Philippine Supreme Court to judge on 'cease and desist' request from opponents of field testing of GM eggplant variety.

Brazil heads a list of eight countries polled for awareness and understanding of biodiversity and Rio+20.

The decline of cocoa and palm oil production can be linked to pesticides that kill pollinators, researchers say.

The earthquake and tsunami that hit Chile in 2010 have led to the unexpected emergence of marine species displaced years ago by human action.

Seed keepers from across Chile have contributed to a seed catalogue that aims to help farmers rescue traditional staple crops.

The Peruvian government has launched a plan to generate scientific data for industrial sectors, looking for a low carbon economy.

More than 70 dams planned for five Latin American countries will heavily impact the Amazon basin, says a study.

World governments have launched an 'IPCC' for biodiversity, which will assess ecosystems and natural resources.

Fiji study finds shark diving both generates significant revenue and promotes coral reefs conservation.

Stakeholders need to synchronise the policies and objectives of Marine Protected Areas to protect the 'Amazon of the seas.

Pakistan’s farmers and scientists argue over the success of GM cotton.

Fossil records show that damage to Panama's coral reefs from overfishing and deforestation began before current impacts of climate change.

Brazil's indigenous Suruí tribe has been formally certified to sell carbon credits for their work in preserving Amazonian forests.

Genebanks are one answer to overfishing in South Asian waters, say fishery experts.

After cloning the pashmina goat, scientists are ready to replicate their success with other endangered animals in Kashmir.

Climate change and deforestation could effectively wipe out Mexico’s cloud forests and their diverse animal and plant species.

The latest version of the 'zero draft' for the Rio+20 Summit has included an acknowledgement that the Earth's resources are limited.

Asian and Pacific countries are home to a vast diversity of marine wealth, which experts say should be shared with indigenous communities.

Argentina's indigenous communities join forces with the government to protect biodiversity.

A map of biodiversity reveals that Andean areas in Bolivia and Peru require more protection for endemic species and unique ecosystems.