Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas
Ecuador's new law for protected areas allows private sector involvement, facing backlash for allegedly violating Indigenous rights and international agreements.
French Polynesia Just Created The World's Largest Marine Protected Area
French Polynesia creates the largest Marine Protected Area, covering its entire exclusive economic zone, to enhance conservation and restrict harmful practices.
Peru drops plan to shrink protected area around Nazca Lines archaeological site
Peru's government has reversed a plan to reduce the protected area around the Nazca Lines due to concerns about increased vulnerability to informal mining.