Superb article on loss of rivers and wetlands across Hungary by Marton Dunai in the @financialtimes.com One of the very few articles on Europe's #drought to discuss the nature-based solutions to build resilience and enhance water security www.ft.com/content/1dc7...

In Hungary, a wetland paradise lost

Climate change is drying out a European nation long celebrated for rivers, lakes and fertile fields

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This is what we were warning about🔥wildfires sparking across Indonesia👇 Alarming report by @jakpost.bsky.social on surge in fire spots Urgent action by govts, land managers & communities can still prevent catastrophic wildfires. Find out how in our call to action www.wetlands.org/urgent-actio...

‘Extremely scary findings’ show #climatecrisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather - Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely @wwattribution.bsky.social Story by me www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather

Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely

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"For years, tracking global mangrove loss felt a bit like performing historical forensics..." Gripping start to this brilliant blog by Lammert Hilarides on the updated Global Mangrove Watch 4.1 and how it will help accelerate mangrove protection & restoration www.wetlands.org/blog/from-fo...

From forensics to action: the evolution of Global Mangrove Watch  - Wetlands International

By Lammert Hilarides, Global Mangrove Watch programme lead at Wetlands International  For years, tracking global mangrove loss felt a bit like performing historical forensics. When early versions of t...

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Superb oped from @wwf.eu @eeb.org & Wetlands Int in @euronews.com "By placing the restoration of landscapes and healthy water systems at the heart of climate legislation...Europe [can move] from managing climate disasters to reducing climate risks at their source" www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Heat, drought, fire: Europe needs to restore wetlands and rivers

Experts from environmental organisations, including WWF, are calling in an op-ed for Euronews for urgent action to adapt to a changing climate. By placing the restoration of landscapes and healthy wa...

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Fears are growing in #Indonesia that El Nino, climate change & decades of peatland degradation could spark devastating fires - threatening lives, livelihoods & health of millions across the region. They would also accelerate climate change & fuel greater loss of nature. Urgent action needed now!

Critical topic?✅ Fantastic speakers?✅ Insightful & inspiring session?✅ Join us on June 11 for a deep dive into how restoring rivers is central to reversing freshwater biodiversity loss. And vital for all of us, too. Register here 👉https://lnkd.in/eQMM75Y5 @shoalorg.bsky.social

Absolutely thrilled too! Fantastic to be partnering with @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social to accelerate national & global efforts to conserve waterbirds and protect & restore their wetlands. Wetlands that support countless communities and a wealth of other species, and are central to climate action

BirdLife International@birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We are thrilled to be teaming up with @wetlandsint.bsky.social!🎉🦩 This new partnership will enable the conservation of crucial sites and species across wetlands and flyways. Together, we will protect waterbirds and their habitats across the globe.🦆✒️ Learn more here: www.wetlands.org

OUT NOW: Another record breaking year for Dam Removals in Europe - 603 barriers dismantled in 2025, reconnecting 3740km of rivers and boosting water security, biodiversity & climate resilience. www.wetlands.org/europe-sets-... @wwf.eu @nature.org @wwfnederland.bsky.social

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Biodiversity is what makes life on Earth possible 🌍 From species to ecosystems, it keeps our planet functioning and resilient. With #BiodiversityDay approaching, take a moment to reflect on why it matters — and how our actions connect to the bigger picture. #LocalAction

ICYM - 10 highlights from the world of wetlands in April. From launching the Wetland Atlas to campaigning to protect EU's water law, freshwater fishes in freefall & how to save them, 50 key questions to safeguard peatlands and so much more mailchi.mp/wetlands/cel...

Since 1970, migratory freshwater fish have declined by 81%. From the Amazon to the Mekong, these "long-distance swimmers" are the backbone of food webs across the globe. The Convention on Migratory Species identifies 325 species needing urgent protection to save our river systems. Learn more.

Migratory freshwater fish are in trouble: Will we act in time to save them?

SALOBRA, Brazil — Life revolves around water in this quiet fishing village in Brazil’s southern Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland. Here, a clear tributary meets the broader Miranda River, part of…

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Thought the marathon world record was awe-inspiring! Well, what about this. Delta - a 60g Curlew sandpiper - just flew non-stop for 60 hours across Africa covering 3,870km! Just look at our tracking map...mindboggling. www.wetlands.org/astonishing-... @birdlifesa.bsky.social

In China, bird-pond tourism is raising rural incomes and awareness of threatened species, but scientists say regulation is needed to manage ecological risks 🧪🌏 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/chinas-bir...

China’s bird tourism boom sparks calls for regulation

Bird-pond tourism is raising rural incomes and awareness of threatened species, but scientists say regulation is needed to manage ecological risks

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Superb @mongabay.com story on new plans to drill for oil & gas in #Philippines priceless Liguasan Marsh. “This marsh is not just a wetland — it is a lifeline for communities, wildlife & our climate resilience" - Annadel Cabanban, Director of Wetlands Philippines news.mongabay.com/2026/04/ener...

