drug boats and gas containers are becoming a 'serious' and growing problem in the protected landscapes of Huelva, Cádiz, and Almería.