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This report provides the motivation for declaring the Mabola Protected Environment in southern Mpumalanga, South Africa, under the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act. The proposed area consists of 22 properties totaling 8,772 hectares, identified for their high biodiversity value, including endangered ecosystems and critical water catchments. The document outlines the ecological significance of the site, the legal framework for its declaration, and the results of consultations with landowners and local government.

This Terrestrial Ecology Specialist EIA report, produced by Simon Todd Consulting for SRK Consulting, assesses the ecological impacts of the proposed expansion of the Tormin Mineral Sands Mine on the West Coast of South Africa. The expansion includes ten beach mining areas, an inland 'Strand line' mining area on farm Geelwal Karoo 262, and an infrastructure/plant expansion area. The study concludes that while the project will result in moderate habitat loss, it is environmentally acceptable provided specific mitigation measures—such as rotational mining and topsoil management—are implemented.

The Community Action Plan (CAP) for Nar Myittar village and the Wetlar Inn wetland in Myanmar's Upper Chindwin Basin aims to conserve a biodiversity-rich wetland ecosystem while providing alternative livelihoods to reduce anthropogenic pressure. Developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute and partners, the plan focuses on habitat conservation, sustainable economic activities such as pig and fish farming, and community-led governance through Village Working Committees.