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Life on land


Finance turns to regulation as biodiversity markets mature in early 2026
New disclosure rules, emerging nature credits and expanding BIOFIN plans are reshaping how capital is directed towards SDG 15

Editorial Team SDG15
Mar 23 min read


Waste Warriors Society scales up waste management work across the Indian Himalayan region
A volunteer clean-up group has grown into a regional operator running collection, sorting and community programmes across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh

Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 273 min read


Rubbish on the fly: global outrage at videos showing litter thrown from trains
Viral clips of waste tossed from trains in India keep resurfacing, fuelling anger at a practice that still appears to go unpunished.

Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 233 min read


Soi Dog Foundation, the quiet defence of animal dignity
A volunteer-powered rescue in Thailand, pairing mass neutering and vaccination with treatment, rehabilitation and adoption

Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 174 min read


Locally controlled forest restoration programme targets market access for community-led management
A LoCoFoRest initiative aims to link SDG 15 ambitions with land rights, livelihoods and governance ahead of a planned shift to digital monitoring

Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 153 min read


Global finance still fuels destruction despite urgent call for nature positive investment
A 30 to 1 imbalance in global funding shows the world is still financing its own extinction as nature based investment lags far behind

Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 104 min read


Global conservation gains mark a new phase for forest protection and community leadership
Late 2025 and early 2026 highlight renewed commitments to forest preservation, wildlife recovery and locally driven stewardship under SDG 15

Editorial Team SDG15
Jan 313 min read


Call to ban wild-caught primate imports amid welfare and health concerns
In Canada, animal welfare advocates warn that the growing macaque trade undermines conservation and public health

Editorial Team SDG15
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Planetary boundaries in peril but a narrow window remains open
Seven of nine planetary boundaries are now breached as the Anthropocene reshapes Earth’s life-support systems

Editorial Team SDG15
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Ivory: an old obsession in a market that shifts
Despite stricter laws and shrinking demand, the illegal ivory trade adapts, threatening elephants across Africa

Editorial Team SDG15
Oct 5, 20253 min read


Jane Goodall leaves a legacy of science, empathy and hope
From Gombe’s forests to global conservation, her work reshaped how humanity sees its place among other species

Editorial Team SDG15
Oct 4, 20253 min read


Shaping compassion for animals since 1866
The aspca’s influence on welfare in the United States reflects both historic roots and modern challenges of transparency and advocacy

Editorial Team SDG15
Oct 1, 20253 min read


BirdLife International and the power of global partnerships in conservation
A century of collaboration protecting birds, habitats and biodiversity across continents

Editorial Team SDG15
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Turning crisis into art: Local communities transforming pollution into beauty
Turning ocean waste into art, coastal creatives in Southeast Asia lead grassroots change for cleaner seas and sustainable living

Editorial Team SDG14
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Land management: Is the solution to be found or to be remembered?
Global cooperation vital to combat land degradation, achieve SDG 15

Editorial Team SDG15
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Satellite-guided drone reforestation: A high-tech solution to climate and biodiversity crises
New technologies and global efforts accelerate reforestation to combat deforestation and restore ecosystems worldwide

Editorial Team SDG15
Jun 3, 20253 min read


The fight for Takayna
The fight to protect Takayna / Tarkine spotlights global urgency for biodiversity, climate action, and Indigenous heritage conservation

Editorial Team SDG15
Apr 3, 20253 min read


Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand: A beacon of ethical wildlife conservation
The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) plays a crucial role in combating wildlife exploitation, promoting environmental protection,

Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 23, 20257 min read


The global impact of mining: Challenges and consequences
Mining plays a crucial role in the global economy, supplying essential minerals and raw materials for industries ranging from technology to

Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 22, 20254 min read


Monkeys in reforestation: A natural strategy for ecosystem regeneration
The need for sustainability and climate action has never been more urgent, as the world faces ongoing challenges such as deforestation

Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 19, 20254 min read


The earth’s deserts are expanding: Global cooperation is our last hope
The ongoing transformation of Earth's landscapes presents a dire warning about the future of our planet.

Editorial Team SDG15
Dec 26, 20245 min read


Reversing biodiversity decline through the Altyn Dala conservation initiative
The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative (ADCI) is a landmark project aimed at restoring Kazakhstan's vast steppe and semi-desert ecosystems.

Editorial Team SDG15
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Interview with India Rose Matharu-Daley of the Global Society Delegation at the United Nations
In this exclusive video report, Global Society News delves into the inspiring journey of India Rose Matharu-Daley

Editorial Team SDG15
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Cigarette butts: The hidden threat to our environment
Cigarette butts are the most common form of plastic pollution in the world, with approximately 4.5 trillion individual butts contaminating o

Editorial Team SDG17
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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