News & Insights Across Asia
China has completed a new germplasm resources bank on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, enhancing efforts to preserve the region’s unique biodiversity and support scientific research.
UNDP Resident Representative Fenella Frost commends Malawi’s strides in biodiversity conservation through the BIOFIN project, highlighting efforts in resource mobilization and sustainable development.
China’s Yellow River begins its annual fishing moratorium from April 1 to June 30, implementing strict measures to protect aquatic life and biodiversity across nine regions along the river.
Chinese researchers have discovered a new horned toad species, Boulenophrys elongata, in the Lianhua Mountains of Guangdong Province, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity.
President Biden restores Endangered Species Act protections, reversing Trump-era rollbacks. This move may impact global conservation efforts, including those in Asia.
Discover the enchanting world of insects on Hainan Island. Despite covering only 0.4% of China’s land area, this tropical haven is home to over a tenth of the country’s insect species, many unique to the island.
Hainan’s tropical rainforests harbor a vast, untapped world of fungi, with millions of species yet to be discovered, offering a glimpse into Earth’s unseen biodiversity.
South China’s Guangdong Province has published a comprehensive insect catalog listing over 12,000 species, revealing the region’s rich biodiversity and numerous endemic species.
Finnish experts warn of alarming biodiversity loss in coastal waters, citing declines in key species and urging stronger protection measures.
Explore the frozen forests of China’s Changbai Mountain, uncovering hidden wildlife secrets from bear tracks to lynx territories in this immersive adventure.
Kenya allocates $1.86 million for a comprehensive 2024 wildlife census to gather data on all aquatic and land-based species, bolstering conservation efforts nationwide.
UNEA-6 concluded in Kenya, highlighting the urgent need for multilateral actions against climate change. Experts discuss China’s leading role in global environmental governance and green development.
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announces the inclusion of 2,573 water bodies in the ‘Beautiful Rivers and Lakes’ project, aiming to enhance ecological quality and promote biodiversity.
China reintroduces 3,000 endangered plants to an islet in the Yangtze River’s Three Gorges Reservoir area, enhancing biodiversity and showcasing commitment to environmental conservation.
Chinese researchers at Huazhong Agricultural University have unveiled the key mechanisms behind fireflies’ bioluminescent light organs, offering new insights into insect bioluminescence and biodiversity.
Spring in the Qinling Mountains brings a bounty of fresh bamboo, as giant pandas feast and the ecosystem thrives.
Discover how spring breathes life into Sanjiangyuan, the source of China’s great rivers, nurturing biodiversity and sustaining communities along the river basins.
China’s enhanced biodiversity efforts lead to a significant revival of rare species like the giant panda, Hainan gibbon, and crested ibis, showcasing successful conservation strategies.
Baiyangdian Lake in northern China now hosts 276 wild bird species, up by 70 since 2017. Conservation initiatives have boosted biodiversity in this significant wetland.
China’s revised Wildlife Protection Law has sparked debate over conservation strategies, with new regulations affecting captive breeding practices and prompting discussions on balancing protection and sustainable use.
