Biodiversity. Medical search. Frequent questions

What provides habitat for half the world's known plants and animals, is a vital component of biodiversity and. (inhabitat.com)
Based on information provided by 91 countries and 27 international organizations, analysis of global literature and datasets, and contributions from over 175 authors and reviewers, The State of the World's Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture assesses biodiversity for food and agriculture and its management worldwide. (fao.org)
Overuse of inputs is harming the long-term viability of farming, because it damages soils, reduces biodiversity and ultimately impairs our capacity to feed the world's growing population. (iucn.org)
Forests are the most biologically diverse ecosystems on our planet and are home to more than 80% of the world's biodiversity. (ucc.ie)
The team found that grasslands, savannas and shrublands were most affected by biodiversity loss, followed closely by many of the world's forests and woodlands. (sciencedaily.com)
For 58.1% of the world's land surface, which is home to 71.4% of the global population, the level of biodiversity loss is substantial enough to question the ability of ecosystems to support human societies. (sciencedaily.com)
The new findings are the result of analysis focused around determining the effects of climate change on the world's fisheries, and on overall marine biodiversity. (planetsave.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)
But species are going extinct at an increasing rate and many of the world's biodiversity hotspots are in countries with high poverty, food insecurity and intensifying climate change. (lu.se)

The goal of this programmatic engagement is to foster dialogue between agriculture and conservation sectors, and encourage governments, businesses and land managers (including farming communities) implement a common vision to protect and restore biodiversity on farms and in agricultural landscapes, including the ecosystems on which agriculture depends. (iucn.org)
In many parts of the world, intensification and expansion of agriculture has degraded soils and ecosystems, depleted water sources and reduced biodiversity. (iucn.org)
The importance of plantation forests for biodiversity conservation is greatest in landscapes that have experienced significant loss of natural forest ecosystems and where, as in Ireland, the plantation forest estate continues to expand. (ucc.ie)
After all, it is only due to high biodiversity that ecosystems can render ecosystem services, like clean water and stable soil . (wsl.ch)
Helping marine biodiversity and people to adapt to climate change and propose measures to increase resilience of marine socio-ecosystems. (iucn.org)
In simple terms, biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth as a whole - every plant, animal, insect and microbe that makes up the ecosystems on the planet. (deloitte.com)
The ocean acidification that's now occurring, as a result of increasing anthropogenic levels of carbon dioxide emissions, will led to cascading losses of biodiversity in many marine habitats and ecosystems, according to new research from the University of British Columbia and its partners. (planetsave.com)
The research unit Biodiversity and Conservation Biology studies the diversity of life in its various forms, from genetic diversity to the diversity of species and ecosystems as well as their interactions. (wsl.ch)
However, the current rates of decline in global species abundance represent a severe and ongoing loss of biodiversity in tropical ecosystems. (cbd.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)
Defining and operationalizing biodiversity risks, impacts and dependencies are difficult to reach consensus on even for experts in biodiversity and ecosystems. (lu.se)

Biodiversity is essential to our well-being on planet Earth, providing core ecosystem services such as pollination, pest control, and buffering of extreme events. (eurekalert.org)
It presents new evidence of the links between biodiversity, ecosystem services and human welfare, and demonstrates the importance of biodiversity for sustainable agriculture, providing arguments for the connection between the agricultural and environmental sectors. (iucn.org)
LUCSUS research on forest management, ecosystem services, Indigenous' knowledge, genetic resources, nature conservation and human-nature relationships aims to contribute towards sustainable conservation and tackle biodiversity loss. (lu.se)
We examine the effects on biodiversity and on various ecosystem services, such as pollination and carbon uptake. (lu.se)

The period since the emergence of humans has displayed an ongoing biodiversity loss and an accompanying loss of genetic diversity. (wikipedia.org)

Everyone is invited to join State Parks staff to explore and document California's extraordinary biological diversity to celebrate the 2023 California Biodiversity Week. (ca.gov)

