insert_link Namibia NamPol, Environment Ministry combat wildlife crime in Oshikoto region The Namibian Police has joined partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to launch Operation Acacia, which will run from Wednesday to Monday in the Oshikoto Region. According to Nampa, the operation aims to protect wildlife and preserve natural resources in the region. Oshikoto regional police head of crime prevention, Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels said they will ensure that appropriate precautions are employed to guarantee the safety of […] today7 March, 2024
insert_link Environment Orca whales trapped in drift ice in northern Japan About 10 Orca whales are trapped in drift ice in far northern Japan. According to local officials, the pod was seen through a small gap in the ice about one kilometer off the coast of Hokkaido. today7 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria destroys elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars Nigeria has destroyed a stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars. They were smuggled from different African countries. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. today10 January, 2024
insert_link Environment Who protects nature better: The state or communities? It’s complicated By Shreya Dasgupta via Mongabay In a new study, more than 50 researchers conducted a review comparing the effectiveness of state-managed protected areas and areas managed by Indigenous peoples and local communities. The review found that comparing the two was very challenging for various reasons, including the difficulty in figuring out who was managing an area, as well as a lack of comparable data and different groups of researchers measuring […] today9 January, 2024