Energy crisis revives push to drill in Philippines’ largest intact wetland

MINDANAO, Philippines — There’s been a renewed push in the Philippines to develop oil and gas deposits in the southern Liguasan Marsh, prompted by the energy crisis caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on I...

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The Wetland Atlas is live! Fantastic to see this important new tool - which deploys data to accelerate wetland conservation for people, nature & climate - covered by @mongabay.com Read @npbrao.bsky.social's article and then explore the Wetland Atlas yourself www.wetlandatlas.org/en

Mongabay@mongabay.com · 4mo ago

Since 1970, wetlands have disappeared three times faster than forests. A new atlas from @wetlandsint.bsky.social aims to end "wetland blindness" by providing the data needed to protect these vital ecosystems in the Sahel and Horn of Africa. Learn more in this story by @npbrao.bsky.social.

Fascinating to see the different routes that our 20 tagged Curlew sandpipers are flying as they head north across Africa. And the varying speeds. As you can see, WEMBERE (light blue) is way ahead of the rest @birdlifesa.bsky.social @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social @mikeshanahan.bsky.social

Since 1970, wetlands have disappeared three times faster than forests. A new atlas from @wetlandsint.bsky.social aims to end "wetland blindness" by providing the data needed to protect these vital ecosystems in the Sahel and Horn of Africa. Learn more in this story by @npbrao.bsky.social.

New atlas aims to help save Africa’s disappearing wetlands

Since 1970, more than a third of the world’s wetlands have been lost, at a rate three times faster than forest loss. To help governments and funders prioritize wetlands in need of protection or…

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We're tracking Curlew sandpipers & Grey Plovers on their #migration from South Africa to the Artic tundra. The 1st #bird just crossed into Asia - 👏Wembere! Glad to see Wembere seems to be heading away from the Persian Gulf! Follow all 23 birds on their epic journeys - info below 👇

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Want to follow the epic journeys of migratory birds from the tip of Africa to the Arctic tundra in almost-real time? Now's your chance. We're tracking 20 Curlew Sandpipers & 3 Grey Plovers as they fly north - and you can check in each day to see where they've got to on their astonishing migrations

"About time too. Mining companies have got away with too much, too often in too many countries. Great to see the Malawian government taking firm steps to protect rivers - and the communities that rely on them. Let's hope other governments follow their lead."

Mongabay@mongabay.com · 4mo ago

The Malawi government suspended the license of 'Coal & Minerals' after finding evidence of contamination of two critical rivers, affecting domestic & agricultural water supplies. The suspension highlights the growing push for mining accountability in the region. Charles Mpaka reports for #Mongabay.

The best biodiversity newsletter out there...and not just because this edition features the Wetland Atlas!

Mike Shanahan@mikeshanahan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

Years of deforestation have severely impacted Comoros, leading to drying rivers & eroded soils. A UNEP & @thegef.bsky.social restoration project is reversing this trend by improving water access, farmland productivity, and community resilience to climate change. Read on: tinyurl.com/4vrkb2r9

OUT NOW: Alarming IUCN Red List report on Europe's Freshwater Fishes - 42% are at risk of extinction! Flashing red warning about the state of the continent's rivers, lakes & other freshwater wetlands - which are essential for fishes & for societies & economies www.wetlands.org/almost-half-...

PEATLANDS | Climate Infrastructure Underfoot Peatlands cover only 3% of the Earth's land surface but store more carbon than all the world's forests combined. When drained, they emit significant amounts of CO₂, contributing about 5% of global human-caused CO₂. collab @wetlandsint.bsky.social

Icarus Complex ASBL (non profit) on Instagram: "PEATLANDS | Climate Infrastructure Underfoot Peatlands cover just 3% of the Earth’s land surface, yet they store more carbon than all the world’s fores...

icaruscomplexmagazine on February 15, 2026: "PEATLANDS | Climate Infrastructure Underfoot Peatlands cover just 3% of the Earth’s land surface, yet they store more carbon than all the world’s forests ...

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Wade into wetlands! Our new look newsletter picks 10 Talking Points from the world of #wetlands last month. Snapshot of stories and reports from the Pantanal to the Philippines, report on proven benefits of #freshwater restoration & another on how to fund it Enjoy! mailchi.mp/wetlands/cel...

In light of our collaboration with @wetlandsint.bsky.social, we will be joining the Wetland Atlas launch online webinar on April 9th. Want to join? Register now 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Wetland Atlas Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join us for the official launch of The Wetland Atlas - a new platform designed to bring together the latest data, insights, and tools to support the conservation and restoration of wetlands worldwide....

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Interested in monthly count data from Europe's most important wetland for waterbirds? Now available online! @wetlandsint.bsky.social @ramsar.org @rspb.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @tourduvalat.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @ebdonana.bsky.social www.ebd.csic.es/en/outreach/...