#Act4 Aquatics In a press release, Wallonia regrets that pollution which occurred on April 9 near Cambrai in northern France has “never been reported by France to Belgian authorities“, in violation of an international alert procedure. “Environmental disaster” in the Scheldt: French company causes the death of thousands of fish 27 April 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Catholic Concern for Animals points the finger of blame for virus at mankind’s reckless disregard for the natural world - front page article in "Catholic Universe", the most widely read Catholic newspaper in the UK. Virus shows why abuse of nature must stop 22 April 2020 Catholic Concern for Animals
#Act4 Wildlife Europe’s nature is in an increasingly poor state and is under continuing pressures. IUCN Member Rewilding Europe calls for nature recovery across Europe’s degraded landscapes to improve connectivity between existing ecosystems and increase the amount of land in good ecological condition. Rewilding Europe calls for large-scale nature recovery across Europe 14 April 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Warning comes as destruction of nature increasingly seen as key driver of zoonotic diseases Ban wildlife markets to avert pandemics, says UN biodiversity chief 14 April 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals IDTechEx's report proposes a large-scale shift to plant-based and cultured meat. To be considered, however, is that the independent market research company would promote a tech solution because the report was composed by one of its analysts who specializes in agricultural technology and next-generation food technology. Another study finds that the meat industry is unsustainable 9 April 2020
#Act4 Wildlife The archipelago in the Indian Ocean has committed to protecting 400,000 sq km (154,000 sq miles) of marine area, about 30% of its waters. Seychelles extends protection to marine area twice the size of Great Britain 6 April 2020
#Act4 Wildlife An evaluation support study, financed by the European Commission, to carry out ‘an evaluation of the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on habitats, landscapes and biodiversity’ is now available. EC's report evaluates the impact of the CAP on habitats, landscapes, biodiversity 6 April 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Look out for these 10 major publications by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) scheduled for release in the coming months. Ten biodiversity-related publications to look out for in 2020 27 March 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Destruction of wildlife and the climate crisis is hurting humanity, with Covid-19 a ‘clear warning shot’, say experts. Coronavirus: ‘Nature is sending us a message’, says UN environment chief 27 March 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Scarlet macaws, sharks, jaguars, totoaba and vaquita marina are just some of the species in Latin America that suffer illegal trafficking, as a consequence of the growing demand in the Asian market. Illegal wildlife trafficking in Latin America: the impact of Asian demand on five species 25 March 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Sweeping changes to a wildlife protection law were passed in Parliament on Wednesday (March 25), with the amendments to the Wild Animals and Birds Act conferring greater protection on Singapore's native flora and fauna. The Parliament of Singapore votes for more protection for native wildlife and harsher penalties for offenders 25 March 2020
#Act4 Wildlife All interested citizens and organisations are invited to respond to the consultation. Targeted consultation on the future of the LIFE Programme 20 March 2020