CONSERVATION NEWS

Poaching and deforestation in the tropics have increased since COVID-19 restrictions went into effect around the world, according to recent reports from Conservation International field offices.

In case you missed it: Poaching may increase in Africa as the pandemic continues, the long-term benefits of climate action could help boost the global economy and an island nation in Africa is running out of water due to climate change and deforestation.

In case you missed it: China announced a temporary ban on its wildlife trade as the deadly coronavirus spreads, indigenous peoples in Africa's Congo Basin fight to protect their land against logging companies and radar-equipped seabirds are helping to track illegal fishing on the high seas.

In case you missed it: The United States begins the withdrawal process from the Paris Agreement, an oil spill spreads along the northeast coast of Brazil and a new documentary follows a herd of elephants through Kenya.

The head of Conservation International's Africa field division has a suggestion for the continent’s decision-makers: redirect some of your debt to the United States into conserving nature.