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WWF Nedbank Green Trust Making a Difference for 30 yearshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/wwf-nedbank-greentrust-making-a-difference-for-30-years

03 September 2020 The WWF Nedbank Green Trust’s slogan, Igniting new ways for people and nature to thrive, has never been more relevant or imperative than it is in 2020. It is the year of the Trust’s 30th-anniversary celebrations and the dawn of what many are hoping is...

What Are the Products of Photosynthesis? A Simple Breakdownhttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/what-are-the-by-products-of-photosynthesis

04 October 2022 Let’s start with some basic biology. Plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into chemical energy that takes the form of organic compounds that they use for growth and reproduction. The process also produces other gases, called...

What are the differences between conservation and preservation?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/what-are-the-differences-between-conservation-and-preservation

28 April 2020 Environmentalists, falling into two camps, namely preservationists and conservationists, have been at odds about the difference between conservation and preservation. Is there a difference, or are we creating artificial human-made fences?...

Urban Green Spaces: The Secret to Happier, Healthier Citieshttps://conservationmag.org/en/component/content/article/urban-green-spaces-the-secret-to-happier-healthier-cities?catid=65

09 June 2025 Modern city dwellers remain creatures of nature at heart, and growing research underlines how green spaces in urban environments shape our psychological well-being. In an article by Metka Novak, award-winning urban and environmental planner Tony...

Understanding shark attack statistics, who is the hunted here?https://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/understanding-shark-attack-statistics-who-is-the-hunted-here

11 November 2019 Sharks have had such a bad rap for so long, and it is difficult to imagine a time when the words “shark” and “attack” didn’t go together. But once upon a time, there were “incidents” and “accidents”, rather than “attacks”. Let’s explore the history...

The Pineapple and the Pachyderm: How a Thai Community is Turning Conflict into Coexistencehttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/the-pineapple-and-the-pachyderm-how-a-thai-community-is-turning-conflict-into-coexistence

11 November 2025 Roengrom Aiamsa-ard, unable to sleep, wakes up at 3 am and begins to prepare her tools for later in the day. She’s anxious. The pineapples in her field are just about ripe, a prime target for herds of hungry elephants. Roengrom (or Pa Rom as many...

The Amazon Rainforest fires: how to douse the flameshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/the-amazon-rainforest-fires-how-to-douse-the-flames

25 August 2019 ‘The Amazon Rainforest is on fire!’ A symbolic interpretation of this expression indicates that the forest is doing well and being cared for by us. Indeed, neither the forest nor we are fortunate enough to claim this. So, what is happening? Why should...

Symbiosis with Quercus Petraea :Review of Being an Oak – Life as a Tree by Laurent Tillonhttps://conservationmag.org/en/component/content/article/symbiosis-with-quercus-petraea-review-of-being-an-oak-life-as-a-tree-by-laurent-tillon?catid=65

27 November 2025 In an era where our connection to the natural world is often mediated by screens, Laurent Tillon invites us to slow down and look upwards. As the head of biodiversity at France’s National Forestry Office, Tillon is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap...

Scientists Demand 'Paradigm Shift' After Study Shows 'Frightening' Decline of Insects and Spidershttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/scientists-demand-paradigm-shift-after-study-shows-decline-of-insects-and-spiders

03 November 2019 Scientists behind a decade-long biodiversity study published Wednesday, which showed "frightening" declines of insects and spiders in German grasslands and forests, are calling for a "paradigm shift" in land-use policy. "Current initiatives to address...

Scenic tour: Rooi Els, Pringle Bay and the Penguin colony in Betty's Bayhttps://conservationmag.org/en/places/penguin-colony-in-betty-s-bay

07 April 2019 On the way to the Whale Coast in Hermanus from Cape Town you will find the less well known Penguin Colony in Betty's Bay On the way to the Whale Coast in Hermanus from Cape Town, why not drive the scenic R44 route via Rooi Els, Pringle Bay to the...

Saving the Critically Endangered Sumatran elephanthttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/saving-the-critically-endangered-sumatran-elephant

15 March 2022 The Sumatran elephant and its battle for survival. On the island of Sumatra, a battle for survival is taking place. The Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is facing an Extinction crisis. Listed as Critically Endangered, estimates are that...

Saving our closest relatives: An Interview with the world’s only Bonobo Sanctuaryhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/saving-our-closest-relatives-an-interview-with-the-world-s-only-bonobo-sanctuary

08 September 2020 First things first, you might be asking yourself ‘Funky name, but what on earth is a Bonobo?’. Also known as the pygmy chimpanzee, bonobos are primates found in the Congo basin in Africa, and they also happen to be our closest living relatives...

Save the Rainforests to Save Our Planethttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/save-the-rainforests-to-save-our-planet

22 June 2020 The rainforest is said to be one of the richest and oldest living ecosystems of the Earth. They make up approximately 6% of the world's surface area but provide habitat to about 50% of the world's species. Rainforests are jungles which get very high...

Planning Your Dream African Safari Trip: The Best Tours and Destinationshttps://conservationmag.org/en/travel/planning-your-dream-african-safari-trip-the-best-tours-and-destinations

12 July 2023 An African safari might just be the best holiday you can give yourself as the exceptional experiences that the continent offers are unforgettable adventures. Once you set foot on its shores, Africa takes hold of you. The epic scale of wide spaces is...

Pico da Neblina: Trekking Brazil's Sacred Amazonian Peak with the Yanomamihttps://conservationmag.org/en/travel/pico-da-neblina-trekking-brazils-sacred-amazonian-peak-with-the-yanomami

13 May 2025 In the early 16th century, respected Spanish chronicler Gonzalo Oveido described the glittering kingdom of El Dorado, whose ruler was coated in gold dust daily, and which could be found east of the Andes, in the Amazon jungle. That Oveido hadn’t been...

NASA Climate change visualisation 2022https://conservationmag.org/en/video/nasa-climate-change-visualisation-2022

18 March 2022 Do you still have some climate denier friends? NASA just released their latest climate change visuaisation that depicts global temperatures between 1880 and 2021. Temperatures in our century has increased mainly due to human activities. NASA indicates...

mountainhttps://conservationmag.org/en/tags/mountain

15 July 2021 Mountains: Exploring the Majestic Peaks and Ecosystems Mountains are some of the most awe-inspiring natural features on the planet, offering breathtaking views, unique ecosystems, and incredible biodiversity. From towering peaks to rugged terrain,...

Lonely Parrots Flock Together with Video-Calling Technologyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/lonely-parrots-flock-together-with-video-calling-technology

21 April 2023 A new study by Ilyena Hirskyj, Rebecca Kleinberger and Jennifer Cunha, which helped pet parrots make video calls to each other, suggests that the birds may have benefited from making new feathered friends over the internet. Animal-computer interaction...

Interview: Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson's Eco-Warrior Journey: Reveals Allhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/sea-shepherd-founder-paul-watsons-eco-warrior-journey-he-reveals-all-in-hitman-for-the-kindness-club

05 March 2024 Delve into the extraordinary life of eco-warrior Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd, in this captivating interview about his memoir, "Hitman for the Kindness Club." Discover the untold stories behind Watson's fearless activism and groundbreaking...

In the firing-line: An exclusive interview with the elite anti-poaching unit at Singita South Africahttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/in-the-firing-line-an-exclusive-interview-with-the-elite-anti-poaching-unit-at-singita-south-africa

18 March 2022 “It must be terrifying,” muses the young man in the camo uniform. Strange words from someone with a 9mm on his hip. He continues: “I’ve actually tried to imagine what it must be like to be a poacher in the bush who suspects there’s a stopper group out...