The Global EbA Fund has moved its application process online! The Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Fund supports scaling up innovative approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation to increase the resilience of communities against the impacts of climate change. The goal is to build awareness and understanding of the critical role of natural assets in underpinning resilience and […]
The BBVA Foundation makes awards for biodiversity conservation in Spain and internationally. The Foundation’s goal is to publicly recognize the work done by conservationist organizations, institutions and agencies in carrying forward environmental conservation policies and projects. For Spain, there is one award of €250 thousand for actions in biodiversity conservation, and another award of €80 […]
Building the capacity of young and aspiring environmental journalists to cover biodiversity hotspots With the effects of environmental degradation becoming more apparent, high-quality environmental journalism is more important than ever. But like the journalism sector as a whole, environmental reporting has been affected by shifting business models that have reduced the availability of resources for […]
A special announcement interrupted the “Halting and Reversing Forest Loss by 2030” event during Nature, Land Use and Oceans Day at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai: COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber would make a surprise appearance, the moderator said. But Al Jaber didn’t show up and he didn’t make any major statements that day. […]
In the face of unprecedented environmental challenges worldwide, the adoption of cutting-edge technologies has become imperative for enhancing conservation endeavors. Artificial Intelligence (AI), renowned for its capacity to analyze extensive datasets and generate predictive insights, is increasingly establishing itself as a potent instrument within the domain of environmental conservation. This comprehensive exploration delves into the […]
In the week since the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) came to an end, a cyclone slammed into Australia, torrential rains pelted the United States of America and a punishing drought continued to decimate crops in Zimbabwe. These disasters are a reminder, say experts, that while progress was made at COP28, not nearly enough financing […]
Climate change rather than regional factors is responsible for disrupting rainfall patterns in the country, Darioush Gol-Alizadeh, head of the national center for weather and climate change affiliated with the Department of Environment, has said. He made the remarks on Wednesday in the first scientific seminar on the role of probable factors in lowering the […]
The alarming loss of over 1,400 bird species, a figure double what was previously believed, has been attributed to a complex interplay of factors such as deforestation, invasive species, and climate change, according to a recent study by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). The study reveals that approximately one in nine or […]
There’s a surprise candidate vying to become a global leader in conservation: the low-profile West African nation of Gabon. When you take a glance at a satellite map of the country, visibly swathed in deep green from 600 kilometers above, it’s not hard to see why. Gabon has a lot to lose – and, as financiers […]
Seventy-five years post the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly, the enduring relevance of its principles is unmistakable. The vitality of respecting human rights is emphasized, as it signifies not just the respect for others but also for oneself. The declaration advocates for the equality of all individuals, communities, […]