Biodiversity is a measure of variation at the genetic (genetic variability), species (species diversity), and ecosystem (ecosystem diversity) level. (wikipedia.org)
Biodiversity is the variety of life at genetic, species and ecosystem levels. (fao.org)
Biodiversity at genetic, species and ecosystem levels helps address the challenges posed by diverse and changing environmental conditions and socio-economic circumstances. (fao.org)
Diversifying production systems, for example by using multiple species, breeds or varieties, integrating the use of crop, livestock, forest and aquatic biodiversity, or promoting habitat diversity in the local landscape or seascape, helps to promote resilience, improve livelihoods and support food security and nutrition. (fao.org)
Many key components of biodiversity for food and agriculture at genetic, species and ecosystem levels are in decline. (fao.org)
Salton Sea SRA Bioblitz: Let's get together and observe as many species as we can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day! (ca.gov)
The potential for these forests to contribute to biodiversity conservation can be maximised through appropriate forest management at all stages and scales, including site selection, choice of tree species, landscape configuration and harvesting strategies. (ucc.ie)
The new article looks at international conventions on biodiversity and endangered species, and the indicators that are needed to track biodiversity on a global scale, known as Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs). (eurekalert.org)
Although the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) has been a great success for curating global species occurrence data, this represents only 1 out of 22 EBVs. (eurekalert.org)
Biodiversity - genetic diversity, species diversity, habitat diversity and the interactions within and among these three levels - is the basis of our existence. (wsl.ch)
Changes in land use, environmental pollution, invasive species and climate change all have a negative impact on biodiversity. (wsl.ch)
To monitor and promote biodiversity in Switzerland and worldwide, we are developing methods to measure biodiversity and its changes, for example using environmental DNA or automatic species recognition using artificial intelligence methods. (wsl.ch)
This is a real problem for agriculture, because it is dependent on biodiversity: Countless species play a role in ensuring stable yields by creating healthy soils, controlling pests and pollinating flowers. (basf.com)
To do this, the Biodiversity Calculator draws on data from two different sources: The first data set provides information on the loss of animal and plant species in over 200 countries and ecoregions depending on the intensity of land use 1 . (basf.com)
Note that, unless of value as case studies using novel approaches, the journal rarely accepts papers on single species not of major importance or concern, or studies documenting local biodiversity. (springer.com)
In term of conservation, the Mediterranean marine biodiversity includes numerous endemic and some emblematic species of global conservation concern, but is still far from reaching the Aichi target 11 of 10% area coverage and properly managed marine protected areas (MPAs), half the way having being done in the past 50 years. (iucn.org)
But if it is true that different species respond differently, this has tremendous implications for biodiversity. (sciencedaily.com)
To assess the relative prevalence of current hazards to biodiversity, we quantified threat information for 8,688 near-threatened or threatened species belonging to species groups in which all known species have been assessed (for complete list of taxa included, see Supplementary Information). (nature.com)
They found that biodiversity hotspots -- those that have seen habitat loss in the past but have a lot of species only found in that area -- are threatened, showing high levels of biodiversity decline. (sciencedaily.com)
This does not necessarily mean tropical biodiversity is in a worse state than in temperate regions: if the index were to extend back centuries rather than decades, populations of temperate species may have declined by an equal or greater amount. (cbd.int)
What is biodiversity loss and what are invasive species? (rootsandshoots.org)
You can help do something about biodiversity loss and invasive species. (rootsandshoots.org)
Become a part of our Biodiversity Loss and Invasive Species Roots & Shoots Facebook Community! (rootsandshoots.org)
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)
Biodiversity is steadily lost due to increasing deforestation, land conversion, pollution, climate change and invasive species. (lu.se)
The direct and indirect consequences of climate change may have compounding effects on biodiversity, such as habitat loss that limits species range shifts. (lu.se)
For example, so called 'signal species' have been intensively used to identify 'key habitats', i.e. especially valuable sites, usually with a long continuity and a high biodiversity. (lu.se)
The Biodiversity and Conservation Science research group aims to increase knowledge of the consequences of climate and habitat change for different species. (lu.se)

developing or applying biodiversity compensation or offset policies in 2017. (iucn.org)

