Tag #Biodiversity

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UN Ocean Conference Aims for \$100 Billion to Combat Global Ocean Crisis

The UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France (June 7-13) will bring together over 10,000 participants to address the global ocean crisis, aiming for \$100 billion in new funding and 60 ratifications of the high seas biodiversity treaty.

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Life Below Water
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UK Government Eases Biodiversity Rules to Boost Housing Construction

The UK government proposes easing biodiversity rules for smaller housing developments (10-49 homes) to accelerate building 1.5 million homes by 2029-30, a move opposed by 89 environmental groups who warn of significant biodiversity loss. Ministers plan to provide £100 million in accelerator loans to...

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Life on Land
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Colombia's Biodiversity Crisis: Successes and Urgent Challenges

Colombia's integrated environmental policy, celebrating 32 years of its National Environmental System (SINA), faces challenges from accelerating human impact in the Orinoquía and Pacific regions, threatening biodiversity and ecosystems like the Magdalena River's fisheries (68% decline since 1975).

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Life on Land
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Insect Biodiversity Study Launched Along Germany's Green Belt

A new research project will study insect biodiversity along Germany's 1,400-kilometer Green Belt, a former border strip, to support its UNESCO World Heritage nomination and improve conservation efforts, with a focus on rare butterflies and wild bees.

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New Zealand's Fast-Tracked Mining Plan Sparks Environmental Concerns

New Zealand plans to significantly increase mineral exports over the next decade through a fast-tracked mining process, despite environmental concerns and public protests, prioritizing economic growth and resource self-sufficiency.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Bavarian Hunting Association Demands Reform of Forest Act to Prioritize Biodiversity

The Bavarian Hunting Association demands the removal of the "forest before wildlife" principle from Bavaria's Forest Act, arguing for a more balanced approach to wildlife protection and biodiversity, citing issues with the current forest damage assessment methodology.

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2125 City: Combating Extreme Heat Through Urban Green Space and Technology

In 2125, cities combat extreme heat with shade nets producing energy and collecting water, public cooling centers, and 40% green space, integrating technology and nature for biodiversity and improved human well-being.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Hawaiʻi Island: A Biodiversity Hotspot

Hawaiʻi Island, encompassing over 10,000 square kilometers, offers diverse landscapes including black sand beaches, rainforests, and volcanic areas, supporting a rich biodiversity with native and introduced species across locations like Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Wailuku River State Pa...

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New Zealand's Mining Expansion: Economic Growth vs. Environmental Protection

New Zealand's new fast-track law is enabling a major mining expansion, prioritizing economic growth over environmental concerns and potentially threatening unique biodiversity and the country's 'clean, green' image, despite protests and concerns from environmental groups and locals.

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Howgill Fells Rewilding: A Model for Upland Conservation

In the Howgill Fells, a 12-year rewilding project involving 300,000 native trees planted in sheep-free enclosures has led to the return of 11 new breeding bird species and other flora, demonstrating the potential for restoring degraded upland habitats through farmer-conservationist collaboration and...

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Life on Land
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German Wildlife Photography: A Growing Threat to Biodiversity

The increasing popularity of wildlife photography in Germany is causing ecological damage, with examples including disturbed bird nests and damaged orchid habitats; while rare, such incidents highlight the need for conservation measures to protect biodiversity.

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German Peat Bog Restoration Project

A 10-hectare peat bog near Kindsbach, Germany, is being restored to its original state through rewetting, funded by a state program, to improve water retention, carbon storage, and biodiversity, reversing the effects of past peat extraction and drainage.

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