Now playing Next Nature Greece to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas by 2030 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it was a “historic moment for conservation in Greece”. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Nature Signs to protect oceans from ‘corporate greed’ light up Athens More than 100 governments will meet in the Greek capital this week to discuss the challenges facing the world's oceans. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Design Manifesta 15 Barcelona to look at urgent social issues through art Manifesta 15 Barcelona looks at how art and architecture can address pressing concerns like climate change, social injustice and economic inequality. The festival, which has toured European cities over the past 30 years, is intended to prompt debate about urgent global issues. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Art World Nature Photography Awards 2024: Check out the winning images Among thousands of submissions, Tracey Lund from the UK claimed the top prize with her stunning image of gannets hunting beneath the waves off the Shetland Islands. 01/04/2024
Now playing Next Nature Poland's beech wins European Tree of the Year The European Tree of the Year award - bringing together trees with interesting stories from around Europe while promoting the importance of our connection with nature - goes to a 200-year-old beech. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Nature Slovakia: Bear attacks prompt renewed calls for a cull Some politicians argue that conservation efforts have caused brown bear populations to soar. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Nature Watch: Wildlife centre staff pretend to be foxes to save abandoned cub No you're not watching some drug-induced hallucination, but a love for wildlife in action. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Destinations Why you should consider visiting a ‘local island’ in the Maldives Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities. 11/03/2024
Now playing Next Destinations How to explore Serbia’s untouched national parks this summer With ravines, ski slopes and wildlife-rich forests, Serbia’s national parks have plenty to offer the adventurous visitor. 09/03/2024
Now playing Next Nature Darwin’s finches have returned to the Galapagos Islands Some 510 finches from five species were released on Floreana Island as part of a nature restoration programme, according to Ecuador’s Ministry of the Environment. 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Nature Volcano erupts on birthplace of last known 'fantastic giant tortoise' Fernanda, a lone female, was discovered on Fernandina in 2019 and is now fated to become an endling. 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Nature 1 in 5 migratory animals are heading for extinction, UN report reveals Migratory animals act as indicators of environmental change but also play an integral role in maintaining our planet’s complex ecosystems. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Nature Chile and Palau first countries to ratify High Seas Treaty Around 1 per cent of the ocean beyond countries’ maritime borders is currently protected. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Nature Bottom trawling kicks up tonnes of carbon dioxide, study finds The damage done by dragging huge nets across the bottom of the sea includes releasing plumes of carbon dioxide. 19/01/2024
Now playing Next Space Religious site or stargazing haven? The war over a Hawaiian volcano Both indigenous activists and scientists believe the volcano holds answers to the mysteries of the universe but do not agree on how it should be used. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News Sea turtle rehab centre names new arrivals after Santa’s helpers A Florida sea turtle hospital has welcomed the new arrivals. 13/12/2023
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Now playing Next Ocean What are blue carbon credits? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Experts say this form of carbon offsetting could strengthen the fight against climate change, but it must be used responsibly. 30/11/2023
Now playing Next Nature Wolf cull begins in Estonia despite conservation fears Concerns have been raised that the science behind the cull is shaky, and that killing wolves may drive them to harmful behaviours against humans. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Will Saudi Arabia be the world’s best scuba diving destination? Saudi Arabia’s 28,000 square kilometre development on the Red Sea coast is focused on two destinations: Red Sea Global and Amaala. The project will bring a plethora of luxury hotels, dining and outdoor experiences to visitors - all with a sustainable attitude. 13/11/2023