Climate Change: What Happened in the Past?
The climate has always changed; however, not all changes are the same. The question, therefore, is not whether the climate has changed, but how much, how quickly, and through which mechanisms.
Behind the Lens and Beyond the Microphone: Studying Wildlife with AI
As AI transforms global biodiversity monitoring, machine listening decodes species from vast sound data—yet real benefits for nature and people hinge on addressing ethical and socio-political challenges.
The Silent Mysteries of the Forest
Shy plants, gusts of wind, dry branches, hidden movements: what on earth is this forest up to?
Urban Trees, Insects, and Monitoring
Reporting, monitoring, surveys, and prevention are the most powerful weapons in the fight against species that are threatening our urban green spaces.
Italy: so Biodiverse, so Fragile
From the Alps to the Mediterranean, Italy holds a treasure of biodiversity. But without concrete action, we risk losing it.
How Many Trees Can a Person Plant?
In about thirty years, around 300,000 trees have been planted on Monte Baldo: we tell you the story that led to such an exceptional result.
Beaver Engineering: Architects of Biodiversity
While humans struggle with red tape, beavers build dams in days. These “ecosystem engineers” boost biodiversity, fight floods, and sometimes even save governments millions.
Echoes of a Silent Summer: Conserving Europe’s Grasshopper Chorus
On warm summer nights, grasshoppers and crickets sing. In Greece’s mountains, the rare Epirus grasshopper’s fragile song tells a story of survival and a habitat worth protecting.
LIFE Program, Endangered: New European Budgets Neglect Biodiversity
Scientists, naturalists and ecologists are worried about the new European Union budgeting drafts: the LIFE program is no longer mentioned. What is it, what is its function, and why does it matter so much?
Combating the Invasive Crayfish Problem with Crayfish-infused Beer?
Invasive crayfish species cause problems to ecosystems, threaten native crayfish populations and spread the crayfish plague. Control measures include the release of predator eels, “canoe-hygiene”, and crayfish-infused beer.
Reflecting on the Newts
An emotional story on the ski slopes this winter reminds us that climate change isn’t waiting. It’s happening. And yet, we keep crossing the line.
Protecting the Yellow-Bellied Toad in Trentino
The yellow-bellied toad iconically uses its brightly colored underside as a defense strategy. Yet, the survival of this species is threatened by habitat destruction. Conservation projects in Trentino aim to support their populations.
The Hidden World of Brazilian Ponds: The Battle of Cloud Fish
A legend in the Brazilian outback says that fish fall from the clouds every year. Although this statement may seem fanciful, there is a scientific basis that explains the phenomenon.
Nature at Our Service
Nature-based Solutions (NBS) offer multiple benefits to both urban and rural environments. They are resilient, effective, cost-efficient, and profitable. In the era of climate change, they represent a land and environmental management tool that is as innovative as it is natural.
Trentino’s Path to a Sustainable and Biodiverse Future
With 2,300 different species, Trentino is home to a vast range of biodiversity. Much like biodiversity around the world, this natural wealth is at risk. Yet, with its strategy for sustainable development – SproSS, Trentino aims to protect and enhance this biodiversity.
Technologies for Solving the Insect Puzzle
We’ve explored space and the moon, yet much about Earth remains a mystery. Insects, the largest animal group, are barely understood. New technologies promise to transform biodiversity monitoring.
A Blinking Santa: The Effects of Light Pollution on Biodiversity
What consequences can the ever-increasing bright lights of our cities have on wildlife? Many. Both diurnal and nocturnal species experience changes in their development and phenology due to artificial light at night.
Fungi: Building Connections Between Nature and Humans
Fantastic fungi, marvelous mushrooms, miraculous mycelia – the world of these mysterious and fascinating others continues to capture the attention of the curious and provides a means to deepen our connection to nature.
Ecology Concepts: Ecological Interactions and the Mathematics of Ecosystems
A trophic web is defined by the species involved and their interactions among themselves. What kind of interactions are there and how can they be analyzed?
Biodiversity: Who Are You?
What is biodiversity? How is it identified and measured, and how can we enhance and protect it? Can our mountains make themselves a refuge for species and a cradle of biodiversity?
High-Altitude Insect Migrations with Dr. Will Hawkes
Insect migrations are crucial for pollination, pest control, and nutrient transport. Dr. Will Hawkes’ research in the Pyrenees shows millions of insects cross a high-altitude mountain pass annually.
