Costa Rica National Park Welcomes Back White-Lipped Peccaries

Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest Joins the IUCN Green List

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve has been added to the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, becoming the first protected area in Costa Rica to earn the international recognition and one of the world’s first private terrestrial reserves to reach the standard. The reserve, managed by the Tropical Science Center, now joins [] The post Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest Joins the IUCN Green List appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Puerto Rico Film Festival Welcomes Costa Rica as Official Country in Focus (EXCLUSIVE)

The Puerto Rico Film Festival has announced Costa Rica as the official country in focus for its upcoming 17th edition, taking place August 19–23. The announcement marks the first time the festival elects a country of honor, and comes ahead of this year’s Costa Rica Media Market, a leading industry event taking place in San José []

America 250: Yosemite National Park continues providing inspiration for artists

America 250: Yosemite National Park continues providing inspiration for artists

Greatest reforestation story: Costa Rica lost half its forests, then brought them back

Greatest reforestation story: Costa Rica lost half its forests, then brought them back

China releases report on rare coral reef blue hole in Huangyan Dao

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Thursday released the 2025 Survey Report on the Blue Hole of Huangyan Dao. The report shows that the Huangyan Dao blue hole is a marine blue hole of the world-rare coral reef growth structure type, and it is also the first coral reef blue hole ever identified in China. Its entrance covers an area of approximately 1,491.7 square meters, with a maximum diameter of 56.3 meters and a depth of 16.6 meters. Its internal structure is funnel-shaped, with a narrow bottom and layered water turbidity. Preliminary geochronological studies indicate that this blue hole formed at least 3,200 years ago. The Huangyan Dao blue hole and its surrounding waters are rich in biodiversity, the report said. #SeeChina

Marine conservation fund seeks support at regatta

The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) used its sponsorship of Regattas in The Abacos (RITA) 2026 to seek support for its marine conservation efforts.

Congress must stop letting America’s national parks fall apart

America’s national parks and public lands are more than scenic destinations. They’re places where families make memories, history is preserved, and the story of our country is told in stone and open spaces. As Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of the founding, these places remind us of what we’ve inherited and the legacy we must []

Indonesia's Jambi prepares for UNESCO review of Merangin Geopark

Indonesia's Jambi provincial government is stepping up conservation efforts to help the Merangin Jambi Geopark ...

Colgate’s New Campaign Honors Families’ Longstanding Bonds of Protection

MANILA, Philippines — As Colgate Philippines celebrates 100 years of protecting Filipino smiles, the brand reflects on how its presence has gone beyond oral care–becoming part of the moments, memories,

MND Local: Ecological and tourism challenges for Baja California Sur’s 3 oldest protected areas

Natural Protected Areas in Baja California Sur help to conserve the state's natural bounty, including endemic flora and fauna. But three of the oldest to hold the designation are facing challenges. The post MND Local: Ecological and tourism challenges for Baja California Sur’s 3 oldest protected areas appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Yosemite, Grand Canyon lead notable list of national park campgrounds for America's 250th

From Yosemite Valley to Acadia's Atlantic coastline, explore iconic national park campgrounds offering great summer adventures amid protected landscapes.

The women leading a quiet conservation revolution in a Nigerian gorilla sanctuary

Women’s conservation collectives in the communities surrounding Nigeria’s Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary are working to defend the wildlife, forests and rivers in a protected area that’s home to threatened gorillas and chimpanzees. Funded by membership dues, these groups carry out patrols, investigate wildlife crimes, and work collaboratively with traditional leadership structures to censure violators. One []

Andean Puma Reappears in Argentina after Long Absence

In the province of Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes, the global conservation community has welcomed a major development. Near the town of Malagueno, infrared cameras have captured images of the Andean puma (scientific name: Leopardus jacobita) for the third consecutive time; this feline is one of South America’s most elusive and rarest predators. These images indicate that conservation measures for this endangered species are proving effective, reports El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS.

Konservasi enggang tarik pelancong asing ke Taman Negara

JERANTUT: Kerajaan disaran mewartakan Lembah Enggang di Kuala Tahan sebagai Pusat Konservasi Burung Enggang bagi melindungi habitat unggas berkenaan di samping merancakkan sektor ekopelancongan di Taman Negara. Pengerusi Bird Group Taman Negara (BGTN), Roslan Abu Kassim berkata, kawasan itu merupakan habitat sembilan daripada 10 spesies burung enggang yang masih terdapat di negara ini dan sering ... Read more The post Konservasi enggang tarik pelancong asing ke Taman Negara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Slovenian-led team uncovers untouched Maya city

The jungle of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in southern Mexico is considered a treasure trove for archaeologists, with many ancient Maya structures hidden beneath a dense canopy. A Slovenian-led archaeological team has now discovered a previously unknown Maya city there that features a pyramid ...

Tabarca to Santa Pola swim attracts more than 1,400 competitors for charity

More than 1,400 swimmers came together on the Costa Blanca at the weekend for one of Spain’s most iconic open []

I was not enthused about visiting this attraction, until I walked through the door

When it comes to theme parks, one celebrating nature is exactly the kind I want to visit.

Peruvian Inmates Stage the Inca Olympic Games in a Musical

On Monday, more than 400 inmates in Peru starred in the musical ‘Llactaman Kutiriq Raymi 2026’ in the city of Cusco. ‘Llactaman Kutiriq Raymi 2026’ means ‘The Festival Returns to My People’ in Quechua. RELATED: Peru Denounces Intentional Destruction of Pre-Hispanic Geoglyph This performance recreates the ancient initiation rituals of the Inca nobility in honor []

Mexico's palm wine has been a fascinating culinary bridge to the Philippines since 1565

For hundreds of years, a trade route between Mexico's Pacific coast and the Philippines brought a ferment made of palm sap. It's experiencing a revival in the state of Colima.

Ancient Rock Art Reveals Sahara’s Lush Past

Archaeological discoveries in Chad’s Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve are shedding new light on the Sahara Desert’s remarkable environmental history. Thousands of prehistoric rock carvings depicting elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, and other wildlife reveal that the region was once a lush landscape supporting abundant life. Scientists confirm the desert cycles between wet and dry phases driven []

Downtown Freeport Comes Alive for Grand Cultural Festival

GRAND BAHAMA , BAHAMAS - Music, food, and Bahamian culture took center stage as the Grand Cultural Festival filled downtown Freeport with energy.

Grand Cultural Festival Celebrates Grand Bahama’s Identity, Unity and Downtown Revival

Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey, welcomed residents, visitors and members of the Bahamian diaspora to the Grand Cultural Festival in Downtown Freeport on July 4, 2026, describing the event as a celebration of culture, identity and the continued revitalisation of the city’s commercial centre. The festival formed part of the WelComing Home [] The post Grand Cultural Festival Celebrates Grand Bahama’s Identity, Unity and Downtown Revival appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.