The second contains a series of measures that have a positive impact on biodiversity according to experts 2 . (basf.com)

Biodiversity loss and climate change interact in many ways, reflecting two sides of the same problem: humanity's unsustainable relationship with the natural world. (gbif.org)
Explore the research relying on data from the GBIF network to understand and assess the growing impact that changing temperatures, precipitation and other climate-related phenomena are having on biodiversity. (gbif.org)
Biodiversity makes production systems and livelihoods more resilient to shocks and stresses, including those caused by climate change. (fao.org)
Recent major international reports have highlighted the alarming impact of food production systems on climate change, land and biodiversity. (iucn.org)
SLF and WSL researchers are investigating the effects of climate change on insect biodiversity - including on the Weissfluhjoch in Davos. (wsl.ch)
Dec. 15, 2022 Nature-based solutions to fight climate change take a holistic approach that promotes biodiversity and ecosystem preservation. (sciencedaily.com)
There is a growing tendency for media reports about threats to biodiversity to focus on climate change. (nature.com)
Using glacier, landscape and biodiversity mapping data collected across the Alps, scientists from across Europe simulated how key invertebrate populations across the mountain range are likely to change between now and 2100 because of climate change. (leeds.ac.uk)
Dr Martin Wilkes , from the University of Essex and who co-led the research, said: "The losses we predict for Alpine biodiversity by the end of this century relate to just one of several possible climate change scenarios. (leeds.ac.uk)
Understanding how invertebrate populations respond to climate changes is key to understanding how biodiversity in high mountainous areas can be affected, and the techniques developed in the study could be applied to other mountain environments. (leeds.ac.uk)
Poor people are particularly dependent on biodiversity - both to meet day-to-day livelihood needs and to enhance resilience to climate change and other threats. (iied.org)
We study societal and natural dimensions of biodiversity loss, its drivers and impacts, and interlinked challenges of climate change, land use, energy systems and habitat loss. (lu.se)
Climate change threatens biodiversity directly, but also indirectly through changes in land-use caused by attempts to mitigate or adapt to climate change. (lu.se)
While protected areas are important for conservation, alternative options need to be considered when facing climate change, including mainstreaming biodiversity in production landscapes. (lu.se)
Climate change is often highlighted as a major threat to biodiversity, especially in the media. (lu.se)
What personal implications are there connected to climate and biodiversity? (lu.se)

Other high biodiversity areas, such as Amazonia, which have seen no land use change have higher levels of biodiversity and more scope for proactive conservation. (sciencedaily.com)

Holly Water cabin has been designed to help its owners diversify their farmland and increase local biodiversity. (inhabitat.com)

Continuing to promote biodiversity locally, nationally, and internationally through our research and teaching programmes. (brookes.ac.uk)
Signs explain the initiatives to promote biodiversity at Lund University. (lu.se)

Landscape-scale benefits of protected areas for tropical biodiversity. (bvsalud.org)

Biodiversity generally tends to cluster in hotspots, and has been increasing through time, but will be likely to slow in the future as a primary result of deforestation. (wikipedia.org)

South Africa has several attributes that make biodiversity mainstreaming an appropriate strategy for the conservation and sustainable use of the natural environment. (sanbi.org)
Biodiversity mainstreaming in South Africa is underpinned by a strong foundation in systematic biodiversity planning. (sanbi.org)
For more information, download Havens of Biodiversity (PDF), a booklet describing biodiversity in the nine National Botanical Gardens of South Africa. (sanbi.org)

