News: Parks
Two in five of the world’s plant species at risk of extinction
40% of the world’s plant species are at risk of extinction as a result of the destruction of the natural world, according to an international report led by London’s Royal…
read moreConservationists alert UNESCO of Australian Government’s move to weaken legal protection for heritage sites
Australian conservation groups have written to the Director-General of UNESCO, warning the international body of “alarming moves by the Australian Government to weaken legal…
read morePhillip Island’s penguins gain international attention
Phillip Island’s penguins have over the last week gained the attention of a worldwide audience with unprecedented global media coverage. The UK Daily Mail Online was the first…
read moreSingapore Government commits to enhanced network of urban parks
Singapore is aiming to improve its green space over the next 10 years with more plant life and nature integrated into urbanised areas, in a move to transform the nation from a "city in…
read moreSabah adopts Tourism Recovery Plan to promote its tourism in wake of COVID-19 crisis
Under the Sabah Tourism Recovery Plan, the Malaysian state of Sabah is expecting to make changes in promoting tourism once the Covid-19 pandemic ends. It is hoped that the recovery plan…
read moreMelbourne study shows how cities struggle to enhance urban tree cover
Many cities around the world are struggling to reconcile ambitious environmental targets with development pressures, according to a new study based on trees in the city of Melbourne. The…
read moreDeadline extended for Walk21 Seoul proposal submissions
The deadline for Walk21 Seoul proposal submissions has been extended to Monday 13th April to give everyone more time to submit, digital and remote options are being explored for…
read moreWorld Urban Parks emphasises that ‘Nature Never Closes’
Amid global concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, World Urban Parks has highlighted its advocacy and support for the power of parks, open spaces, and nature as essential resources for…
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