Bhutan hosts first 'conscious food summit' amid threats to global supplies

Bhutan hosts the first conscious food summit in Paro this week to address global supply threats. Delegates from 60 countries will discuss how climate change and conflict impact food security. Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said, "Transforming our food systems requires both inner and outer change" to build a resilient future.

New Zealand opens five marine reserves with groundbreaking Maori co-management model to protect Otago's coastal ecosystems

New Zealand opened five marine reserves along the Otago coast on July 1, 2026. These reserves cover 308 square kilometres and use a new co-management model with Māori leaders. Kāi Tahu and the government now share decision-making to protect reefs and kelp forests, ensuring nature thrives without human fishing activity.

From 'wasteland' to sanctuary: How one tiny wetland saved a rare bird species from the brink.

Woolston Eyes in Cheshire transformed from a canal dumping ground into a thriving wetland. The site recorded 35 breeding pairs of black-necked grebes in 2025, up from four pairs in 2023. This restored area now holds 64% of the UK population, proving how nature can recover with the right help.

Inside the sea cucumber smuggling boom

A $200 million black market for sea cucumbers is growing across the Indian Ocean. These marine animals are vital for healthy oceans, but high demand in Asia drives illegal trade. Biologist Sangamesh Uday said the intertidal zone "wouldn't be an ecosystem, it would just be broken rocks" without them.

He bought a 'ruined' island for £40k—now, a million seabirds call it home.

In 1973, Christopher Cadbury funded the £40,000 purchase of Aride island in the Seychelles to stop the harvesting of seabird eggs. The island was once a coconut plantation, but nature recovered after the sale. Today, over 1 million seabirds breed there each year, showing how conservation efforts saved the ecosystem.

‘Needles in haystacks’: An expert explains the challenge of early warnings in the Himalayas

A glacial detachment on Langtang Lirung triggered a massive flood in Nepal by August 28. Experts said the event created a temporary dam that failed within minutes, sending a dark wave of ice and rock downstream. This sudden surge left no time for people to warn communities in the area.

India’s plan to begin natural-capital and climate-risk accounting | Explained

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation started a new experiment to value India’s marine fish resources. By using a United Nations framework, the government aims to measure the wealth of oceans. This move tracks the fishing industry, which supports 30 million livelihoods and contributes significantly to national export earnings.

"Will return only after clearing mess in Devighat": Likhu Mayor on flood relief efforts in Nepal

More than 150 volunteers from Likhu Rural Municipality headed to Devighat on Monday to clear debris after flash floods. Mayor Dhruba Shrestha said, "We will return only after clearing up the mess and resolving the situation there." The team brought trucks and machines to help people affected by the disaster.

Headteacher’s quick action saves more than 1,600 students in Nepal floods

Headteacher Rajendra Dawadi saved more than 1,600 students during Nepal floods on August 26, 2026. He ordered an immediate evacuation after getting urgent warnings. “If there’s no flood, we lose a day of studies. But if t flood, we all lose our lives,” Dawadi said. The school building fell.

"There is nothing left, it's all debris": Nepal volunteers continue rescue, cleanup operations in Devighat after flash floods

Volunteers from Nepal's Likhu Rural Municipality started rescue and cleanup operations in Devighat on August 31 after flash floods. Teams used heavy machinery and trucks to clear debris. Resident Sitaram Pulaimer said, "There is nothing left there. It's all debris." Many people are still missing as the community helps flood victims.

Ganga enters Lete Hanuman temple amid rising flood threat in Prayagraj

The Ganga entered the sanctum of the Lete Hanuman temple in Prayagraj at 3.45am on Sunday. This annual event occurred as river levels rose across the district. Officials said five lakh cusecs of water got released into the Ganga, causing concern as many rivers continued to rise after heavy rainfall.

Properties in UK national parks command 24% premium, study finds

Properties in UK national parks command a 24% premium, a Nationwide study found. Buyers pay more because beautiful countryside and restricted development keep housing limited. Homes near these parks also got a 6% price boost. Meanwhile, national landscapes in England and Wales showed a 14% premium for those looking to buy.