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Around the world, biodiversity is declining rapidly. A report released in May by the International Union for Conservation of Nature aims to inspire action, by showcasing some of the species for [...]

The UK’s most endangered butterfly is making a bumper early appearance at a remote British habitat – confounding recent grim figures about its population

Meet Robbie Blackhall-Miles, whose Welsh garden has an early evolutionary vibe. He explains why he’s passionate about plants with fossil records that predate the extinction of the dinosaurs

From planting native wildflowers to leading mini-beast safaris, 5 projects that help people give nature a boost 

Canada's largest national marine conservation area is to be created to protect a large, biodiverse area of Arctic water

With such limited space, how can cities be designed to feature more greenery? China is thinking outside the box: vertically

Scientists believe the discovery could provide a bee-friendly alternative to neonicotinoid pesticides

The European parliament is to vote on a bill that will make it harder for pharmaceutical companies to exploit the traditional knowledge of indigenous people

The Brazilian government hopes to uncover new species and tribes by “knowing the rainforest from within”

Developed countries are set to double their funding support for vulnerable marine areas, following a UN biodiversity conference

The rate of deforestation in the Amazon decreased by 23% during 2011-2012, according to preliminary figures released by Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE)

Martin Wright reports on the quest for a green, restorative Games in London

Trees for Life has announced that it has discovered a species of sawfly that has never been recorded in the UK before.

Following one of the most successful biodiversity conservation campaigns in Colombian history the yellow-eared parrot has been saved

The eight winners of a children's international biodiversity photograph competition were rewarded at a special event in December.

A historic commitment has recently been announced between the governments of France and Madagascar, with £14 million allocated in the largest debt-for-nature swap agreement.

The Seedsavers Network has produced a beautiful film celebrating the seed keepers, farmers and gardeners who are ensuring our long-term survival.

After a ten year long David and Goliath battle, Canadian farmer Percy Schmeiser has finally won damages from Monsanto in an out of court settlement.

We need to increase biodiversity on agricultural land according to a report from one of the House of Commons' most powerful select committees, the Environmental Audit Committee, which has been [...]