• This section of the zero pollution monitoring assessment presents a series of short case studies that highlight additional sources of information on the impacts of pollution on biodiversity and ecosystems. (europa.eu)
  • Qatar has several important coastal wetland areas - mainly mangrove ecosystems - which are important not only for the habitats and biodiversity, but also for their contribution towards building resilience against coastal erosion, and acting as an interface between coastal and terrestrial ecosystems. (gulf-times.com)
  • Recognizing the critical role of ecosystems in human survival, leaders and representatives from the world's three largest tropical biodiversity ecosystems - the Amazon, the Congo and the Mekong-Delta River basins - are meeting this week in Brazzaville to discuss the complex relationship between forest ecosystems and human well-being. (who.int)
  • The human disturbance of ecosystems and ensuing biodiversity loss are increasingly linked to the occurrence of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases outbreaks," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa during the 26-28 October 2023 summit in Brazzaville. (who.int)
  • produced regeneratively can help the sector actively rebuild biodiversity and safeguard the health of ecosystems. (ellenmacarthurfoundation.org)
  • Reforestation restores local ecosystems and leads to the protection of biodiversity. (daikin.com)
  • Our sectors have established a number of initiatives to support their local ecosystems from installing bat roosts, removing invasive species, planting wildflowers to attract bees, cleaning up water courses and restoring underwater environments. (baesystems.com)
  • Biodiversity is vital for supporting human life on Earth, supplying clean air and water, healthy ecosystems and fertile soils. (nsw.gov.au)
  • It is a significant national policy that will guide governments, the community, Indigenous peoples, land managers, industry and scientists in the management and protection of Australia's biodiversity - its plants, animals and ecosystems. (nsw.gov.au)
  • Biodiversity Conclave in the IISF 2020 showcases the rich biodiversity of India at ecosystem, species and genetic levels, the long tradition of bio-diversity conservation by traditional communities, and the country's efforts towards mapping the distribution of biodiversity and conservation of critical ecosystems and threatened species. (indiaeducationdiary.in)
  • More specifically, Meta is focused on managing the impacts from its data centers and facilities and pursuing opportunities to protect and promote biodiversity in the surrounding ecosystems, according to the company's most recent sustainability report . (triplepundit.com)
  • Meta has completed multiple biodiversity projects where its facilities and operations are located, with the aim of protecting pollinator habitats and the other vital ecosystems. (triplepundit.com)
  • Beyond restoration efforts, business leaders who aim to truly promote biodiversity are challenged to identify and address every touchpoint in which their companies' operations may harm ecosystems. (triplepundit.com)
  • It has long been known that in both marine and terrestrial ecosystems, species - including animals, plants, and single-celled organisms - show what is known as a latitudinal diversity gradient, with biodiversity peaking at the equator. (leeds.ac.uk)
  • Biodiversity and healthy ecosystems are vital parts of this puzzle. (lu.se)
  • New ENCORE biodiversity module launched today by the Natural Capital Finance Alliance a collaboration between the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre, the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative and Global Canopy, enables banks and investors to analyse the potential impact of their financing and investment activities in agriculture and mining on biodiversity loss, in particular species extinction and the loss of ecological integrity. (unepfi.org)
  • On 27 October 2010 the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Tony Burke, released Australia's Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2010-2030 on behalf of the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council. (nsw.gov.au)
  • Biodiversity is critical to humanity," said Lauren Swezey, sustainability and landscape project lead for the tech giant Meta. (triplepundit.com)
  • For Meta, biodiversity is one of five core sustainability pillars, and completing green projects has been a point of focus. (triplepundit.com)
  • we need to take action to reverse this trend to protect natural environments and the well-being of citizens ( European Commission, 2022 ). (europa.eu)
  • As outlined in this submission, we do not support the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Climate Trigger) Bill 2022 . (bca.com.au)
  • The 15th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15), chaired by China, is taking place on 7-19 December 2022 in Montreal, Canada. (gouv.fr)
