Ecosystem services (ES) are the benefits that people derive from the natural environment, such as clean water, fertile soil, pollination of crops, and natural climate regulation. These services are important because they support human well-being, food security, and the maintenance of biodiversity. The degradation of ecosystems and loss of their services can lead to reduced...Read More
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 16 March 2023: Ansell Limited, a global leader in protection solutions, and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 23 February 2023, embarking on critical work to map out a pathway for Ansell to develop a strategic management approach to its biodiversity footprint. Ansell has already...Read More
The Anthropocene refers to humanity’s most recent and ecologically destructive period – perhaps starting around the time of the Industrial Revolution. Although the term hasn’t been officially adopted by The International Union of Geological Sciences, many specialists agree that we are currently in the Sixth Mass Extinction. While Homo Sapiens is the only species capable of disrupting the entire planet’s biosphere,...Read More
Located on Kenya’s highest mountain Mount Kenya, the Mount Kenya forest covers an area of approximately 1,420 square kilometers. The forest is a crucial catchment area, providing water and other essential ecosystem goods and services to adjacent communities and the country. Mount Kenya forest is a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), and World Heritage Site, home...Read More
SINGAPORE – Examining the number of species has conventionally been the main way that conservation areas are prioritized. But in the case of giant clams, factoring in their ecological roles and evolutionary history can help improve the biodiversity of conserved habitats, according to a book recently published by a giant clam expert based in Singapore....Read More
On March 8, 2023, the women from Sokoine University of Agriculture, along with other women from Morogoro, celebrated International Women’s Day at Gairo District with the participation of Hon. Judith Nguli, the District Commissioner of Mvomero who represented the Morogoro Regional Commissioner Hon. Fatma Mwasa. The event was held under the theme of “DigitALL: Innovation...Read More
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support distance learning Master’s degree courses offered in partnership with local providers in developing countries, as well as courses delivered directly by UK universities. The available offerings include agriculture; tropical forestry; veterinary medicine; environmental management; conservation and wildlife management; risk and disaster management; and others. Eligibility for support extends to...Read More
Background The aim of the Hatfield Lioness Scholarship is to enable a female student from a developing country where access to tertiary education is limited to benefit from undertaking postgraduate study at Durham University. The scholarship was launched as part of the celebration of 30 years of women students at Hatfield College, Durham University in...Read More