TOURÉ
Conservation
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Dec 3, 2025
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IUCN Launches First-Ever West Africa Regional Action Plan for Pangolins
New this week — IUCN and regional partners have unveiled West Africa’s first coordinated pangolin action plan, mapping anti-trafficking measures, habitat protection and cross-border recovery steps designed to curb illegal trade and stabilise wild populations.
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Dec 2, 2025
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Community Reforestation Spurs Cotton-top Tamarin Recovery in Northern Colombia
New this week — community-led tree planting in northern Colombia is helping cotton-top tamarin populations rebound, with restored corridors reconnecting fragmented habitats and giving this endangered primate a chance to recover.
CITES
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Dec 1, 2025
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CITES Strengthens Protections for Sharks and Rays: 70+ Species Added
New this week — CITES parties agreed to list more than 70 shark and ray species under tighter trade controls, aiming to curb overfishing and the illegal fins trade. The decision could reduce commercial pressure and improve cross-border enforcement for vulnerable populations.
TOURÉ
+3
Nov 26, 2025
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Wales’ Biodiversity Crisis: Nearly 3,000 Species Now at Risk
New this week — nearly 3,000 species in Wales are now flagged as at-risk, with many plants, fungi, and invertebrates surviving in only a handful of sites. Targeted habitat action and strengthened local protections could still turn the tide.
