Tag #Biodiversity

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Italy's Absence Underscores Global Downgrading of Biodiversity Concerns at COP16

The final stages of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Rome are marked by Italy's minimal political representation, contrasting with the presence of delegates and ministers from other nations, including the EU; this reflects a broader global trend of reduced focus on environmental issues amid...

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Life on Land
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Sea Turtle Conservation Success on Xisha Islands

China's Sansha City protects 90 percent of the nation's sea turtle population on the Xisha Islands through a protection center, 24-hour monitoring, and nest relocation efforts, resulting in the rescue of over 280 turtles and the discovery of nearly 2,000 nests since 2017.

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Life Below Water
taz.de
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Germany's Election: A Failure to Protect Nature

Germany's recent election campaign largely ignored environmental issues, despite 85% of adults prioritizing ecosystem preservation; the government's slow implementation of environmental laws and the potential culling of wolves exemplify the threat to ecological preservation.

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Life on Land
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Scottish Wolf Reintroduction to Sequester One Million Tons of CO2 Annually

A University of Leeds study proposes reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands to curb red deer overpopulation, which hinders forest regeneration; the model predicts that approximately 167 wolves could sequester one million tons of CO2 annually.

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Climate Action
euronews.com
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Global Micro-Forest Initiative Combats Urban Deforestation

More than 500 micro-forests using the Miyawaki technique have been planted globally since the 1970s to combat deforestation, improve air and water quality, and enhance community well-being in cities, despite challenges such as securing community support and addressing environmental stressors.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Toxic Rat Poison Threatens Australia's Endangered Western Quolls

A study found toxic rat poison in 26 of 52 tested Australian marsupial carnivores, including threatened Western Quolls, revealing lethal doses in some. The delayed national regulation of these poisons contrasts with global norms, despite known threats to wildlife.

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Life on Land
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Rome Biodiversity Talks: Funding, Trust, and 2030 Targets at Stake

The UN's biodiversity conference (COP16) reconvenes in Rome to finalize 2030 targets for halting nature loss, facing challenges of insufficient funding ($10.95 billion pledged, short of the $20 billion target), lack of trust in the UN process, and low ministerial attendance, despite over 150 countri...

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Life on Land
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Catalan Project Uses Wild Fruits to Promote Sustainable Forest Management

The Plantas Olvidadas project in Catalonia is developing 125 food products from wild fruits to create a sustainable local economy and protect forests, receiving over €2 million in EU funding.

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Deep Dale Trees: Miniature Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Deep Dale's Peak District location boasts exceptionally biodiverse trees, like a moss-and-fern covered horse chestnut and hawthorns that are miniature ecosystems, alongside hazel bushes with 70 stems and vibrant red catkins.

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Life on Land
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Ecuador's Violence Forces Scientists to Abandon Conservation Projects

Ecuador's escalating violence, driven by gang conflicts and illegal mining, forces scientists to abandon conservation projects in the Chocó rainforest and Amazon due to threats, kidnappings, and extortions, jeopardizing vulnerable ecosystems and communities.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
pt.euronews.com
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Greenpeace Opens Permanent Office in Portugal

Greenpeace launched its Portuguese office on February 13, 2023, with a team of five, focusing on forest fires and ocean protection within Portugal's large Exclusive Economic Zone, marking a shift to consistent engagement after 15 years of targeted campaigns.

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Climate Action
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Unprecedented Murre Die-off in Alaska Highlights Climate Change Impact

A 2014 Pacific Ocean heatwave, dubbed 'The Blob', caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres in Alaska, marking the largest single-species wildlife die-off ever recorded and highlighting the devastating effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.

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Life Below Water

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