  • Prior to assuming this position, Iryna served as the Deputy Environment Minister for the Ukrainian government from 2019 to 2022. (lu.se)
  • The project 'BESAFE - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Arguments for our Future Environment' started in 2012 and finishes 2016. (slu.se)
  • BESAFE will use case studies to investigate how much importance people attribute to alternative arguments for the protection of biodiversity and in particular how this relates to ecosystem services. (slu.se)
  • The Project will also consider the contribution that valuing ecosystem services can make in demonstrating the value of biodiversity. (slu.se)
  • These priorities meet the needs of protection, sustainable use of biodiversity and promotion of ecosystem services. (gouv.fr)
  • How we construct a city affects biodiversity and this diversity in turn determines which ecosystem services, such as pollination, we can benefit from. (lu.se)
  • The process of organisms interacting with their environment in a way that benefits human society (for example bees pollinating crops) is referred to as ecosystem services. (lu.se)
  • In an effort to turn back the tide of extinctions, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2011 - 2020 as the UN Decade on Biodiversity, UNDB. (ens-newswire.com)
  • Five months later the CBD adopted the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 to inspire and drive change by every country. (ens-newswire.com)
  • Biodiversity loss is fast rising up the global policy agenda with an ambitious post-2020 global biodiversity framework expected to be agreed by governments in Kunming in October 2021. (unepfi.org)
  • Submission to Senate Standing Committee on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Climate Trigger) Bill 2020. (bca.com.au)
  • These wetlands are important as they create habitats for biodiversity and landing spots for migratory birds, as well as become natural landscapes that the people of Qatar and visitors can enjoy. (gulf-times.com)
  • Anthropogenic noise has profoundly changed the acoustic environment of aquatic habitats, and is known to negatively affect many taxa. (napier.ac.uk)
  • Promoting biodiversity, a statement by FIAS said: "Over millions of years, many different species of plants and animals have come to live in the same habitats. (insidethegames.biz)
  • Operationally, significant aspects of biodiversity are addressed via our environmental management system (EMS) which includes protecting natural habitats, conserving protected species and the management of invasive species in and around our sites. (baesystems.com)
  • Everybody should be concerned about biodiversity, and we want to make sure Meta is not impacting [local habitats] through our operations," Swezey said. (triplepundit.com)
  • South Sudan experiences a wide variety of environmental problems, including soil degradation due to the widespread deforestation with consequent loss of biodiversity and wildlife habitats, pollution of rivers and the environmental due to oil drilling in the wetlands, over-exploitation of fisheries and conflicts over diminishing resources such as rangelands and water sources for livestock. (who.int)
  • The cutting-edge research being undertaken in diverse fields of biodiversity, particularly on bio-prospection for novel genes and molecules and their utilization for building a self-sustainable bio-economy for a self-reliant India, are a few major discussion agenda of the Conclave. (indiaeducationdiary.in)
  • It sets out the 9 priority sectors with large financial flows and major potential dependencies or impacts on biodiversity, enabling you to gain an understanding of where the highest risks lie within your current activities to inform your target setting. (unepfi.org)
  • Keeping buildings and materials in use reduces the need for new construction and material extraction, thereby limiting the associated negative impacts on biodiversity. (ellenmacarthurfoundation.org)
  • The UN's environment chief has warned that "we are at war with nature" and must "make peace," as countries gather at Cop15 in Montreal to agree a deal to protect the planet's biodiversity. (motherjones.com)
  • The planet's biodiversity is being lost at an unprecedented rate, scientists from around the world report in a multitude of professional journals. (ens-newswire.com)
  • Another new resource for understanding the planet's biodiversity and the challenges species face is "Species on the edge of Survival - The ultimate guide to nature in need," a new anthology published August 30, 2011 by the IUCN. (ens-newswire.com)
  • The International Sambo Federation (FIAS) has announced its theme for this year's World Environment Day will be biodiversity, one of the most important parts of the planet's ecosystem. (insidethegames.biz)
