Listening to mangroves: Using Autonomous Recording Units and Machine Learning tools to assess avian biodiversity in the mangroves of coastal Suriname

Listening to Mangroves: Using Autonomous Recording Units and Machine Learning Tools to Assess Avian Biodiversity in the Mangroves of coastal Suriname, presents findings from research conducted across six coastal sites between December 2024 and July 2025.

Using passive acoustic monitoring and the BirdNET algorithm, the study identified 508 bird species and demonstrated statistically significant differences in acoustic complexity between mangrove types. The research highlights the ecological importance of mangroves for biodiversity and coastal protection, and demonstrates how non-invasive, data-driven tools can strengthen ecosystem monitoring and inform climate-resilient coastal management.

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Primer Informe Técnico de Restauración Forestal en la Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé (Spanish)

The first Forest Restoration Monitoring Report from the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca in Panama, produced by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, presents early results from the Intelligent Reforestation Programme.

Monitoring of 14 one-hectare restoration plots and 15 transects, established in 2022, evaluated seedling survival, species richness, and successional dynamics across 27 native tree species.

The findings demonstrate the potential of community-led, science-based restoration using native species to enhance biodiversity recovery, increase carbon sequestration and support resilient, sustainable livelihoods in Indigenous territories.

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Innovating for resilience: Cultivating climate-ready, multifunctional landscapes through Living Labs in Ethiopia

Research note on the role of ‘Living Labs’ as shared spaces for co-development of agroforestry between farmers, scientists, policymakers and local institutions.

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State of the World’s Seaweeds 2025

The State of the World’s Seaweeds 2025, presented by the Natural History Museum and the Scottish Association for Marine Science, provides a global assessment of seaweed biodiversity, production, trade and sustainability, synthesising ecological and socio-economic evidence to inform conservation and responsible industry growth.

It highlights trends in wild harvesting and aquaculture, pressures on coastal ecosystems, governance gaps, and opportunities to strengthen sustainable management and equitable value chains. The analysis supports improved data systems, policy coherence and investment in climate-resilient seaweed sectors.

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Diagnostico Participativo de Bioversidad del Resguardo el Gran Tescual (Spanish)

This report presents evidence from the Gran Tescual Indigenous Reservation Climate Plan project, which generated participatory, intercultural and gender-responsive research to inform biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation and sustainable livelihoods in the Gran Tescual territory of Colombia.

Based on community co-production of a participatory biodiversity diagnosis, illustrated ethnobotanical guide and climate plan, findings highlight key ecosystem pressures, integrate Indigenous knowledge with scientific evidence, and support strengthened territorial governance and climate-resilient strategies.

 

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Addressing Research Gaps on the Impacts of Solid Waste and Wastewater on Water Resources in South Africa: Development and application of a method for assessing the effects of wastewater on wetland ecosystem services

This report provides a rapid assessment framework estimating the likelihood of wastewater effects across 15 ecosystem services and demonstrates application at nine wetland sites.

Outputs support prioritisation of management actions and inform national biodiversity assessment and policy on wastewater impacts under data‑limited conditions using probabilistic modelling.

This report has multiple appendices, which are available on request.

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Addressing Research Gaps on the Impacts of Solid Waste and Wastewater on Water Resources in South Africa: Catchment study and Ecological Modelling

This report compares dairy, urban, forestry and reference catchments using monitoring, biomonitoring and modelling to identify pollution sources and key drivers. Results show strong effects of wastewater treatment works, irrigation and flow conditions on water quality and biotic communities.

Ecological response models define thresholds for sensitive taxa and characterise river capacity to dilute or accumulate pollutants, supporting catchment-scale management and monitoring.

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Addressing Research Gaps on the Impacts of Solid Waste and Wastewater on Water Resources in South Africa: Overview and Guide to Reports

This report summarises national and catchment-scale research on pollution sources and ecological impacts, highlighting wastewater treatment, waste and emerging contaminants such as tyre wear particles and pharmaceuticals in South Africa.

Spatial analysis and modelling research projects identify pollution hotspots and link pressures to biodiversity and ecosystem service risks, supporting improved monitoring and integrated management responses.

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Plan de rempoissonnement du lac Sofia : Conditions, protocole, conception et mise en oeuvre

In French. This document outlines a protocol for developing a fish restocking plan for Lake Sofia, a freshwater lake in Madagascar.

The aim of restocking is to enhance the ecological dynamics of this freshwater ecosystem and, in turn, strengthen the local livelihoods that depend on it—both directly (such as fishing and papyrus-based crafts) and indirectly (including agricultural irrigation). The document outlines the key steps required for a successful restocking plan, from community consultation and plan development to implementation and long‑term monitoring.

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Business Unusual Report

This research report presents alternative, inclusive business models for farm and forest production that favour small scale producers and diverse food production systems. In these alternatives, producers mobilise their own flexible finance and engage in partnerships through their savings and credit cooperatives and businesses, supply chain partners and pioneering investors.

Together they are practising ‘business unusual’: adopting practices that support livelihoods, embrace complexity in the interests of biodiversity and climate.

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