biodiversity
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‘Forgotten’ plants a boon for biodiversity
A disproportionate three quarters of human food consumption derives from only 12 plant species and five types of animal, according…
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Building a shared future in Zambia’s Kalomo landscapes
Bridging differences among actors in Zambia’s Kalomo district
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Bird and orchid sanctuary in Papua showcases the rich biodiversity of Indonesia
Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua arguably has the richest biodiversity in the country, offering potential for sustainable eco-tourism, eco-education and…
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Soil health critical for maintaining human health, biological diversity, researchers say
Healthy soil sustains life on Earth, channeling nutrients through plants, supporting essential water and land-based systems, absorbing carbon dioxide to…
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Keeping ecosystems intact, keeping humanity alive
The planet is now at the tipping point of biodiversity loss after years of unsustainable development and management of natural…
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The call of rewilding: Digital forum highlights biodiversity engine
After a 130-year absence, green-winged macaws have now returned to northeastern Argentina. Also joining them in Iberá National Park are…
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New tool embeds equality into landscape management strategies in Peruvian Amazon
Collaborative efforts to manage landscapes more sustainably are increasing in the Peruvian Amazon, creating a need for new monitoring methods.
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New portal tracks policies and trends impacting forests in Central Africa
Central Africa is home to the Congo Basin, the largest tropical forest on the African continent, a major carbon sink.…
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GLF delegates: Act now to conserve ‘pulse of the planet,’ Hindu Kush Himalaya
Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) is a hotbed of plant, animal and cultural life, but urgent measures are required to protect…
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Recognizing rights of Indigenous Peoples best for biodiversity, say GLF delegates
Recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ land rights is key to any effort to stem biodiversity loss and climate change in a…
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Investing in biodiversity would win huge benefits, says CIFOR’s Robert Nasi
These remarks by the director general of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) were made at the closing of…
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U.N. expert urges transformative change to bend curve on biodiversity loss
The rate of deforestation has dropped by a third over the past 10 years compared to the previous decade, according…
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UNEP virtual journey highlights urgent need for peatland conservation
Dianna Kopansky is the coordinator of the Global Peatlands Initiative in the Biodiversity and Land Management Branch at the U.N.…
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Tree planting is critical for sustainable future but can’t fix climate change on its own
Around 40 kilometers south-west of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, native and exotic trees stand side by side on 8…
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Protected: Financing conservation has a new face
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