African governments need to boost local efforts to protect endangered species by supporting DNA testing, argues Linda Nordling.

Better navigation and surveillance can help to prevent ships from damaging coral reefs and the need for expensive restoration, says Crispin Maslog.

Planting trees in dryland regions can negatively impact biodiversity, and policies must promote the practice on a smaller scale.

Traditional knowledge can inform strategies for improving nutrition and help vulnerable populations cope with environmental change.