Nepal is undertaking a challenging task to estimate its snow leopard population as part of the Population Assessment of the World’s Snow Leopards program. The effort involves aggregating fragmented studies and adhering to new guidelines for more accurate assessments. Despite the difficulties posed by Nepal's rugged terrain and the elusive nature of snow leopards, researchers aim to provide a scientifically backed estimate. The outcome will influence conservation funding and strategies, with the final estimate expected in a few months.

Zimbabwe's rich wildlife, including pangolins, faces severe threats from poaching and illegal trade. The Temminck's Ground pangolin, found in areas like Chimanimani, Hwange, and Gonarezhou, is particularly targeted for its meat and scales, believed to have medicinal properties in Asia. The Tikki Hywood Foundation, in partnership with the Gonarezhou Conservation Trust, has initiated a Ground Pangolin reintroduction program to release rescued pangolins back into the wild. The foundation also collaborates with law enforcement and the National Prosecuting Authority to raise awareness and combat wildlife crime. Zimbabwe's strict laws have led to significant arrests and convictions for pangolin poaching. Traditional beliefs and practices in Zimbabwe also play a role in protecting pangolins, considered a symbol of good luck.

The UK is projected to miss several environmental targets in the early 2020s, including legally binding EU targets. Analysis shows failures in air pollution, climate change, water quality, tree planting, biodiversity, waste management, and fishing policies. The UK's environmental regulation faces uncertainty post-Brexit, with the EU Commission's oversight ending and the new Office for Environmental Protection lacking the EU's power to impose fines. The government's own projections indicate it will miss targets for ammonia and fine particulate matter emissions, renewable energy production, carbon budgets, water pollution, and household waste recycling. The UK is also behind on tree planting and is set to miss 2020 biodiversity targets. Overfishing remains a concern, with the UK wavering on future commitments and failing to implement agreed policies.