  • Monique Barbut is CEO and Chair of the Global environment Facility, GEF, the world's leading financier of projects to protect the global environment. (ens-newswire.com)
  • Protected areas, which are considered the cornerstone of biodiversity conservation, cover 18 percent of the world's forests while a much larger 30 percent are designated primarily for the production of timber and non-wood forest products. (org.in)
  • Who will survive the world's dwindling biodiversity, and why? (motherjones.com)
  • This rich biodiversity has been nurtured by agropastoral, tribal and indigenous communities over millennia, and their knowledge has been passed on as traditional knowledge - without any proprietary claim. (esgindia.org)
  • Inger Andersen, Director General of the UN Environment Programme. (motherjones.com)
  • A level of service in the 2018-28 Long-Term Plan required the biodiversity team to report on the effectiveness of projects, as a significant component of our biodiversity programme is on-the-ground projects in partnership with landowners, agencies, non-governmental organisations and others on private and public land. (ecan.govt.nz)
  • Our regional biodiversity team leader Shaun Burkett said project and programme outcome reporting can be a challenge across the organisation. (ecan.govt.nz)
  • To help address these challenges, WHO, the United Nations Environment Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Animal Health Organization are working together through One Health approach that combines their expertise to assist countries to tackle the health threats in the animal, environment and human domain. (who.int)
  • This report is a terminal evaluation of a UN Environment-GEF project implemented between 2012 and 2017.The project's overall development goal was to assist Cook Islands, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu with the implementation of their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans and in doing so, their contribution to the implementation of the Islands Biodiversity Programme of Work of the Convention on Biodiversity. (unep.org)
  • The evaluation has two primary purposes: (i) to provide evidence of results to meet accountability requirements, and (ii) to promote learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing through results and lessons learned among UN Environment, the GEF and their executing partner Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SREP) and the relevant agencies of the project participating countries. (unep.org)
  • The draft targets included in the global biodiversity framework involve proposals to protect 30 percent of land and sea, repurpose billions of dollars of harmful subsidies, and tackle invasive species. (motherjones.com)
  • A proposed framework was developed and trialled by land and aquatic ecology staff on two biodiversity projects. (ecan.govt.nz)
  • The 15th United Nations Biodiversity Conference must enable the adoption of a new global biodiversity framework which sets the main targets for 2050. (gouv.fr)
  • Furthermore, all bilateral and multilateral donors (including development banks) will have to support developing countries to implement the global framework and combine the imperatives of the preservation of biodiversity and development. (gouv.fr)
  • Biodiversity Signal 1: Light pollution - a neglected environmental threat to biodiversity? (europa.eu)
  • The survey was carried out by telephone and covered a range of topics relating to environmental pollution, environmental awareness and environment-relevant behaviour. (admin.ch)
  • It sought to strengthen the capacity of marginalised biodiversity managers (for example, local and indigenous communities and traditional farmers) to influence policy, seize political opportunities, and move forward policy debates. (iied.org)
  • The two-day event will be entirely on a virtual environment and will include webinars by invited talks from globally recognized experts, E-poster gallery, Biodiversity Innovation Expo, Indigenous Communities- S&T Experts Meet, Entrepreneurs- Industry Meet and Short films and nature wildlife photo exhibition. (indiaeducationdiary.in)
  • A key paper, ' The governance of nature and the nature of governance: policy that works for biodiversity and livelihoods ' was launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in October 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. (iied.org)
  • We must consume resources in a sustainable, moderate way that neither diminishes the environment/biodiversity, or our rights, wellbeing and livelihoods. (irishtimes.com)
  • Located around 12km south of Doha - close to Aqua Park - near the southern borders of Abu Nakhla village, it is rich in ecological biodiversity and considered an artificial wetland with natural topography. (gulf-times.com)
  • New UN-backed ENCORE biodiversity module has been launched, enabling financial institutions to explore to what extent their financial portfolio indirectly drives species extinction risk and impacts ecological integrity. (unepfi.org)
