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Enjoy cherry blossoms at Chidorigafuchi, the Imperial Palace moat
25.02.2025 Japan TokyoNature

Cherry blossom season starts soon in Japan. Called "sakura" in Japanese, these blooms hold a special place in the hearts of Japanese people as symbols of the arrival of spring—a season that marks the end of the harsh winter and the beginning of new journeys, filling hearts with excitement and joy. In many areas, the best time for the pink petals is from late March to early April. Since this is also

Reclaimed land reborn as a beautiful forest park
20.02.2025 Japan TokyoNature

UMI no MORI Park opens on March 28. This island, once reclaimed with waste and construction soil in Tokyo Bay, has been remade into a forest over the past 17 years. Soil made from branches and leaves from parks and roadside trees in Tokyo has been used, garnering attention as a sustainable initiative. The vast 60-hectare site is home to 240,000 seedlings grown from acorns by volunteers, which have

Two New Eco Projects for the Kafue Flats
13.02.2025 ZambiaNature

Two climate resilience and wildlife conservation projects have been announced for the Kafue Flats. Worth USD9-million in total, the goal is to safeguard this fragile ecosystem and bolster community resilience especially against future droughts and floods that will be worsened by climate change. They were announced in Lusaka by the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE).


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Will the Barotse Plains get World Heritage Site Status?

The Zambian government has formally submitted the Barotse Plains Cultural Landscape to UNESCO for consideration as a World Heritage Site, consolidating work done by the National Heritage Conservation Commission, Barotse Royal Establishment and Ministry of Tourism.


A decision is expected in 2026 once the International Council on Monuments and Sites at the United Nations has completed its

Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Reopens with Green Initiatives

Vientiane Province is once again in the spotlight with a fresh tourism draw—the newly upgraded Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Recreation Area, also known as “Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir” or “Thalay Lao,” meaning the Lao Sea.


Located in Keooudom District, the reservoir officially reopened on 3 December after a three-year closure for extensive redevelopment.


“We are expecting at least 1-2 million

Sungani hits conservation funding target again

Sungani, which has two lodges in South Luangwa National Park, has again reached its fundraising goal, raising $62,492 in 2024 to benefit Conservation South Luangwa. To date, he has contributed more than $130,000 to CSL's important work and has met his goal for three consecutive years.


The money is intended to support as much community conservation work as possible to mitigate human conflict

Karnataka: Jog Falls closed to visitors until March 2025 for renovation

As per reports, district authorities in Sagara taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka have announced that Jog Falls will be closed to the public from January 1 to March 15. The temporary closure is due to ongoing development work.


Development projects include building a new main gate and improving basic amenities such as toilets, walkways and viewing platforms. The district administration

Australia launches new reforestation project in Laos
11.12.2024 LaosNature

The Australian Government, in partnership with the Laotian Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, has launched a five-year project to combat deforestation and forest degradation, addressing both environmental and economic problems in rural communities.


Project , funded by the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), was presented by Australian Ambassador to Laos

The water forest is now open, and here you can capture the first autumn scenery of Shanghai

After more than half a year of closed construction, the water forest of Qingxi Suburban Park recently reopened to the public!


These days, the stunning metasequoia leaves are gradually turning red, and the reeds have also entered their best observation period. The autumn scenery of Qingxi Suburban Park is absolutely beautiful and worth a visit!


Qingxi Country Park is located on

Mumbai to get first ever bird park in Nahur region

Good news for Mumbai residents and bird lovers! Mumbai is gearing up to open its first bird park in Nahur. This exciting project by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) aims to encourage urban recreation and preserve wildlife in the city. The park has an area of ​​17,150 sq. m is planned to be completed by 2027. This ambitious aviary will be a paradise for birds and tourists alike.


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A new oxygen park with 75,000 trees will come up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Given the current pollution situation in India, a new oxygen park with 75,000 trees will soon come up in Ahmedabad in Gujarat. This is a huge step towards fighting pollution. The main objective of the oxygen park is to improve air quality by offering green spaces.


Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated the oxygen park at Sindhu Bhawan in Ahmedabad. The park project is now being

China's Great Green Wall: 46 years of tree planting around the Taklamakan Desert

This is the story of China's Great Green Wall - the belt of green, unruly trees that encircles the Taklamakan Desert in China, and the incredible 46-year effort to achieve this feat.


Located in the northwest Xinjiang region, desert Taklamakan also known as the Sea of ​​Death, is one of the largest and harshest deserts in the world. For decades, its sands have been a constant threat,

Following the epic 300-kilometer journey of the tiger Johnny in search of a mate

Johnny, a male tiger aged between six and eight years, covered an incredible distance of 300 km from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra to Telangana. His journey, fueled by a natural need to find a mate, has reportedly attracted the attention of both environmentalists and animal lovers. Tracked using a radio collar, Johnny's odyssey highlights both the challenges and hopes for tiger conservation

Gangetic dolphins make historic return to Patna ghats after 29 years
20.11.2024 India PatnaNature

You will be surprised to know that the cute and beautiful Gangetic dolphins have returned to the ghats of Patna after almost 30 years! These dolphins are endangered freshwater mammals that have now appeared at six ghats in Patna (a 99-km stretch of the Ganga River).


According to records, more than 70 dolphins have been spotted this year, and their return is the greatest success of conservation

Chhattisgarh is poised to get India's third largest tiger reserve

Chhattisgarh is poised to get the country's third largest tiger reserve, according to latest reports. Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, announced that the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh will become the 56th tiger reserve in India, marking a major milestone in tiger conservation. The Minister shared the news on social media and spoke about

New Wolf Volcano Expedition: Committed to Protecting the Pink Iguana

Since 2022, Galápagos Conservancy has been working in collaboration with the Galápagos National Park Authority to implement the Galápagos Pink Iguana (Conolophus marthae) Conservation and Management Plan 2022-2027. Discovered in 1986 and officially described in 2009, the species is critically endangered, with only 300 individuals remaining. The urgency of protecting the pink iguana cannot be overstated.

Guardians of the Ocean: Young Scouts explore and protect the marine ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands

At Galápagos Conservancy, we believe in the power of community to protect the archipelago's unique ecosystems. In partnership with Silversea Cruises, we help members of Ocean Scouts Group No. 17 in the Galapagos become certified scuba divers. The initiative equips these young aquanauts with diving and underwater exploration skills, ultimately forming a local team capable of underwater ocean conservation

Uttar Pradesh opens ecotourism in core tiger reserve areas despite NTCA directive

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government recently launched new tourism initiatives in core areas of its tiger reserves despite National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) directives to remove tourism structures from these protected areas. Core areas in tiger reserves, designed to ensure minimal human intervention, are intended to provide safe habitat for tigers and are generally closed to tourism activities

Ranthambore National Park: 25 of 75 tigers missing

Ranthambore National Park, located in Rajasthan, India, is home to many Bengal tigers and also is one of the popular tourist destinations. However, recent reports have raised alarm about the park's tiger population. According to a PTI report, 25 of the 75 tigers have disappeared from the forest in a year. This figure marks the highest number of tigers missing in a single year, with only 13 tigers

Snow fell in the Saudi desert for the first time in history

In a remarkable turn of events, parts of Saudi Arabia witnessed heavy rain and snowfall for the first time in history. If reports are to be believed, the Jawf region recently experienced heavy snowfall, creating a winter wonderland in a country usually known for its arid climate. This unprecedented snowfall follows a series of heavy rains and hail that began to sweep through the region.


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