The intense heatwaves that have been engulfing the US, China and southern Europe in July 2023 are “not rare anymore” in our current climate, a new rapid attribution study warns. July 2023 has seen unprecedented heat affecting much of the northern hemisphere, causing temperature records to tumble. China’s national temperature record was shattered on 16 July when […]
The GEF has announced an unprecedented and “game changing” US$1.4 billion fund to rapidly tackle environmental crises around the world, including biodiversity loss and climate change. The program aims to directly benefit 14 million people globally, over half of whom will be women disproportionately impacted by planetary crises. In an immense milestone for the UNDP-GEF […]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step into the world of beekeeping and experience the fascinating life of honey bees up close? If so, Hahn’s Honeybee Haven has an exciting opportunity just for you! Founded in 2016, Hahn’s Honeybee Haven has been dedicated to rescuing honey bees from various locations, including walls, trees, […]
To those who enjoy eating sweet treats in the sweltering summer sun, bees may just be a nuisance, but they truly are a vital piece of the machine that is nature. “The bees pollinate those fruits and flowers so you get a bigger yield, if we didn’t have the pollinating services, we just wouldn’t have […]
The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees recently named Pennsylvania 4-H member Zephan Samuel, of Butler County, the second-place winner of this year’s National 4-H Beekeeping Essay competition. He earned a $500 prize as well as publication in ABF Quarterly, the magazine of the American Beekeeping Federation. “I had a lot of fun and […]
Mongabay is publishing a new edition of the book, “A Perfect Storm in the Amazon,” in short installments and in three languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese. Author Timothy J. Killeen is an academic and expert who, since the 1980s, has studied the rainforests of Brazil and Bolivia, where he lived for more than 35 years. […]
Forests are our friends. They provide clean air and water, homes for thousands of different species of animals, and materials for us to build our own homes. Some of us find spiritual solitude among them, while others look to them for recreation and a way to deal with mental health. And they are great at […]
Note: Only scientists who are employed at an institution in an economically disadvantaged country and reside in an economically disadvantaged country are eligible for support. Note: Economically Disadvantaged Countries – Please see list of countries that are eligible for SAP: https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7520 1. BACKGROUND Forests are the key to addressing interconnected global challenges of sustainable development. These for example include […]
It is recognised that biodiversity loss threatens the global economy and society particularly by depleting the natural capital on which our society and economy are underpinned. Moreover, poor ecosystems affect the health of the planet and the quality of life on Earth. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) has been proclaimed to stop and […]
