From Freshwater to Deep Space: 2025 Biodiversity Review
2025 biodiversity in review: Why 1 in 4 freshwater species are at risk and how global actions — from China to deep space research — aim to turn the tide.
Biodiversity
Inside China’s Panda Conservation: Exploring Chengdu’s Wildlife Efforts
Last month, WWF’s Martin Kabaluapa Kapinga explored Chengdu and nearby reserves to see China’s innovative giant panda conservation and wider biodiversity protection up close. 🐼🌿
China’s New Giant Panda Sanctuary Opens to Public Dec 29
China’s Mianyang Base for Giant Panda Conservation opens to the public on December 29, 2025, featuring a wild-style habitat, educational zones, and cutting-edge tech for animal welfare.
China Keeps Wetlands Above 800M Mu in 14th Five-Year Plan
China’s wetland area stayed above 800M mu during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with 1,000+ projects and 4.34M mu restored, boosting biodiversity and climate resilience.
Venturing Into Hainan’s Lush Rainforest: A Live Conservation Journey
Join our livestream trek deep into Hainan’s tropical rainforest to discover its rich biodiversity and see how conservation is woven into the Hainan Free Trade Port’s development.
Freshwater Surprise: New Catfish Species Discovered in Xizang Himalayas
Discover the newly identified glyptosternine catfish, Glaridoglanis verruciloba, found in Zayul County’s Zayul River, Xizang Autonomous Region, shedding light on Himalayan fish evolution.
UNEA-7 Wraps Up with 11 Green Resolutions for a Resilient Planet 🌍
UNEA-7 in Nairobi wrapped up with 11 resolutions tackling climate change, biodiversity loss & pollution, plus a ministerial declaration and new UNEP strategy.
Kunming Biodiversity Fund Boosts Green Agenda 🌿
Since May 2024, the Kunming Biodiversity Fund has supported community-led conservation projects and celebrated new milestones at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi.
Marine Ecology Off Hainan Island’s South Coast Remains Strong
A report finds marine ecology off Hainan Island’s south coast in the Chinese mainland remains strong, with top-ranked seawater quality and high biodiversity.
Why UNEA Matters for a Safer, Resilient Earth
UNEA 7 kicks off Dec 8 in Nairobi, uniting global leaders, scientists and activists to tackle emissions, biodiversity loss and pollution for a safer Earth.