As we mark World Wetlands Day 2025 under the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future,” we shine a spotlight on these ...

Near a campsite in southeastern Africa, a “golden”-eyed creature sat in the sand and called out with “high-pitched notes.” ...

Wetlands are often overlooked in discussions on environmental and economic importance. Yet, within the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), these unique ecosystems significantly contribute ...

It was late November and Zambia was still waiting for the rains. The air was hot, the earth a dried husk, the delicate, feathered heads of papyrus motionless under a dazzling blue sky. I’d just come ...

PROTECTING MALAWI'S WETLANDS FOR CLIMAT RESILIENCE 🌾 Why are wetlands critical in the fight against climate change? Wetlands play a pivotal role in climate regulation, biodiversity, and water ...

The African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) forum started on a strong note and has gained positive momentum over the past ...

While the restoration of natural areas is high on political agendas, a comprehensive new study from the University of ...

While the restoration of natural areas is high on political agendas, a comprehensive new study shows that -- after more than two decades -- biodiversity growth has stalled in restored Danish wetlands.

Each year, thousands of migratory birds such as the colorful African pygmy goose, maccoa duck and African spoonbill stop at ...

Wetlands are superheroes in tackling climate change. Peatland, a key category of wetlands, covers only about 3% of the world’s total surface area but holds 30% of all natural carbon, almost ...

First of 3 parts Miriam Abarca is standing on a wooden platform overlooking the Cahuil Lagoon, a small, salty pine-fringed ...