World
96pc of world's coral reefs critically endangered, IUCN warns
In its first global assessment, the IUCN says 96pc of shallow-water coral reef systems face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075 due to climate change.
COP17
All The Indus Compass coverage of COP17: 3 stories.
World
Biodiversity fund meant to raise billions has collected $7,085
The Cali Fund, set up to make firms pay for using nature's genetic data, has raised just $7,085 from three companies as COP17 debates its future.
Africa
Global deforestation slows but Congo Basin losses soar, study finds
Forest loss fell 15pc in 2025 but the Congo Basin lost 2.4m hectares, a study found, as UN chief Guterres warned the world was off track on nature targets.