Who’s That Snacking On The Mulberry Tree?
As the exclusive feed of the domesticated silkworm, the mulberry tree stands as a cornerstone to global silk production. In Trentino-Alto Adige, urban lore speaks of summertime tales when the berries and cooling shade to taste particularly sweet.
The High Seas Treaty: Protecting Oceans’ Biodiversity
Deep seawater ecosystems are under several threats, with the inconvenience that the management of those areas does not belong to any country. How do we deal with this, and what are those menaces?
A two in one: caterpillar then butterfly!
The marsh fritillary is an iconic butterfly species; but its population size has decreased dramatically in the last 50 years across the British Isles.
The Country That Cried Wolf: Human and Wolves Relationship
Some months ago, there was a proposal to lighten the protection status for the wolf in the EU. The proposal was turned down, but that was neither the beginning nor the end of the controversy this animal carries along.
It Takes A Flower
Botanical discoveries drive mankind toward an incessant need for determination. Species that live in a territory are distinguished from others and named. A true botanical version of a treasure hunt.
Brazilian Biomes – Chapter 2: Cerrado The Inverted Forest
Exploring the heart of Brazil, today we land on the Cerrado. Understand how the biome is a key piece for the safeguarding of Latin-American rivers and how you can make a difference in its survival.
Tales from the Caatinga: The Vision of an Expert
Prof. Francisca Soares de Araújo, a biologist, and Sarah Ferreira discuss here the challenges of Caatinga. In this conversation, they talked about the dangers involved in the new dynamics of this Brazilian region.
Close to the Water, Far From Home: Manx Shearwaters on Migration
The Manx Shearwater embarks on an epic 11200 km migration each Autumn, from Islands in Northern Europe as far south as Patagonia, overcoming adversity in the face of storms, collision courses, predators and light pollution.
Brazilian Biomes – Chapter 1: Caatinga
This year, we shall explore the Brazilian landscape! First stop: Caatinga, a place once seen as empty and forgotten. Discover why this ecosystem doesn’t get what it deserves and learn its challenges in staying protected!
The Alien Crayfish
The Louisiana red crayfish is an aggressive invasive species introduced by humans worldwide. Northern Italy is now facing its increasing spread and an outbreak of crayfish plague that has the potential to cause the extinction of the native species.
Enhancing Alpine Landscapes
How can forests protect us from natural hazards in the Alps? Technical preventive solutions have been accompanied by biological measures related to careful silvicultural practices for decades.
Cats and Other Invaders: A Threat to Local Biodiversity
The Spanish government has approved a new Law regarding animal safety, but it does not consider Invasive species. What are they and why is it essential to deal correctly with them?
From Crisis to Culture: The Birth of Ribeirinho Communities
Discover Amazon’s riverside communities. Explore their lifestyle, challenges, and the impact of environmental disasters. Dive into a story of resilience and connections with rivers: meet the Ribeirinhos.
Quilombola Communities: the resilience of a contemporary past
Brazil’s rich cultural tapestry is interwoven with a diverse array of ethnic groups, each contributing to the nation’s vibrant heritage. Among these, the Quilombolas stand out as a testament to the resilience and tenacity of their slaved African ancestors who resisted oppression and sought freedom during the dark chapters of history.
Caiçara People: Guardians of Brazil’s Coastal Heritage
Caiçara people are the guardians of Brazil’s coastal heritage. Their deep connection to water, their culture and way of life is threatened by urgent environmental challenges.
Spain’s Wetlands at Risk: We need different Agricultural Practices to Ensure Conservation
Southern Europe countries, like Spain, are sensitive to drought, which is an impending threat due to global warming. Wetlands are even more sensitive and key for biodiversity and human life. What can we do to protect them?
Social-Ecological Legacies of African-Brazilian Religions
The interaction between African and Brazilian ethnicities during the colonial period culminated in the formation of traditional terreiro communities, which still play important role for their social-ecological impact.
Plants Know Their Way Forward: Alpine Species Migrate to Escape Environmental Changes
Flowers and plants are moving unexpectedly in the Alps to survive. By escaping environmental changes they will somehow make it. Are we also ready to deal with the environmental changes that we are facing?
Brazil’s Transversal Approach for the Environment
After the anti-democracy riots in Brasilia last month, Lula’s Brazil aims to simultaneously tackle social inequality and environmental protection.
