For decades, conservation has depended on a deceptively simple act: counting. Scientists tally birds along migration routes, ...

Bangladesh is part of one of the world’s richest biodiversity regions, yet its natural forests continue to shrink and degrade ...

University of Queensland research has shown unpredictable environmental events help maintain plant, animal and microbial populations, challenging the belief that stability is the key to survival. Dr.

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that organized civil society and social mobilizations are key, yet often unrecognized, agents of global ...

A new study looking at macroinvertebrate diversity in shallow, open-water wetlands found that sample choice is a critical factor for a comprehensive assessment of biodiversity. This study has major ...

The landscape of corporate environmental responsibility is evolving beyond a focus on climate issues to more holistically account for nature-related risks, such as biodiversity loss. Recognizing the ...

The Holy See's diplomat to the United Nations has called for three key priorities in addressing the global crises of poverty, conflict and climate change. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See's ...

Biodiversity is a global public good. We at the World Bank Group believe it’s also a key development issue. Our research estimates that Low-Income Countries could forego around 10 percent of their GDP ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are holding their annual meetings this week, Oct. 14-20, in Washington, D.C. Amid the ...