Ghana’s forests are being wiped out: What’s behind this and why attempts to stop it aren’t working

In 2022, Ghana had the highest relative increase in primary forest loss among all tropical countries

‘Tandarust Punjab Mission’ a welcome move, but will it work?

Given the state government’s past record, one can’t but help feel skeptical

Illegal logging in Africa is a threat to security

Illegal logging happens here through small-scale and commercial operations

Brazil forest fire threatens local tribe

Loggers have been accused of starting fires to drive away the indigenous people

East Africa unites with UN, Interpol to curb illegal logging

Global partnership seeks to check deforestation and crossborder illegalities in timber trade

The global road-building explosion is shattering nature

Roads have sliced and diced almost the entire land surface of Earth, leaving huge areas prone to illegal logging, mining and hunting

Eight avian species declared “extinct” in new study

The species, most of which are South American, are the first avian extinctions of the 21st century

'Three of us were killed last year, but we continue to protect our forests'

Guardians of the Amazon, a tribe in the forests sent this message to the Brazilian government to help them protect an uncontacted tribe and their …

Palm oil plantations driving illegal logging in Indonesia

Report shows how corruption and lax enforcement by government is abetting illegal practices by well-connected business people

Kenyan court stays President William Ruto’s directive lifting a ban on logging

Environment and Lands Court stops tree felling until a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya is heard and determined

Illegal logging major threat to development in west Africa: FAO

The activities not only harm economies but are also a source of funding for terror groups

Foreign investors perpetuating poverty in Africa, says report

The Annual Progress Report of Africa says the continent is losing 6% of GDP a year, mostly due tto illegal logging and unregulated fishing

Interpol releases first-ever list of most wanted green criminals

List features nine fugitives accused of poaching, trafficking animal parts and illegal logging

Environmental crimes threaten global security, says UN

Illegal forestry and ivory products worth up to US $213 billion a year are helping fund terrorists, militants and criminals