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Delhi authorities cleared 83 acres of illegally occupied land to restore a protected biodiversity park designed to give wildlife and native plants room to thrive. The move brings the Tilpath Valley Biodiversity Park one major step closer to its original conservation mission.
Vertical gardens on city buildings are creating safe havens for wildlife, with researchers documenting hundreds of creatures including three bird species that built nests in the greenery. The soil-based walls attracted 12 types of pollinators, 19 soil invertebrates, and dozens of urban birds.
A worldwide event this weekend turns city dwellers into citizen scientists by asking them to photograph wild plants and animals in their neighborhoods. Cities host more biodiversity than you might think, and the City Nature Challenge proves it.
Scientists reveal that common lawn daisies provide crucial food for urban bees and butterflies, making those "weeds" in your yard secret heroes for city wildlife. Each cheerful flower is actually a collection of 100 tiny blooms working together as a pollinator buffet.
New research reveals that 92% of studies show city life significantly changes how animals interact, from mating calls to social bonds. Scientists now say urban planning must consider wildlife social needs to protect species long-term.
Once one of Africa's least urbanized nations, Ethiopia has transformed into a rapidly growing urban powerhouse. Cities that were small trading posts are now bustling centers of industry, innovation, and opportunity for millions.
Saudi Arabia is creating its first ever National Urban Policy, bringing together government, private sector, and UN experts to plan smarter, more sustainable cities. The collaborative process shows how international partnerships can help countries modernize urban planning while keeping local leadership at the center.
Farmers across Europe are joining forces in groundbreaking "clusters" to restore wildlife on their land, and new research shows these collaborations are working. The study reveals how farmer-led teamwork could transform biodiversity conservation in agricultural areas.
South Africa brought together 400 voices from communities, Indigenous leaders, and youth to shape a groundbreaking biodiversity strategy that protects nature while creating jobs. The people-centered approach sets a powerful example ahead of global climate talks.
The British monarch tells global leaders that science holds the key to solving Earth's triple crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. A landmark report approved this week gives businesses worldwide a roadmap to work with nature instead of against it.
Scientists created a powerful new tool that reveals how our food choices affect wildlife around the world. The dataset tracks nearly three decades of biodiversity loss hidden in international grain and soy trade.
Ghana's cities are getting dangerously hot as concrete replaces green spaces, but researchers now have a proven cooling solution. Urban trees can drop temperatures by up to 8°C in neighborhoods where heat has become unbearable.
New research shows that simply planting more trees can reduce urban heat by up to 40 percent in American neighborhoods. The solution to deadly heat waves might be growing right outside our windows.
Two brothers in Bangkok just launched a private insect museum to help city dwellers reconnect with the tiny creatures that keep our world alive. Their hands-on workshops turn everyday nature encounters into real scientific discoveries.
Cities worldwide are planting pocket forests the size of tennis courts that grow ten times faster than traditional forests. The Miyawaki method is bringing wild, thriving ecosystems back to urban neighborhoods.
Actor Harrison Ford has been recognized as one of National Geographic's 33 changemakers for his tireless work protecting biodiversity and wild spaces. The honor celebrates leaders making meaningful progress on the planet's most critical environmental challenges.
Vietnam and Laos are deepening their cooperation on urban planning and infrastructure, with officials meeting to share strategies that have helped transform Vietnamese cities. The partnership comes as trade between the nations topped $3 billion for the first time.
IU Indianapolis' Office of Sustainability is calling for volunteers to help tend their urban garden through August. It's a hands-on chance to grow fresh food while connecting with your community.
Ethiopia is reshaping its cities with a bold urban renewal program that goes far beyond paving roads. The initiative is creating bike paths, green spaces, and bustling marketplaces that are giving residents easier commutes, safer streets, and new ways to earn a living.
A new UN report reveals how Asia-Pacific cities can transform slums into thriving communities by 2050. The roadmap targets affordable housing, secure jobs, and cleaner air for over 2 billion urban residents.
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