Wondering what went right this week in the conservation world? We’ve got you covered with our Conservation Optimism Round-Up! We are collating stories of optimism from around the globe so that you never miss your dose of weekly motivation.

(Image Credit: Canva Pro – Kamchatka)

1. Search for Lost Birds: Birders rediscover Mussau Triller

” The rarely glimpsed Mussau Triller was documented for the first time in 44 years on a remote island in Papua New Guinea. “

2. Is pollution in England’s rivers really getting worse? There’s more good news than you might think

” River wildlife is on the up and there’s little evidence that storm overflows are being used more often. But protest is still vital. “

3. ‘People can be a positive force for nature’: The fishermen reviving Finland’s scarred wastelands

” Finland’s Linnunsuo wetland used to be a barren “moonscape”. A local fishing community has transformed it into a biodiverse haven and an important carbon sink. “

4. Scientists find unexpected biodiversity in an African river, thanks to eDNA

“Scientists have used environmental DNA analysis to identify 125 species of aquatic and terrestrial animals in the remote Corubal River in West Africa. The identified species include critically endangered animals as well as species that weren’t previously known to occur in the region. The Corubal flows through Guinea and Guinea-Bissau; because of its remote nature, there haven’t been a lot of large-scale attempts to study the biodiversity in the river and its basin. The scientists are also working to collect specimens and tissue samples from animals encountered along the river to build a DNA reference database for the future. “

5. Hope for coral reefs after IVF colonies survive record heat event – study

” Young corals bred using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and planted in reefs around the US, Mexico and the Caribbean have surprised scientists, after most survived last year’s record marine heatwave, while older corals struggled. “

6. Second marmot release boosts thriving population on the Tarutino Steppe

” Two groups of steppe marmots have just been released on Ukraine’s Tarutino Steppe, which is part of the extended Danube Delta rewilding landscape. Boosting the thriving population of marmots already here, the 18 animals will help to create a healthier, more functional steppe environment. “

7. The Conservation Optimism Summit 2024

” Inspiring words from the director and the founder of #ConservOptimism, so much is being done to protect the natural world by people who care deeply. We are stronger together. “

Have a story to share for our weekly round-up? Use #ConservationOptimism on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram!

I work as a Project Assistant for Conservation Optimism.