  • The "Natural Nations" project aims to increase understanding of the role and contribution of the schoolyard to biodiversity in the built environment and to make children's opportunities for ecological literacy visible. (lu.se)
  • Rather than PAs generating leakage that deteriorated ecological conditions elsewhere, our results are consistent with PAs inducing spillover that benefits biodiversity in surrounding areas. (bvsalud.org)
  • In a live interactive web TV program from New York on Tuesday, the extraordinary loss of this diverse range of creatures will be in the spotlight as two experts answer questions from the public about the UN Decade on Biodiversity. (ens-newswire.com)
  • On camera, Djoghlaf and Barbut will consider what actions can be taken now to avert even more serious loss of biodiversity. (ens-newswire.com)
  • The earliest and most severe impacts of biodiversity loss are felt by the poor, but ultimately all societies and communities will suffer, the agency said. (ens-newswire.com)
  • A step-by-step guide outlines approaches to target-setting on biodiversity for example a target of "no net loss" or "net gain" of biodiversity. (unepfi.org)
  • This creates material risks and opportunities for banks, asset owners and asset managers, as they invest in and lend to companies facing increasing physical, market, regulatory and reputational threats associated with biodiversity loss. (unepfi.org)
  • Nature loss and degradation poses a major risk to both the environment and society. (baesystems.com)
  • If biodiversity loss is to be tackled, cities have to be part of the solution. (edenproject.com)
  • Deforestation is the single most important driver of forest biodiversity loss with 10 million ha of forest converted every year to other land uses, primarily for agriculture. (org.in)
  • It supports the health of the planet, and the loss of biodiversity impacts everyone - it impacts our food chains and our health systems. (triplepundit.com)
  • France is aware of the threats biodiversity loss poses to our societies, and would like this event to rally global support for nature. (gouv.fr)
  • Together, we need to show ambition and put an end to biodiversity loss. (gouv.fr)
  • Anabell and Olwyn at Ireland's first Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss at which calls to action were put to Minister for Heritage Malcom Noonan in Killarney National Park on Sunday, after two weekends of deliberation. (irishtimes.com)
  • Members of the Children and Young People's Assembly on Biodiversity Loss presented their calls to action to Minister for Heritage Malcolm Noonan in Killarney National Park on Sunday, following two weekends of deliberation. (irishtimes.com)
  • Like you, I believe that by working together and trying to make better decisions for nature, we can have the collective response needed to turn the tide on biodiversity loss," he said. (irishtimes.com)
  • It sought to inform the work of the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, which is tasked by the Oireachtas with examining how the State can improve its response to biodiversity loss. (irishtimes.com)
  • However, although reserves often reduce habitat loss, their efficacy at preserving animal diversity and their influence on biodiversity in surrounding unprotected areas remain unclear2-5. (bvsalud.org)
  • Momentum is building and leading financial institutions are increasingly taking biodiversity into account, seeking ways to align financial flows to global biodiversity goals. (unepfi.org)
  • This means increased use of domestic finance by aligning public and private financial flows with positive or neutral activities for biodiversity, as has been planned for the Paris Climate Agreement. (gouv.fr)
  • Anna Persson and her colleagues in the Biodiversity and Conservation Science Group have studied how pollinating insects, primarily bees, are affected by their landscape. (lu.se)
  • Ola Olsson, associate professor and head of unit at Biodiversity and Conservation Science, handles a scythe. (lu.se)
  • Hotspots of biodiversity such as the Amazon, the Congo and the Mekong-Delta River basins are regions with extraordinarily high levels of species diversity and endemism. (who.int)
  • Governments have never met UN biodiversity targets in full and Andersen said that a proper accountability mechanism-similar to the nationally determined contributions that countries submit through the climate process-was vital if the world was to deliver on its commitments this time. (motherjones.com)
  • This is our third go at [agreeing biodiversity targets]. (motherjones.com)
  • s Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010 [9] and the recent publication of a new European Biodiversity Strategy [10] the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy is currently under review. (gov.scot)
