The Eurasian lynx, vital to the health of forests, is protected in the EU. And though lynx may be hunted in Latvia, conservationists are sounding the alarm since accurate numbers for the wild cat population there are not clear. The hunting lobby seems to be exerting undue influence over species management in Latvia. DW hears from all sides, including hunters — while they shoot down an elk.

With all the anxiety and restrictions, who could be blamed for imagining getting away from it all? As people put their holidays on hold, many have used lockdown to explore their local surroundings. Ecotourism, typically involving smaller groups in open spaces, is gaining fresh appeal during the pandemic. In Spain, where tourism is central to the economy, the coronavirus is spurring a rethink.

While we've been holed up during various lockdowns throughout 2020, new generations of locusts have been breeding. Heavy rains created ideal conditions for the insect, which is having a field day. Locusts can eat their weight in vegetation — and in arid regions of East Africa, this can devastate the land.

It's the biggest shake-up to English agriculture in a generation. As millions of pounds of EU farming subsidies come to an end, English farms will now have to apply for grants to help with carbon capture, improved animal welfare and implementing environmentally-beneficial projects. But will the new scheme work?

In recent years the internet has been crucial in organizing climate activism. Movements like Fridays for Future have utilized social media to spread awareness about climate change and connect across the world. But from the Philippines to Brazil to Germany, activists are reporting increased online abuse. So what impact is this online harassment having on their work, and on them personally?

When we talk about waste, we usually think of household trash — the stuff we throw in the bin. But that pales in comparison to all of the waste generated to make the stuff we buy. So what makes up this waste stream that's invisible to most of us?

In many parts of Africa, insects such as termites and grasshoppers are an important source of protein in people's diets. But in South Africa, edible bugs are facing increasing threats due to changes in their environment. Now, scientists are racing to log the DNA barcode of these insect species before they disappear.

Botswana's government has promoted beekeeping as a strategy to combat poverty and loss of biodiversity. But climate change including many years of drought mean beekeepers are facing an uphill battle to keep their hives healthy.

Asian giant hornets — also known as murder hornets — have invaded parts of the northwestern United States. According to Chris Looney who vacuumed out a nest earlier this year, that's bad news for the hornets' main prey: honeybees. He says that unless the invaders are contained, it's just a matter of time before they spread across the US. They could even reach Europe.

The Kingdom of Morocco is one of just two countries (along with Gambia) on track to meet its Paris commitments, according to the Climate Action Tracker. In 2009, King Mohammed VI called for a makeover of the country's energy sector. So, what achievements have the north African country made since then? The first solar airplane, Green Mosques and the world's largest solar plant, to name a few.