environmental protection /environment/ en Giving Day: supporting a better future for wildlife /environment/news/list/2024/09/07/giving-day-supporting-a-better-future-for-wildlife On 5 September 2024, The Vlog of Adelaide’s ran its inaugural “Giving Day”; a 24-hour fundraising challenge aimed at contributing to causes that we’re passionate about. The Environment Institute highlighted the ‘Combating Environmental and Wildlife Crime Research Fund’ as a key cause that can help address the serious threat posed by environmental and wildlife crime in Vlog and combat these issues through: September 07 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/09/07/giving-day-supporting-a-better-future-for-wildlife Tech forest detectives: the fight against black market timber /environment/news/list/2024/08/09/tech-forest-detectives-the-fight-against-black-market-timber The trade in black market timbers has escalated into a multibillion-dollar industry, ranking as the third most profitable cross-border crime after counterfeiting and drug trafficking, according to Interpol. This illicit activity is wreaking havoc on critical forests, threatening biodiversity, and undermining international sanctions, all while devastating the lands and livelihoods of indigenous communities. However, authorities are now fighting back with innovative technology and dedicated efforts to combat this growing threat. August 09 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/08/09/tech-forest-detectives-the-fight-against-black-market-timber