News: Environment

Conservationists welcome funding to address water pollution and illegal fishing impacting the Reef

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will invest in a range of projects to help tackle local issues…

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Jan 29, 2022 Environment / Finance / Government /

 
 

Temporary closure of Osaka Tennoji Zoo due to staff shortages as COVID spreads

Japan's Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the city's Tennoji Ward has announced its temporary closure from 25th January due to staff shortages amid the spread of COVID infections. Tennoji Zoo…

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Jan 28, 2022 Attractions / Education / Environment / Safety / Zoos /

 
 

Ocean Park staff focus on the environment during Hong Kong closures

Although temporarily closed in response to the Hong Kong Government’s current COVID-19 prevention guidelines, Ocean Park’s staff team have been preparing for its reopening at…

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Jan 28, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

New research shows climate change threatening the future of Winter Olympics and all snow sports

Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous for athletes and participants, experts have warned in a report…

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Jan 27, 2022 Environment / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Recreation Aotearoa welcomes go-ahead for outdoor education and school camps

Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive, Andrew Leslie has welcomed the New Zealand Ministry of Education announcement allowing outdoor education and school camps to go ahead. Leslie…

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Jan 27, 2022 Education / Environment / Recreation /

 
 

UNSW research highlights risk factors behind South Asian migrant beach drownings

Researchers from the UNSW Sydney Beach Safety Research Group have conducted an online global survey to examine the risk factors behind beach drowning among migrants from South Asia and…

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Jan 27, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Queensland boat operators continue to ignore lifejacket rules

According to new data sourced by Maritime Safety Queensland from a school holiday blitz on lifejacket compliance, 20% of boat operators are ignoring lifejacket rules.  Queensland…

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Jan 26, 2022 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

New Zealand Walking Access Commission recognises impact of women on accessing the outdoors

The New Zealand Walking Access Commission has recognised the wāhine that have made a significant impact in accessing the outdoors in New Zealand. Five women from Kerikeri to Canterbury…

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Jan 26, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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