IUCN is promoting a biodiversity net gain approach, based on the mitigation hierarchy, which helps address residual impacts on biodiversity. (iucn.org)
At the same time, biodiversity impacts are often an inevitable consequence of development projects and operations. (iucn.org)
Together, they are exploring the company's on-site and operational management systems on mining impacts as well as its activities related to restoration and offsets, in order to ensure better biodiversity outcomes. (iucn.org)
Under the auspices of the NPI Alliance, IUCN, Rio Tinto Plc, Royal Dutch Shell Ltd and The Nature Conservancy along with the International Finance Corporation, confirmed that companies adopting net positive impact (NPI) targets needed to take a systematic and scientific approach to evaluate their biodiversity impacts, establish biodiversity conservation goals and implement actions to achieve a net gain for biodiversity over time. (iucn.org)
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)
Susanne says that to study the CO2 emissions from companies has been difficult in some regards, however, when she and her research colleagues now are approaching biodiversity impacts and dependencies, the complexity and multidimensionality increases exponentially. (lu.se)

New research by scientists has found that biodiversity on Earth actually increases as the planet warms. (planetsave.com)

The Biodiversity Calculator shows farmers how they can better protect the biodiversity on their farmland", explains Kerstin Ulrich from the Agricultural Solutions division, who developed the Biodiversity Calculator together with colleagues from Corporate Sustainability and partner RIFCON. (basf.com)
Writing in the paper, the researchers describe the "substantial work" that is necessary to protect the biodiversity in rivers that are being fed by retreating glaciers. (leeds.ac.uk)

To address the global biodiversity crisis through the protection and enhancement of biodiversity across the university estate and wider global aspects through our teaching and research programmes. (brookes.ac.uk)
Come join Society for Biological Engineering on 21st March during lunch at library to learn more about Biodiversity, a under discussed part of the triple planetary crisis we face today. (dtu.dk)
So, what is biodiversity and why is it in crisis? (deloitte.com)
We're in the midst of a biodiversity crisis. (iied.org)
Biodiversity loss, development crisis? (iied.org)
Yet the so-called biodiversity crisis is also a development crisis. (iied.org)
With the planet's current biodiversity crisis in mind, the study points to the importance of conserving local plants and watching fire activity before the value humans gain from nature completely disappears. (popsci.com)

Biodiversity loss is also "one of the most critical manifestations of the Anthropocene" a new proposed geological epoch which is thought to have started around the 1950s. (wikipedia.org)
IUCN works with governments and the private sector to development models and strategies that offer economically and environmentally sustainable solutions to business related biodiversity loss and degradation. (iucn.org)
Though neither planting nor natural regeneration can fully compensate for the loss of biodiversity associated with primary forest, in the short to medium term the potential for planted forests to support biodiversity is important in the context of global biodiversity conservation. (ucc.ie)
The World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2020 Global Risks Report notes that biodiversity loss is among the highest-impact risks of the next decade - with "critical implications for humanity, from the collapse of food and health systems to the disruption of entire supply chains… Biodiversity loss has also come to threaten the foundations of our economy. (deloitte.com)
The food and beverage business is one example of an industry that is at great risk from biodiversity loss. (deloitte.com)
Although the level of dependency varies by industry, biodiversity loss is an acute risk for all. (deloitte.com)
Levels of global biodiversity loss may negatively impact on ecosystem function and the sustainability of human societies. (sciencedaily.com)
Levels of global biodiversity loss may negatively impact on ecosystem function and the sustainability of human societies, according to UCL-led research. (sciencedaily.com)
This is the first time we've quantified the effect of habitat loss on biodiversity globally in such detail and we've found that across most of the world biodiversity loss is no longer within the safe limit suggested by ecologists" explained lead researcher, Dr Tim Newbold from UCL and previously at UNEP-WCMC. (sciencedaily.com)
We know biodiversity loss affects ecosystem function but how it does this is not entirely clear. (sciencedaily.com)
The study, published today in Science, led by researchers from UCL, the Natural History Museum and UNEP-WCMC, found that levels of biodiversity loss are so high that if left unchecked, they could undermine efforts towards long-term sustainable development. (sciencedaily.com)
The loss is due to changes in land use and puts levels of biodiversity beyond the 'safe limit' recently proposed by the planetary boundaries -- an international framework that defines a safe operating space for humanity. (sciencedaily.com)
SANBI, through specific programmes of work, has mainstreamed biodiversity into production sectors as well as local government thus addressing issues of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. (sanbi.org)
Their absolute dependence on the bounty of forests, deserts and coasts means 'biodiversity loss' can mean losing all: food, fuel, building material, medicine, forage, livelihoods and culture. (iied.org)
Biodiversity loss threatens to undermine hard-won development gains, including in health, resilience, food security and GDP earnings. (iied.org)
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)

