Environment

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Land, water, wildlife and the places people live.

Kenya Targets 1,500 Black Rhinos by 2031 as Conservation Success Sparks New Challenges

Kenya’s black rhino population has surged to 1,207, prompting the Kenya Wildlife Service to set a new target of 1,500 individuals by 2031. While this recovery is a major conservation milestone, the success has led to overcrowding in existing sanctuaries, forcing the government to prioritize habitat expansion to prevent territorial conflicts among the animals.

Environment13 Nov

COP31: Global Leaders Secure $480 Million to Combat Methane Emissions

Global leaders at the COP31 summit in Antalya, Türkiye, have mobilized over $480 million in new philanthropic funding to tackle methane and other short-lived greenhouse gases, aiming to provide immediate climate relief through rapid, cost-effective mitigation strategies.

Environment13 Nov