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#1240232020-01-29
“Wetlands and Biodiversity” is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2020
World Wetlands Day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. The 2020 theme for World Wetlands Day is an opportunity to highlight wetland biodiversity, its status, why it matters and to promote ...
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#1230682019-11-19
“Sustaining all life on Earth” announced as theme of World Wildlife Day 2020
The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) announced today the theme of United Nations World Wildlife Day 2020: “Sustaining all life on Earth”.
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#1276832021-03-15
“Protect our planet, our future, our lives”: Prince Albert II celebrates his 63rd birthday
As Monaco’s Sovereign Prince celebrated his 63rd birthday over the weekend, Monaco Tribune has taken a look back at some of his achievements and environmental activism. A father of two, passionate about sports and committed to protecting our oceans, Prince Albert II has made the Principality a g ...
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#1251962020-04-21
“Earth Day” webinars on biodiversity and the Green-Blue economy take place this week
IN CELEBRATION of Earth Day 2020, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in collaboration with the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) will host two webinars. The first webinar titled “The OECS Biodiversity and Ecosystems framework and Strategic Action Plan” will be held ...
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#1340982022-04-18
‘We’re running out of time’: Dan Saladino on why the loss of diversity in our foods matters
Dan Saladino is a journalist and presenter of the weekly Food Programme on BBC Radio 4 where he’s been reporting on food and agriculture for the past 15 years.
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#1244762020-03-03
‘We all share the same roof’: On World Wildlife Day, this video promotes biodiversity conservation
‘We might think we have fully bent nature to our needs. But, we entirely depend on the biosphere’s resources to meet the needs of over seven billion people.’
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#1290012021-06-02
‘One With Nature’ webinar on Friday to discuss role of children in tackling climate change
TEDxPune, an independent organization with a license from TED, in association with UNICEF Maharashtra, a worldwide humanitarian aid organization, will be hosting a webinar titled ‘One With Nature’ this Friday June 4, 2021.
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#1327472022-01-25
‘Evolve’ host Patrick Aryee talks squid glue, biomimicry and environmental ethics
By 2050, it is thought that two-thirds of the world’s population might be facing a scarcity of fresh, potable water. That’s a crisis that extends beyond the poorest, developing countries, but it is also one that “speaks to our ethics and what our responsibilities are to each other,” says Patrick ...
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#1272402021-02-22
‘Everything on this planet is connected’: Q&A with WWF’s Marco Lambertini
As the world works to emerge from the devastation and hardship brought by the pandemic, there has been much talk about the recovery being an opportunity to drive transformative change toward a more sustainable, equitable society that recognizes that human well-being is underpinned by a healthy p ...
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#1325812022-01-18
‘Central African Forests Forever’: Meindert Brouwer’s book looks to solutions
According to communications consultant Meindert Brouwer, author of Central African Forests Forever, there are still opportunities to save the Central African — or Congo Basin — rainforest.
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#1274342021-03-01
‘Bridging that gap between scientists and ordinary folks’: How storytelling combats anti-GMO advocacy
Many Africans still don’t understand scientists, or what they do. Scientists are widely seen as aloof and detached — a misperception has negatively impacted societal attitudes toward scientific innovations on the continent.
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#1289172021-05-31
‘A kind of rat with thorns’: the comic book busting myths about the Madras hedgehog
The brightly coloured panels of Brawin Kumar’s comic book tell the story of how two children rescue a hedgehog from an unlicensed medicine man. The mother hedgehog is delighted to be reunited with her little one, as she has lost most of her offspring to road traffic.
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#1286802021-05-17
[Commentary] Reinforcing open access to biodiversity data in the Hindu-Kush Himalayas
We are losing biodiversity at an unprecedented rate. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment highlighted irreversible loss in the diversity of life on earth 16 years ago. The 2019 Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) report warned that around 1 mil ...
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#1234502019-12-13
Zimbabwe: First Lady Leads Walkathon, Tree Planting
The country's environment ambassador, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, yesterday joined Zanu-PF youths in tree planting and a walkathon event from Danhiko in Msasa to Goromonzi High School, the venue of this year's 18th Annual National People's Conference.
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#1252382020-04-22
Zakri made ambassador of Campaign For Nature
Academy of Sciences Malaysia senior fellow Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid has been appointed ambassador and science adviser to the global Campaign for Nature, a partnership between the Wyss Campaign for Nature and the National Geographic Society.
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#1240752020-02-03
Young, enthusiastic volunteers begin greening Bangalore University Campus
The exercise was part of the Hero TOI Green Drive which added 20,000 saplings of different varieties on Sunday alone. Over the next seven days, more will be planted to make the campus richer by 100,000 trees. In the coming years, the area will be transformed into a forest of sorts.
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#1310712021-10-22
World's first astrobiofuturist to speak at Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste conference
The world’s first astrobiofuturist is taking aim at a unique feature of humans — their creation of garbage. Billy Almon , an American biologist, architect, futurist, storyteller, former creative director at Walt Disney and host of Discovery’s Animal Planet, is one of the speakers at Metro Vancou ...
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#1244772020-03-03
World Wildlife Day: Why lion cubs should not be part of the ‘petting zoo’
This is a question I have asked myself many times. Petting a predator is incongruous and unnatural, so why this obsession with petting wild animals in captivity? Why do we believe it is acceptable to put our own needs well above the animal’s requirements? Is it for that “like”-boosting selfie on ...
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#1244742020-03-03
World Wildlife Day: UN chief urges ‘more caring’ relationship with nature
People everywhere need to remember that we depend on Mother Earth to survive, the UN chief said in his message for World Wildlife Day marked on Tuesday, advocating for “a more caring, thoughtful and sustainable relationship with nature”.
