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Nature doesn't recognise borders but countries can collaborate to save species. The Escazú Agreement shows howNations must work with their neighbours to manage and protect species and human rights. An international environmental deal called the Escazú Agreement shows what’s possible.

Going beyond political borders to protect threatened animalsAs a global community, we must work beyond our national borders to protect threatened species and maintain biodiversity say University of Melbourne experts.

Coupling big data and conservationScientists highlight opportunities to generate sustainable solutions.

Can’t see the wood for the trees?Making the most of our forests for biodiversity and wood production.

Planning for sea-level riseSee the story

A review of Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystem Services

Most of us worry about climate change in one way or another, but not many of us explicitly consider its impact on ecosystem services. Integrating climate change into assessments of ecosystem services is vital if we are to avoid poor management decisions.

Can payments for ecosystem services fund climate change adaptation?

Coastal wetlands, such as mangroves, can be lost due to sea level rise. This is means essential ecosystem services, such as the maintenance of fisheries, coastal protection, and carbon sequestration, could be lost along with them. However, it doesn’t have to be this way...