The Galapagos Islands are famed as a treasure trove of unique flora and fauna. More than 4,500 species that live nowhere else on the planet have already been discovered there. The islands are also a top destination for modern-day tourists. But this unique biodiversity is under threat from overfishing, an increase in garbage and alien species introduced by visiting humans.

Bali is Indonesia's biggest tourist destination - and just south of the island's capital, Denpasar, lies Benoa Bay, a delicate ecosystem of coral, sea life and mangroves. But here, too, tourism and development are putting the fragile environment in jeopardy.

From GMO crops to synthetically produced milk that eliminates animal welfare concerns, bio-hackers are reprogramming nature. Is synthetic biology the exciting scientific frontier that will ensure we can feed the planet? DW spoke to Swedish bio-hacker Hannes Sjoblad.

A German startup is attracting carnivores who want to know where their meat comes from by butchering on demand. A cow isn't killed until the entire animal - raised outdoors on the best vegan feed - has been sold.

German researchers have come up with a clever way to use the sun's energy to keep milk cool. Dairy farmers in Tunisia and Kenya don't always have access to power from the grid - now, green tech could help them to preserve their produce and reduce waste.

New satellite data shows the world's forests are in severe decline. Global Forest Watch conducted an analysis of one million satellite images, revealing emerging global trends in deforestation. DW talks to Mikaela Weisse, a research analyst at Global Forest Watch, to find out more.

In recent decades, wolves have been making a comeback to Germany, after being hunted to extinction in the late 19th century. As wolf numbers in neighboring Poland grew in the late 20th century, they gradually moved west in search of new territory. While conservationists welcome the wolves' return to Germany, not everyone is happy to see the predator.

What role should greenery and vegetation play in the heart of our urban spaces? That is a question being posed by a new installation in the very centre of Prague, where a temporary forest has sprung up in the shadow of the 19th century National Theatre. It’s creators want to raise awareness about the role of nature, greenery and medicinal plants in our modern societies.

Lionfish are beautiful to behold - but the invasive species is devastating Caribbean marine ecosystems. Now, several countries have teamed up through the international slow food movement to fight the invasion.

Our planet is full of amazing animals, peculiar plants, funky fungi and odd natural phenomena. DW's environment desk often researches the weird and wonderful creatures on earth. This week, reporter Jennifer Collins introduces us to what scientists call "the shrimp from Mars."