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In bustling urban landscapes, wildlife may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that cities around the world are home not just to humans, but a surprising array of wildlife species too. These amazing creatures have adapted to the built-up environments, making green spaces and even concrete jungles their homes.

In a collaborative effort between conservation organisations, IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP), SHOAL and Mandai Nature, The Strategic Framework to Accelerate Urgent Conservation Action for ASAP Freshwater Fishes in Southeast Asia was developed to help guide efforts for the urgent conservation of 90 Critically Endangered Southeast Asian freshwater fish species found across 11 countries.

Eight globally recognized environmental and conservation non-profit organizations launched the Southeast Asia Climate and Nature-based Solutions Coalition (SCeNe Coalition) during Ecosperity Week, taking place in Singapore 6-8 June 2023.

Many natural ecosystems and wildlife are now faced with threats, putting them at risk of disappearing forever. The thriving tourism industry can help to turn this around and, if done right, serve as crucial means to promote nature appreciation, educate travellers about wildlife, as well as support communities that depend on natural landscapes for their livelihoods.

At Mandai Nature, our purpose is to see a sustainable world where wildlife and people thrive together in healthy ecosystems. This purpose is even more critical in a time when human-induced climate change has devastated our planet’s biodiversity and ecosystems. Protecting the nature around us is the key to stabilising the adverse effects of climate change.

A conservation breeding programme as part of the recovery plan for the critically endangered Negros Bleeding-heart Dove has been set up in Singapore's Jurong Bird Park, following their historic journey from the Philippine Island of Negros in September last year. This is the only breeding programme for the species outside its native country of Philippines...

Thirteen Roti Snake-necked Turtles (Chelodina mccordi) were successfully repatriated from Singapore to their native country of Indonesia in September 2021. The first repatriation of its kind, this marks a significant milestone in ongoing conservation efforts for the recovery of the species’ wild population led by Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia (MOEF) and Balai Besar KSDA Nusa Tenggara Timur (BBKSDA NTT) Province with support of Mandai Nature, Singapore Zoo, and Wildlife Conservation Society – Indonesia Program (WCS-IP)...

For the first time ever, two Palawan Forest Turtles (Siebenrockiella leytensis) that were bred under human care have been released back to the wild in a protected area within the range of the species in Palawan, Philippines. This is part of a long-term conservation plan for the species driven by Katala Foundation Inc (KFI) and supported by Mandai Nature...

Temasek and Mandai Park Holdings (“MPH”), the parent entity of Singapore’s wildlife and conservation organisation, Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), today announced the establishment of Mandai Nature Fund (“Mandai Nature”) to advance efforts in nature conservation and climate change mitigation in Asia...