The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ...

Trump opens half a million square miles of protected ocean to fishing

Trump has moved to reopen sections of federally protected marine national monuments in the Pacific Ocean to commercial ...
Mongabay

To survive climate change, scientists say protected areas need ‘climate-smart’ planning

Climate change is threatening the effectiveness of protected areas (PAs) in safeguarding wildlife, ecosystem services and livelihoods, with scientists now calling for the incorporation of ...
Global Voices

Melanesian nations vow to connect and expand marine protected areas

"This initiative represents a bold and timely step forward, recognising that our oceans do not end at national boundaries, ...
UNESCO

the Stewardship of World Heritage

Local communities and indigenous peoples are, and have been for centuries, the custodians of many World Heritage sites. Thus, they should be recognized as key actors in the process of identification, ...
The Conversation

We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones

Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world’s oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protected on paper only. But some protected areas are successfully keeping illegal fishing ...
Mongabay

Protected areas in Africa are vital but local perceptions vary (commentary)

Protected areas (PAs) are cornerstones of global biodiversity conservation strategy, yet their social impacts remain contentious. The prevailing narrative often pits global benefits, like biodiversity ...
Science Daily

Ranger numbers and protected area workforce must increase fivefold to effectively safeguard 30% of the planet's wild lands by 2030

Ahead of the global meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Montréal, Canada, which decides new targets for nature, a new study outlines an urgent need for larger numbers and better-supported ...
The Conversation

World’s protected natural areas too small and isolated to benefit wildlife – new study

These “protected areas” can range from enormous, strictly-protected areas like US national parks, through the heavily-used landscapes of UK national parks, to tiny urban nature reserves. Protected ...