Opinion by Henrik Smith, Professor of Biodiversity at Lund University 2013 After an unusually long and cold winter, I am enjoying the sun on this May day. (lu.se)

1985 - The term "biodiversity" appears in the article, "A New Plan to Conserve the Earth's Biota" by Laura Tangley. (wikipedia.org)
1988 - The term biodiversity first appeared in publication. (wikipedia.org)
As opposed to this, the fact that the degree of knowledge of the term biodiversity has clearly increased in recent years is encouraging. (admin.ch)
The percentage of people who are familiar with and can correctly define the term "biodiversity" was surveyed. (admin.ch)

Marine biodiversity is usually higher along coasts in the Western Pacific, where sea surface temperature is highest, and in the mid-latitudinal band in all oceans. (wikipedia.org)

The course looks at how evolutionary processes shape the spatial and temporal patterns of animal biodiversity, and some of the molecular tools that are available to provide new insight into characterising and managing biodiversity. (abdn.ac.uk)

Biodiversity is the cornerstone of the environment on which humans depend for life, and forest biodiversity provides health, recreation and environmental services to humans such as maintenance of air and water quality and carbon sequestration. (ucc.ie)
Deforestation poses a significant threat to forest biodiversity, which is protected by international, national and regional measures such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (for further information click here ), the EU Birds and Habitats Directives (for further information click here ) and Ireland's Environmental Guidelines (for further information click here ). (ucc.ie)
As a governmental research institute, we conduct both fundamental and applied research, for instance in the areas of biodiversity monitoring and analysis, mountain ecology , forest biodiversity , urban ecology and conservation biology . (wsl.ch)

GBIF hosted portals offer simple, customizable websites that support biodiversity data use and engagement at national, institutional, regional and thematic scales. (gbif.org)

The research study - led jointly by the University of Leeds and University of Essex - calls on conservationists to consider new measures to protect aquatic biodiversity. (leeds.ac.uk)

Creation of external partnerships and contribution to Oxford's biodiversity network, to enhance biodiversity across the city and our local community. (brookes.ac.uk)
To be able to steer financial flows towards companies that enhance biodiversity protection, the actors need to consider biodiversity aspects in their decision making, and when making for example investments or lending out money. (lu.se)

Building on efforts with IUCN Members and partners, the IUCN Review Protocol for Biodiversity Net Gain provides a step-by-step guide for project managers to measure their progress on achieving their biodiversity net gain targets. (iucn.org)
IUCN is currently working with Newmont Mining to review biodiversity management in select operations. (iucn.org)
and the QMM Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management Committee in Madagascar, where IUCN facilitates an expert panel providing strategic insight on biodiversity and natural resource management issues. (iucn.org)
IUCN has developed a new engagement in agriculture, guided by the vision of a future where biodiversity is restored and conserved on farms and in agricultural landscapes as nature-based solutions to global challenges and human and societal needs, contributing to the transition towards sustainable and resilient societies. (iucn.org)
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), more than a hundred countries have adopted or are developing biodiversity compensation or offset policies. (deloitte.com)

The Biodiversity Advisory Group will be a key forum whose purpose will be to inform and influence the development of a revised 'Biodiversity Strategy' and site-specific landscape and ecology management plans. (brookes.ac.uk)
The research paper - " Glacier retreat reorganises river habitats leaving refugia for Alpine invertebrate biodiversity poorly protected " - is published in the scientific journal Nature Ecology and Evolution. (leeds.ac.uk)

proactive stewardship secures landscapes of high importance for biodiversity, food and water provisioning. (sanbi.org)
Our research in biodiversity is focused on biodiversity in Swedish agricultural landscapes. (lu.se)

