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UN airlift support for gorilla relocation
Following the release of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report "Last Stand of the Gorilla" in March 2010, the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo helped secrure the transport of orghaned gorillas from North Kivu Province to Kasugho, near the Tayna Nature Reserve in ea ...
By Tim Freccia
Orphaned gorillas and helper, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
A helper/veterinarian, part of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, minding an orphaned gorilla.
By Tim Freccia
Rock formation at the base of the branch of the Lena Delta
The Lena River Delta is one of the longest rivers in the World. It flows North from Lake Baikal in Russia and opens into the Laptev Sea. At the river mouth the river forms a 32,000 sq km delta - the largest in the World. The tundra in the delta supports a rich fish population and many important ...
By Peter Prokosch
Flatey, Breiðafjörður Bay Circle, Iceland
Flatey means 'flat island' and describes the second largest island in Breiðafjörður, a large area of coastal waters to the West of Iceland. In former times the island was important as a fishing centre and trading hub for the Breiðafjörður area. Today, seaweed-harvesting, seal hunting, egg a ...
By Peter Prokosch
Reef fish, Vanuatu
The coastal and underwater environment of Vanuatu harbours some of the most stunning dive sites in the Pacific Islands. Vanuatu's marine biodiversity is threatened by over harvesting of fish resources and water pollution, which is a serious issue especially in Port Vila harbour due to poor s ...
By Yannick Beaudoin
Snow mobile travel over sea ice in Uummannaq, Greenland
Locals in Uummannaq rely very strongly on traditional practices to catch seals, polar bears, walruses and whales. Hunting and fishing are the major industries here and locals make use of snow-mobiles and dog-sleds in order to access the animals.
By Lawrence Hislop
Dramatic Lofoten coast, Norway
In 2008 the United Nations Environment Program expressed extreme concern for the implications of climate change on the Arctic regions. A warming Arctic climate is projected to change sea temperature and melt ice sheets, destroying vital ecosystems which operate in these Arctic areas. According t ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Fishing nets
The production of salt fish dates back over 1000 years in Norway and the fish has become a main ingredient in Mediterranean, West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian cuisines. In Norway the fish is dried outdoors by the wind and sun on traditional racks and can be used to make the the famous di ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Arctic vegetation, Norway
In 2008 the United Nations Environment Program expressed extreme concern for the implications of climate change on the Arctic regions. A warming Arctic climate is projected to cause various consequences such as melting sea ice and a rising and warming sea level, which in turn has a significant e ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Traditional racks for the drying of cod (Gadus Morhua) in Lofoten, Norway
The production of salt fish dates back over 1000 years in Norway and the fish has become a main ingredient in Mediterranean, West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian cuisines. In Norway the fish is dried outdoors by the wind and sun on traditional racks and can be used to make the the famous di ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Traditional racks for the drying of cod (Gadus Morhua) in Lofoten, Norway
Fish to be dried in the traditional manner in Lofoten is hung on racks for a calculated amount of time, depending on the size of the individual fish. Around 16 weeks is the average length of time for fish to dry, based on optimal weather and wind conditions.
By Lawrence Hislop
Lofoten Scenery, Norway
In 2008 the United Nations Environment Program expressed extreme concern for the implications of climate change on the Arctic regions. A warming Arctic climate is projected to change sea temperature and melt ice sheets, destroying vital ecosystems which operate in these Arctic areas. According t ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Arctic vegetation, Norway
In 2008 the United Nations Environment Program expressed extreme concern for the implications of climate change on the Arctic regions. A warming Arctic climate is projected to cause various consequences such as melting sea ice and a rising and warming sea level, which in turn has a significant e ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Arctic vegetation, Norway
In 2008 the United Nations Environment Program expressed extreme concern for the implications of climate change on the Arctic regions. A warming Arctic climate is projected to cause various consequences such as melting sea ice and a rising and warming sea level, which in turn has a significant e ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Forestry in Canada
Sustainable forest management involves the maintenance and enhancement of forest environments, ensuring longevity of forest ecosystems while allowing the best possible environmental, economic, social and cultural opportunities now and into the future. Here in Canada, the world’s largest exporte ...
By Lawrence Hislop
View over tree plantation in Canada
Sustainable forest management involves the maintenance and enhancement of forest environments, ensuring longevity of forest ecosystems while allowing the best possible environmental, economic, social and cultural opportunities now and into the future. In Canada, the world’s largest exporter of ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Forestry machinery with fallen trees in Canada
Sustainable forest management involves the maintenance and enhancement of forest environments, ensuring longevity of forest ecosystems while allowing the best possible environmental, economic, social and cultural opportunities now and into the future. In Canada, the world’s largest exporter of ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Pollution is detroying the mangroves on coastal Bali
In Bali the mangroves are experiencing stress due to rising sea levels and a changing climate, or are being replaced by shrimp farms and repercussions of human development such as pollution and silt run-off. All of this can significantly alter these coastal ecosystems, threatening vital clean wa ...
By Lawrence Hislop
Young reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus) during herding, Finnmark, Norway
Threats to Reindeer in the Arctic Circle are a result of various factors which will in turn effect herders’ income and livelihood. These factors include predation, global warming causing changes in Arctic biodiversity and increased development of infrastructure in pasture areas.
By Lawrence Hislop
Traditional reindeer herding practices, Finnmark, Norway
Reindeer herding is a practice traditionally undertaken by the Sami people, who have been doing it since the 17th century. They herd their reindeer across the land spanning Northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, leading them to green pastures and undisturbed calving areas.
By Lawrence Hislop
Reindeer in Finnmark, Norway
Large-scale climate changes in the Arctic may influence local climate conditions which in turn, is likely to affect foraging conditions for reindeer, the productivity of herds and, ultimately, herders’ income and livelihood. Increases in temperature and precipitation can affect the pastures in a ...
By Lawrence Hislop
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