  • Therefore, the sustainable management of all forests is crucial for biodiversity conservation, and nations have committed to biodiversity mainstreaming under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). (org.in)
  • Similarly, the illegal accessing, appropriation and commodification of sovereign biodiversity and associated traditional knowledge, as also genetic modification of bioresources in such illegal ways, is held by the 1992 United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) [2] as an act of biopiracy. (esgindia.org)
  • The CBD required every signatory nation to pass effective laws to protect the country's biodiversity, and the conforming legislation of India, the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 [3] (BDA), considers biopiracy as a serious criminal offence. (esgindia.org)
  • Biodiversity' or 'biological diversity' is the variety of life on earth and can be thought of in terms of genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity. (nsw.gov.au)
  • ShriGoel also talked about Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) which led to changes in administrative and legislative levels and paved the path for Biodiversity Act of India 2002. (indiaeducationdiary.in)
  • Considering the swarming biodiversity at the equator, and the lack of diversity near the poles, scientists have long assumed that species evolve more rapidly in warm waters. (org.in)
  • Even if more bees in cities is not the solution for the countryside pollination problems, a diversity of bee species in cities could help us with urban farming and local food production, but primarily with creating a pleasant and sustainable environment. (lu.se)
  • In order to preserve a diversity of bee species, a diversity of environments is required. (lu.se)
  • Biodiversity, biotechnology, and sustainable development in health and agriculture : emerging connections. (who.int)
  • For every project, experienced biodiversity staff conduct a rapid assessment between three and four years after project completion to determine the intermediate-term effectiveness of the project, plus the likelihood of longer-term success. (ecan.govt.nz)
  • If a person does not know anything about biodiversity and the impacts of its possible decline, they are unlikely to be able to assess the associated risk adequately, and if they are not familiar with the available action options, they are unlikely to act accordingly if they make a suitable risk assessment. (admin.ch)
  • The strategy has a long-term vision for Australia's biodiversity: to be healthy and resilient to threats, and valued both in its own right and for its essential contribution to our existence. (nsw.gov.au)
  • CDC uses a One Health approach by involving experts in human, animal, environmental health, and other relevant disciplines and sectors in monitoring and controlling public health threats and to learn about how diseases spread among people, animals, plants, and the environment. (cdc.gov)
  • From 7 to 19 December, 196 countries are in Montreal for Biodiversity #COP15 , chaired by China. (gouv.fr)
  • By planning for compact and biodiverse urban environments that optimise space, the sector can leave room for nature to thrive within and beyond urban areas. (ellenmacarthurfoundation.org)
  • Canary Wharf Group ("CWG"), the UK's largest sustainable developer, announces a partnership with the Eden Project ("Eden"), the first of its kind, to create a model of how biodiversity can thrive in urban environments. (edenproject.com)
  • Glenn Howells' approach is to consider the wellbeing of the individuals and communities that use spaces, helping to ensure that this project realises the ambitions for urban environments as set out by the partnership. (edenproject.com)
  • In partnering with biodiversity expert, the Eden Project, CWG will accelerate thinking and action on how urban environments can be re-designed with nature at the heart. (edenproject.com)
  • Community-based initiatives for biodiversity and poverty reduction, where biodiversity is sustainably managed by communities for nutrition, health, cultural and other needs, receive little official support and recognition. (iied.org)
  • In recent decades, there are several cases of transnational corporations located in biodiversity poor industrialised countries taking advantage of the innocence and goodness of local communities, and employing their economic, technological and political prowess (essentially prevailing asymmetries of power) exploiting bioresources held in the South for the economic benefit of the North. (esgindia.org)
  • India is a home of several tribal communities which has a long history of preserving traditional knowledge and biodiversity conservation, he said. (indiaeducationdiary.in)
  • Antimicrobial-resistant germs can quickly spread through communities, the food supply, healthcare facilities, and the environment (soil, water), making it harder to treat certain infections in animals and people. (cdc.gov)