It is multidisciplinary and covers living organisms of all kinds in any habitat, focusing on studies using novel or little-used approaches, and ones from less studied biodiversity rich regions or habitats. (springer.com)

He has also published the book A Hidden Universe: Earth's Unknown Biodiversity and gave a summer talk on biodiversity in 2021. (lu.se)

In decision X/2 , the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, held from 18 to 29 October 2010, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, adopted a revised and updated Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, including the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, for the 2011-2020 period. (cbd.int)
Additionally, in decision X/10 , the Conference of the Parties decided that the fifth national reports, due by 31 March 2014, should focus on the implementation of the 2011-2020 Strategic Plan and progress achieved towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. (cbd.int)
15 June 2017 - Through Notification 2017-052 , the Executive Secretary invited Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and indigenous peoples and local communities to contribute to the development of the process for the preparation of the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework. (cbd.int)
In 2020, the international community will agree a new 10-year strategy for biodiversity management. (iied.org)

You will find information about application, prerequisites and the syllabus for the course Mosses, Lichen, Fungi - Biodiversity and Conservation at Lund University's central web pages when the application for autumn 2022 opens. (lu.se)

Biodiversity for food and agriculture (BFA) is, in turn, the subset of biodiversity that contributes in one way or another to agriculture and food production. (fao.org)
Biodiversity also contributes to our quality of life and to the recreational value of our environment. (wsl.ch)
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) contributes to South Africa's sustainable development by facilitating access to biodiversity data, generating information and knowledge, building capacity, providing policy advice, showcasing and conserving biodiversity in its national botanical and zoological gardens. (sanbi.org)

Ola Olsson, associate professor and head of unit at Biodiversity and Conservation Science, handles a scythe. (lu.se)
The aim of the research group Biodiversity and Conservation Science is to advance the scientific understanding of how consequences of human activities affect biodiversity and leads to changed conditions for human beings, plants and animals. (lu.se)

Help us to catalogue the incredible biodiversity at Rancho Cuyamaca and Palomar Mountain during this week's Bioblitz! (ca.gov)

Biodiversity is the diversity of life. (wsl.ch)
We are fortunate to share the Earth with such a magnificent diversity of life forms, but Earth's biodiversity is dwindling at an alarming rate. (rootsandshoots.org)

However, biodiversity is under threat, both in Switzerland and worldwide. (wsl.ch)
But in reality, the biggest threat to biodiversity is the major landscape changes caused by humans. (lu.se)

This Plan provided an overarching framework on biodiversity, not only for the biodiversity-related conventions, but for the entire United Nations system and all other partners engaged in biodiversity management and policy development. (cbd.int)
Parties agreed to translate this overarching international framework into revised and updated national biodiversity strategies and action plans within two years. (cbd.int)
Get a brief on the recently adopted Global Biodiversity Framework and it's importance on environmental protection. (dtu.dk)

Biodiversity for food and agriculture is indispensable to food security and sustainable development. (fao.org)
In addition, the journal provides a forum for examining conflicts between conservation, sustainable development, and human dependence on biodiversity in agriculture, environmental management, and biotechnology, and encourages contributions from developing countries to promote broad global perspectives on matters of biodiversity and conservation. (springer.com)
Biodiversity and the Great Green Wall explores the dependence of humanity on nature and the importance of biodiversity for wellbeing and sustainable development in the Sahel. (iucn.org)
Biodiversity, biotechnology, and sustainable development in health and agriculture : emerging connections. (who.int)

The analyses were then applied to estimate how biodiversity in every square kilometre land has changed since before humans modified the habitat. (sciencedaily.com)

Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) is a multi-year programme funded by the European Union and led by GBIF with the aim of enhancing capacity for effective mobilization and use of biodiversity data in research and policy in the 'ACP' nations of sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. (gbif.org)
A number of other programmes like the Fynbos Programme, Succulent Karoo Programme and Municipal Programme have also contributed to SANBI's mainstreaming work through the development of tools and guidelines, pilot projects and training opportunities that focus on incorporating biodiversity considerations into policies, planning and decision-making processes of production sectors and/or organs of state. (sanbi.org)

