Southeast Asia’s protected forests lock away huge carbon reserves, but weak enforcement, chronic funding gaps and mounting development pressures are eroding their climate benefits, a new analysis warns
The Pakistan Academy of Sciences hosted the 24th Science Council of Asia Conference, bringing together regional experts to tackle urgent challenges-from food security and environmental sustainability to the preservation of biodiversity
A deadly fungus has devastated North American bat populations, pushing some species to the brink. Now, a newly identified fungal strain threatens to escalate the crisis, raising urgent concerns for conservation efforts.
New research reveals that the orographic evolution of northern Tibet played a crucial role in shaping vegetation patterns and plant diversity across eastern Asia, highlighting the mountain region’s impact on regional ecology.
South-east Asia faces an urgent call to action on insect conservation beyond popular pollinators like bees and butterflies. Experts warn that preserving diverse insect populations is vital for ecosystem health and food security.
Published in Science, a new study pinpoints regional priority areas across Asia where scalable biodiversity and carbon conservation would deliver the greatest environmental returns – offering a strategic roadmap to magnify impact and help countries meet their climate goals