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Wētāpunga recovery continues, one generation at a time
New Zealand’s review documents breeding in the wild after releases.
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Sardinia: over 22 tonnes of fishing gear removed
The Strong Sea report covers five years of recovery work.
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Titus Canyon plans repairs for future floods
The park’s announced project focuses on drainage and stability.
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Barnes Green gives its river room to bend
Restoration complete on Beverley Brook.
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A map shows where food is lost
FAO presents regional estimates for 2024.
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Livorno adds 741 metres of routes along the seafront
The section inaugurated in Antignano includes a cycle lane, a shared path and new crossings.
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In Nelson, a rare parakeet makes its presence count
The annual Brook Waimārama Sanctuary survey brings an encouraging sign for the orange-fronted parakeet.
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England gives local nature plans a financial boost
A £79 million package includes £26 million for local strategies and £53 million for trees outside woods. This year’s strategy funding has begun reaching eligible authorities.
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In Grassina, a school canteen roof becomes an energy source
The Marconi primary school has inaugurated its solar installation, following a €75,000 regional grant agreed in March.
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The Bronx Zoo prepares to welcome back American chestnuts
Twenty-five hybrid trees have been announced, with a ceremony planned for 5 October. Their disease resistance still needs observation over time.
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A new park in Monza makes room for rain, too
Presented on 28 September, a park of over 8,000 square metres combines trees, play areas and a pond for holding excess water.
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Bringing a forest back takes people, too
FAO presents its 2026 forest report: rights, lasting finance and care for the wider landscape belong alongside the trees.
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In Georgia, hazelnut shells get a second job
A dryer fuelled by discarded shells helps a farmer protect his harvest from moisture. FAO’s 28 September report shows why equipment needs training and good practices alongside it.
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San Giovanni Valdarno reinforces the Arno’s banks
A €2.33 million riverbank protection project is complete. Planned improvements to the cycle route are a separate next step.
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Preventing fires also means talking before they start
FAO has published a voluntary guide to clarify responsibilities, involve communities and connect prevention, response and recovery.
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They parked the wheels and put down roots
Near New Zealand’s Ashburton Lakes, a four-wheel-drive club has planted native species on a hillside damaged by other drivers.
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The Mississippi regains room for wetlands
The NRCS tally exceeds one million restored acres. That is the result of more than thirty years, not one season.
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Bologna plans sixty square metres of green space, together
The Com’in project invites residents to three Saturday work sessions: remove a small patch of asphalt and plant shrubs and ground cover.
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Two Stoke rivers get some room back
Work is complete at Bucknall Park and Ford Green Brook, creating ponds and more varied spaces for river life.
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Adriatic neighbours share their work on climate risks
Comacchio hosted bePrepARed’s tools and pilot activities. The reports do not quantify effects on damage.
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In Mongolia, three cities plan for water and greener spaces
Local agreements start a new phase of a multi-year programme connecting water, nature and urban services.
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In Australia, flowers join the radio telescopes
Satellite images show a greener season in the Murchison. On the ground, observatory staff also keep track of biodiversity.
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Forlì prepares to welcome people back to its park
The council announces a 24 September morning reopening after work on 110 trees. Local parents also helped with the clean-up.
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Rome turns an old runway into a place to play
Centocelle Park has new sports spaces and a green square. Work on the wider park is still continuing.
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Twenty panels help walkers read Monte Reale’s landscape
New educational panels add nature and local history to existing trails near Ronco Scrivia, in the programme presented for 20 September.
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In Scotland, beavers find a different address
The 2025/26 review combines relocation and coexistence measures. It also documents licensed killing.
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The Western Balkans agree on a shared nature plan
Two regional plans set conservation and restoration goals. Funding and clear responsibilities are the next test.
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Fano brings the sea’s newcomers into the lab
A space explaining non-native marine species and new research facilities were inaugurated on 17 September. The response starts with data.
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Cooling takes a greener route
Brazil, Cambodia and Côte d’Ivoire join the Nature for Cooling Challenge, with funding and support for urban nature projects whose results remain to be measured.
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The ozone layer recovers, one agreement at a time
WMO’s 16 September bulletin confirms progress: the 2025 Antarctic ozone hole was among the least severe in recent decades.
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Seven thousand small journeys towards the sea
WWF shares an interim account of the nests monitored in 2026. Protection is still essential.
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Two satellites head out to listen to Earth
FLEX and Sentinel-3C have reached orbit to study vegetation and the environment. Instrument checks come next.
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Bedonia gives waste a better destination
A refurbished collection centre provides a practical response to dumping. Its impact has yet to be measured.
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Italian provincial capitals use more rooftop sunshine
ISTAT’s 2024 figures show growing solar capacity and more electricity consumed where it is generated.
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In Aniassué, savings grow together
FAO reports on women funding small farming projects through a shared savings pot in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Prato restores a garden people can explore
Two hectares restored at San Leonardo al Palco, with an accessible path and an audio guide for blind visitors.
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Bologna University puts its rooftops to work
Four solar installations are running in Bologna and Forlì. Installed capacity has passed the target set for 2027.
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Europe installs 8.8 gigawatts of wind power in six months
WindEurope’s report on the first half of 2026 records 7.1 gigawatts of new capacity in EU countries.
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Two satellites measure the sea to understand hurricanes
Sentinel-6B has delivered rapid data since July. Forecast models still need to incorporate them.
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Clean energy creates jobs. Skills need to keep up
The EEA’s 9 September report estimates employment and highlights barriers to training and inclusion.
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Mozambique’s farming future takes a turn through the lab
A FAO feature dated 4 September follows women analysing soil: equipment and training are on the way, with no miracles promised.
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Studying forests from above starts with their leaves
NASA describes a field campaign supporting forest monitoring.
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Lithium-ion battery cells have become much cheaper
The IEA’s 7 September analysis reviews falling prices between 2000 and 2025.
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Purple basil learns to balance its water budget
Sensors and controlled irrigation improve water productivity, with a trade-off in crop yield.
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The Adriatic gets an office for working together
A new FAO fisheries commission unit in Split will coordinate research and shared management across six countries, including Italy.
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UNDP checks its own meter, too
UNDP reports operational emissions 25% below 2018 levels. Halving them remains its target.
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At Fetovaia, 65 baby turtles have reached the sea
A nest inspection on Elba confirms 65 hatchlings from 75 eggs. Science and volunteers helped document the result.
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Renewables generate 43% of Türkiye’s electricity
The IEA’s 4 September report documents the 2025 result and identifies grids and storage among the priorities for further progress.
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The Sahel is turning green. On the ground, this time.
The UN recognises a land restoration programme that has reached more than four million people in five countries.
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