Business and nature are inextricably connected, and a disturbance to biodiversity has serious consequences for companies, their bottom line and the larger environment in which they operate. (deloitte.com)
Decision-makers worry a lot about economic recessions, but an ecological recession could have even worse consequences -- and the biodiversity damage we've had means we're at risk of that happening. (sciencedaily.com)

Renew, strengthen and invigorate biodiversity via proactive effort. (brookes.ac.uk)

Mainstreaming biodiversity involves incorporating biodiversity considerations directly into the policies and planning of business or industry and organs of state. (sanbi.org)
Biodiversity is going to be the new CO2 and it is vital that we generate new knowledge and innovations on how to integrate biodiversity considerations into financial-decision making. (lu.se)
Susanne Arvidsson (Accounting and Corporate Finance, School of Economics and Management): Integration of Biodiversity considerations into Financial Decision-Making. (lu.se)

Biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. (wikipedia.org)
Citizen scientists are already providing large amounts of data for monitoring biodiversity, but they could do much more, according to a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation , which suggests that citizen science has the potential to contribute much more to regional and global assessments of biodiversity. (eurekalert.org)
Founded in 1992, Biodiversity and Conservation is an international journal that publishes articles on all aspects of biological diversity, its conservation, and sustainable use. (springer.com)

Research for People and the Environment: The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Snow and Landscape Research WSL monitors and studies forest, landscape, biodiversity, natural hazards and snow and ice. (wsl.ch)
So, without much ado, research about the effects of solar farms on biodiversity continues. (planetsave.com)

Accordingly, the action knowledge - that is knowledge about measures that would have to be taken to prevent a decline in biodiversity - is limited. (admin.ch)

BIFA-the Biodiversity Information Fund for Asia-provides supplementary support for existing activities within the GBIF network, addressing the needs of regional researchers and policymakers through mobilization and use of biodiversity data. (gbif.org)

This is an effective way to show farmers how to protect biodiversity on their farmland even better, Ulrich said. (basf.com)

Enhance cooperation and coordination between all Mediterranean stakeholders in order to influence governance and institutional processes for effective conservation and sustainable management of Mediterranean biodiversity and natural resources. (iucn.org)
This approach enables the identification of biodiversity priority areas and informs management actions as well as policy priorities. (sanbi.org)
By understanding that some areas are more important than others for biodiversity management it facilitates a landscape approach to balancing conservation and development imperatives. (sanbi.org)
In collaboration with partners such as federal, cantonal and local authorities, we elaborate scientific knowledge for management strategies for the conservation of biodiversity and the preservation of natural resources in Switzerland and internationally. (wsl.ch)

The next 400 million years included repeated, massive biodiversity losses classified as mass extinction events. (wikipedia.org)

Systematic biodiversity planning helps to prioritise the investment of limited conservation resources, and focuses these resources on the priority areas for biodiversity across the landscape. (sanbi.org)

Efforts are now underway to look at combining efforts to get a more complete assessment of what is happening to biodiversity. (eurekalert.org)

Measures to protect biodiversity are often costly. (wsl.ch)
The higher this score, the better the biodiversity protection", says Ulrich and adds: "The Biodiversity Calculator then suggests additional measures to protect biodiversity. (basf.com)
Answers to the question "What are the three most important measures for conserving biodiversity? (admin.ch)
In the same study, the respondents were requested to name the three most important measures for the conservation of biodiversity. (admin.ch)

It also encompasses what is known as "associated biodiversity", the vast range of organisms that live in and around food and agricultural production systems 1 , sustaining them and contributing to their output. (fao.org)
Furthermore, we are, in collaboration with ecologists at the biology department, studying the impact of agricultural intensity on biodiversity of birds, butterflies, and other organisms. (lu.se)

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