Wednesday marked a groundbreaking moment as the European Parliament passed the ambitious EU Nature Restoration Law. The law’s passage marks a significant milestone in safeguarding our planet’s environment for future generations. Surviving The Knife-Edge Vote On Wednesday, a vote occurred regarding the revised law regarding the revised EU Nature Restoration Law. Following a tight race, […]
More than one hundred participants from 78 organisations based in 13 countries met in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, from 27–29 June to present and discuss the results of their efforts to conserve biodiversity in the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot. Marking the halfway point of a five-year investment from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), the event, organised by […]
Plants naturally adapt to grow in challenging environments. Spontaneous natural mutations produce new traits, such as drought tolerance and disease resistance, which can help the plant to thrive. But the Earth’s climate is changing faster than plants can naturally evolve, meaning that many of the plants we rely on for food are under threat. Agriculture is […]
The agency is seeking to better monitor greenhouse gases released through farming, which is responsible for about 10 percent of national emissions. The Agriculture Department said on Wednesday that it would establish a monitoring and data collection network to measure greenhouse gas emissions and determine how much carbon can be captured using certain farming practices. […]
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an end to the destructive war on nature, emphasizing the need for game-changing climate action in 2023. In this context, Indonesia stands out as a country well-positioned to utilize nature-based solutions (NBS) for decarbonization. Research by McKinsey Nature Analytics reveals that Indonesia has the potential to offset […]
In a world grappling with climate change, biodiversity loss, and numerous environmental challenges, there is an urgent need for innovative and effective solutions. Nature-based solutions (NbS) have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against these issues, offering a sustainable and holistic approach to restoring ecosystems and building a sustainable future for the planet. […]
Forests across the United States are major contributors to the fight against climate change, annually removing damaging excess carbon from the atmosphere equivalent to approximately 13 percent of overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. According to a new report published today by Stanford Law School’s (SLS) Law and Policy Lab and the Bezos Earth Fund, implementing “climate-smart” forestry practices—such […]
One can grow numb to the temperature records that keep ascending around the world. For months across the Northern Hemisphere, we have seen heat wave after heat wave spike thermometers, melt roads and devastate crops. This week alone, we may see all-time temperature highs across the world, including parts of the southwest United States and southern Europe. At […]
Abstract A billion rural people live near tropical forests. Urban populations need them for water, energy and timber. Global society benefits from climate regulation and knowledge embodied in tropical biodiversity. Ecosystem service valuations can incentivise conservation, but determining costs and benefits across multiple stakeholders and interacting services is complex and rarely attempted. We report on […]
Applicants are invited from qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant positions at SUAAPOPO RODENT RESEARCH PROJECT. The application letters should indicate names and addresses of THREE REFEREES, together with CERTIFIED COPIES OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES and TRANSCRIPTS, furthermore the applicant must submit a copy of BIRTH CERTIFICATE, a signed and updated CV and other testimonials. All applications […]