  • Biodiversity also has a direct impact on most business activities, yet only 31 percent of global companies have made a public biodiversity commitment, according to CDP . (triplepundit.com)
  • AFD Group is reaffirming its commitment regarding #biodiversity & #climate finance. (gouv.fr)
  • Focused on the mining and agriculture sectors which are particularly exposed to biodiversity risks, the tool includes guidance for engagement, enabling financial institutions to take immediate action to transition these sectors towards a nature-positive future. (unepfi.org)
  • What risks are involved for women and men as environment continues to degrade? (unpei.org)
  • However, it remains an unfamiliar concept in terms of our consideration of biodiversity as commercial ecologists, notwithstanding our new-found familiarity with delivering Biodiversity net Gain (BNG) through planning. (gresb.com)
  • Learn how mahinga kai and biodiversity benefits farms, see real examples of actions supporting mahinga kai, and get practical advice on in-stream health and monitoring. (ecan.govt.nz)
  • The 'Natural Nations' project brings biodiversity into schools so that children learn about pollinating insects and birds at an early age. (lu.se)
  • For example, a high level of biodiversity contributes to the existence of a wider range of insects that can pollinate our crops and wild plants, and more species of insectivorous birds to reduce the number of insect pests. (lu.se)
  • Reduced biodiversity among pollinating insects often leads to poorer pollination. (lu.se)
  • Anna Persson thinks sustainable park environments ought to have meadow areas, because this would benefit various species of pollinating insects. (lu.se)
  • Over time, this creates an environment in which plants, insects and other animals can thrive. (lu.se)
  • The consortium included experts in children's participation, deliberative democracy and biodiversity from Dublin City University, University College Cork, and Terre des Hommes - an international organisation focusing on children's environmental rights. (irishtimes.com)
  • In most environments, a variety of pollinators are needed. (lu.se)
  • Ambitious biodiversity management within these locations is crucial for avoiding species extinctions. (unepfi.org)
  • He wished that the conclave will do the needful to bring the common people, administration and policymakers on one platform to provide crucial outputs to conserve our invaluable biodiversity. (indiaeducationdiary.in)
  • The assembly was set up to ensure Ireland's youngest citizens have their say in how the country responds to the decline of nature, given it poses a significant threat to children's right to a healthy environment. (irishtimes.com)
  • Presentation of the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group Population, Health and Environment Task: Lessons Learned from 2015-2018 made by Alice Macharia on September 12, 2018. (abcg.org)
  • Under the Act, biodiversity net gain requirements will apply to nationally significant infrastructure projects such as major transport developments. (britsafe.org)
  • for the built environment offers a comprehensive system-level approach to transform the way we source materials, build infrastructure, and use assets. (ellenmacarthurfoundation.org)
  • World Environment Day was started by the United Nations in 1974 and has since been celebrated every year on June 5. (insidethegames.biz)
  • The United Nations recently agreed to major expansions of global protected areas (PAs) to slow biodiversity declines1. (bvsalud.org)
  • Biodiversity - the variation of species and genetics among animals, plants, fungi or microorganisms - is fundamental to economic health. (unepfi.org)
  • A chemicals website containing information on thousands of chemicals, including their effects on the environment and the health of humans. (informaction.org)
  • After many years they slowly started having impact on health and on environment as well. (omicsonline.org)
  • These steps created serious impact on health and environment. (omicsonline.org)
  • One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach - working at the local, regional, national, and global levels - with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. (cdc.gov)
  • One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. (cdc.gov)
  • One Health is gaining recognition in the United States and globally as an effective way to fight health issues at the human-animal-environment interface, including zoonotic diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Similarly, with this approach then, one is able to draw the assumption that, in general, healthy stocks of natural capital (which heavily rely on biodiversity) will result in improved ecosystem service delivery, which will result in embedded resilience. (gresb.com)