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ENVIRONMENT NEWS · ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHWildlife & biodiversity · 31 Oct 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
Countries adopted the Yerevan Pathway at COP17 on 31 October, setting priorities for biodiversity action through 2030 and announcing new funding. Implementation now moves back to national governments.
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Seasons & outdoor life · Environment news
Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, India
Arnab made landfall on India’s Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast on 28 October. NASA published a nighttime satellite view showing the cyclone offshore before it reached land.
People & places · Environment news
European Union / Armenia
The European Commission and UNEP renewed their cooperation framework on 27 October, setting shared priorities across climate, ecosystems and resource use.
Seasons & outdoor life · Environment news
Global
WMO’s 26 October seasonal outlook identifies regional temperature and rainfall probabilities for aid agencies and governments preparing for a strengthening El Niño.
People & places · Environment news
Jakarta, Indonesia / East Asia
A UNEP progress report describes 150 women trained as electric-bus drivers across East Asia, including a programme in Jakarta that connects fleet changes with new employment opportunities.
Climate & change · Environment news
Global
UNEP’s 21 October report examines a low-overshoot pathway and the gap between its required emissions cuts and current policies and national pledges.
Wildlife & biodiversity · Environment news
Global
The first global assessment under the Kunming-Montreal framework finds widespread national commitments but slower delivery. Fewer than half of assessed national targets are on track.
Trees & forests · Environment news
Amazon basin, Brazil
NASA reports increased fire activity and smoke across parts of the central and eastern Amazon, with an October satellite image showing smoke along the river near Manaus and Santarém.
Water & oceans · Environment news
European Union
The European Commission presented an advisory initiative to support 20 water resilience pilot projects, helping proposals develop financing models and attract investment.
Climate & change · Environment news
Global / Europe
Copernicus records the second-warmest September globally and a September sea-surface temperature record across 60°S–60°N. Europe also experienced continued warmth and low river flows.
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE GOES A LONG WAY
Trees & forests · Guide
A healthy planting starts with matching the tree to its site, preserving its roots and setting the trunk flare at ground level. Here is a practical sequence for choosing, planting and caring for a young tree.
Gardens & growing · Guide
Start with a container or pile, a supply of dry leaves or other browns, and a small stream of suitable food scraps. Keep the mix airy and as damp as a wrung-out sponge, then adjust when it smells or dries out.
Homes & energy · Guide
Reduce heat entering and accumulating indoors by shading sunlit windows, limiting daytime heat gains and making use of cooler outdoor air when conditions allow. The best sequence depends on climate, humidity and the home’s layout.
Gardens & growing · Guide
Start a pollinator garden by choosing a suitable sunny or shaded patch, planting regionally appropriate flowers, and reducing routine disturbance. A small, well-matched garden is a practical first step.
Waste & circular living · Guide
Reduce food waste by buying for meals you expect to eat, keeping track of what needs using, and making leftovers easy to see and reuse. Small changes work best when they address the reason a particular food gets discarded.
Water & oceans · Guide
Start with routine habits and leaks, then focus on the fixtures and outdoor uses that matter most in your home. A simple audit helps you choose changes that reduce waste without disrupting household needs.
SMALL ACTION. LONGER VIEW.
Choosing the right place, noticing the soil, returning with water. A greener world grows through ordinary things done with a little more understanding.
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