The COFO working group, the FAO Forestry Division and the FAO elearning Academy (FAO-PSU) are extremely pleased to announce the publication of the certified elearning course “Transforming dryland forests and agrosilvopastoral systems” available free of charge, as a global public good, through the FAO elearning Academy: https://elearning.fao.org/course/view.php?id=945 The course is the result of a huge collaborative...Read More
More than 85% of the world’s bird, mammal, and amphibian species live in mountains, particularly in forest habitats, but researchers report in the journal One Earth on March 17 that these forests are disappearing at an accelerating rate. Globally, we have lost 78.1 million hectares (7.1%) of mountain forest since 2000 — an area larger than the...Read More
Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated UN member countries for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks. “This action is a victory for multilateralism and for global efforts to counter the destructive trends facing ocean health,...Read More
The Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR), the only blended finance vehicle dedicated to coral reefs globally, has launched a new monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress on coral reef biodiversity and community resilience to climate change with the aim of enabling replication and scaling of successful interventions in the long run. The framework has been...Read More
Southeast CASC researchers explore how different urbanization strategies may benefit communities, ecosystems, and conservation goals as cities continue to grow. When it comes to urbanization (increased urban development), researchers have yet to reach a consensus on whether densely packed or sprawling cities are best for biodiversity and conservation efforts. While urban growth may lead to...Read More
How well species can move among habitat ‘islands’ in human transformed landscapes is key to their survival, a study finds. When natural habitats are cleared to make way for cities, roads and agriculture, this often leaves behind “islands” of fragmented habitat that can place species at risk of extinction. Species are at risk when they...Read More
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont House of Representatives voted 108-36 Thursday to advance H.126(link is external), an act related to community resilience and biodiversity protection. The bill passed on a third reading Friday and now heads to the Senate for consideration. According to the US Forest Service, Vermont is losing approximately 12,000 acres of forestland per year to...Read More
Biodiversity Conservation Definition “Biodiversity conservation refers to the protection, upliftment, and management of biodiversity in order to derive sustainable benefits for present and future generations.” Table of Contents Explanation Methods In Situ Ex Situ Strategies Conclusion What is Biodiversity Conservation? Biodiversity conservation is the protection and management of biodiversity to obtain resources for sustainable development....Read More
Forests and trees make Earth liveable. They provide us with clean air and water. By storing vast amounts of carbon and moderating the climate, they are a critical defence against global heating. They are home to most of the planet’s amazing biodiversity. They provide shade, recreation and a sense of well-being. And they support the...Read More
LIBREVILLE, March 1, 2023 – Supporting and scaling up innovative nature finance, including biodiversity-positive carbon credits, and nature certificates or credits, could help close the significant gap in funding for the safeguarding and restoration of biodiversity and benefit Indigenous People and local communities, according to a new report launched by the Global Environment Facility and the...Read More
