A boat in the turquoise waters of Gökova Bay, Türkiye, near a forested coastline. Credit: Zafer Kizilkaya.
A diver surveys marine habitats in Türkiye’s Gökova Bay as part of the Gökova Bay to Cape Gelidonya project. Credit: Fauna & Flora.
Volunteers collecting Zostera marina (seagrass) seeds at Seaview, Isle of Wight, as part of the Solent Seascape. Credit: Luke Helmer.
An image from a 4G-enabled camera trap in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, part of an AI-based alert system developed by the University of Cambridge and Fundația Conservation Carpathia to monitor bear and wild boar activity. Credit: Tom Ratsakatika.
Peatland monitoring in Cumbria, where the Cumbria Connect project is restoring degraded peatlands to improve carbon sequestration, support biodiversity, and enhance water retention. Credit: Mark Williams.
A view of Polesia, showcasing its intricate network of waterways and wetlands. Credit: Viktar Malyshchyc.
A beaver reintroduction in the Carpathian Mountains, where this keystone species is helping restore wetland habitats and improve biodiversity. Credit: Calin Serban.
Egyptian vultures in Bulgaria, where the Iron Curtain to Green Belt project supports the recovery of this endangered species. Captive-bred vultures have successfully bred in the wild for the first time, helping to restore their population and maintain their role as nature’s recyclers. Credit: Ivaylo Dichev.
Saiga herd in the West Kazakh Steppe. This area is home to a large part of the global saiga population, offering key grazing areas and migration pathways. Credit: Adam Devenish, RSPB.
Carpathian Mountains project team members observing the landscape, with expansive forested areas and snow-capped peaks in view. Credit: Daniel Mîrlea.
Wild forest reindeer move across a snow-covered landscape in the Koitajoki Watershed. Credit: Antti Leinonen / Snowchange.
Press members observe a water vole release as part of the Cumbria Connect project, supporting the restoration of this iconic species in its natural habitat. Credit: Bailey Lamburn, Cumbria Connect.
Artists in Residence Elizabeth Reeder (left) and Amanda Thomson (right) weave part of the kist that will hold the Commonplace Book at Cairngorms Connect. Photo: Catriona Parmenter.