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#1274752021-03-03
World Wildlife Day: First-ever fishing cat survey on fishing cats of the Chilika starts
The first-ever survey of the elusive fishing cat in and around Asia’s biggest brackish water lagoon, the Chilika lake in Odisha, started March 1, 2021, officials said.
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#1274722021-03-03
World Wildlife Day: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Mark Return with Never-Before-Seen Images!
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are back once again to make everyone laugh through hilarious photos of wonderful creatures, and spread the word about wildlife conservation in the process.
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#1336262022-03-02
World Wildlife Day celebrated in Kenya
Two lions are seen at the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Aug. 30, 2021. The World Wildlife Day, which is marked annually on March 3 to raise the awareness on the world's wild animals and plants, is celebrated under the theme "Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration" this year.
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#1336252022-03-02
World Wildlife Day 2022: Date, Theme, History And Significance Of The Day That Celebrates Diversity Of Life On The Planet
The innumerable forms of animals and plants that live in the wild have an incalculable value as they play a major role in ecological, cultural, scientific, social, and aesthetic aspects of human well-being. World Wildlife Day is an annual observance that is celebrated on March 3 every year to pr ...
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#1274652021-03-02
World Wildlife Day 2021: Theme and significance of day observed to create awareness about flora and fauna
The theme for World Wildlife Day 2021 aligns with some specific UN Sustainable Development Goals that aim to conserve life and eradicate poverty
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#1274692021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021: Sudarsan Pattnaik shares breathtaking sand art creation!
International Sand Artist and Padma Shri Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik created a beautiful sand art at the Puri beach in Odisha to raise awareness about the day.
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#1274662021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021: India seeing steady rise in animal population, tweets PM Modi
The theme of World Wildlife Day 2021 — Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet — is set in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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#1274672021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021: 5 organisations in India for the conservation of the voiceless
On December 20, 2013, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided that March 3 would be celebrated as World Wildlife Day. March 3 was chosen as World Wildlife Day as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed on the same day in 1973.
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#1274682021-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2021
World Wildlife Day takes place each year on March 3 and focuses global attention on the protection of biodiversity and wildlife. Hashtags: #WorldWildlifeDay, #DíaDeLaVidaSilvestre
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#1244662020-03-03
World Wildlife Day 2020: The Ultimate Guide
Today, we celebrate World Wildlife Day, which has become the most important global annual event dedicated to wildlife!On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endange ...
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#1328522022-02-01
World Wetlands Day: Wetlands, ‘kidneys of the earth’
World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2nd of February every year to commemorate the day on which the Convention on Wetlands was adopted in the year 1971. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
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#1267852021-02-01
World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2021
This year’s theme for World Wetlands Day ‘Wetlands and Water,’ highlights the importance of wetlands as a source of freshwater and encourages action to restore them and stop their loss. This is especially important as we mark the UN Decades of Ocean Science and Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).
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#1193412019-01-11
World Premiere of “Opening the Earth: The Potato King” Announced
The film ”Opening the Earth: The Potato King” will celebrate its world premiere in Santa Barbara at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Jan 30-Feb 10, 2019. The film celebrates Peruvian Julio Hancco, one of the few remaining guardians of biodiversity left in the world.
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#1291082021-06-07
World Ocean Day is a reminder of the wonders of the seas and the threats facing them
Thanks to the surge in open water swimming since the pandemic began, this World Ocean Day may have more significance to Irish people than ever before.
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#1291072021-06-07
World Ocean Day 2021: Significance, History, Theme and Quotes
"Love ocean, he will not betray you." On June 8, the entire world comes together for the largest water body surrounding us, which is the ocean. It is an important part of our earth as it provides us with water, the most integral element that we need in our daily lives.
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#1227512019-10-25
World Lemur Day – a photo essay by Bristol Zoological Society
Friday is World Lemur Day. Lemurs are the earth’s most threatened larger group of mammals; there are more than 100 species and almost all are under threat of extinction. Bristol Zoological Society has been studying lemurs and working on their conservation in north-west Madagascar for over 10 years
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#1263702020-12-21
World Heritage and Biodiversity
We are pleased to bring you this issue on biodiversity and World Heritage sites, focusing on some of the properties most vital to the future of our planet.
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#1290842021-06-04
World Environment Day: Public called on to log seagrass lawns and meadows
Coastwatch is launching a national campaign to assess the state of Ireland’s sea-grass populations which play a critical role and in countering climate change by capturing carbon and provide a rich habitat for marine species.
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#1281932021-04-22
World Earth Day 2021: Indian artists come together in support of Mumbai’s mangroves
Mumbai’s mangroves cover an area of 66 square km that poses as a natural barrier against sea level rise and coastal flooding, while welcoming a wealth of migratory birds and aquatic species. But did you know that these mangroves act as natural buffers against coastal erosion and flooding, and th ...
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#1287132021-05-20
Working together for biodiversity: Get potting for pollinators with our essential guide
You don’t need a garden to help our struggling pollinators. By planting up a ‘pot for pollinators’ for your patio or balcony (or a window box), with pollen-rich flowers, you will provide much-needed food for our pollinating insects.
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#1259282020-12-01
Wildlife photographer of the year 2020: people's choice – in pictures
Now in its 56th year, the wildlife photographer of the year showcases the world’s best nature photography. The competition is run by the Natural History Museum in London and the exhibition there runs until 4 July 2021.
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#1301932021-09-01
Wildlife photographer of the year 2020 highly commended – in pictures
With a record-breaking number of entries from around the world, the judges of the 57th wildlife photographer of the year have had the toughest job yet. From lynx making a comeback to a striking ecological disaster and narwhal shrimp communicating at great depths, there is an incredible range in ...
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#1301962021-09-01
Wildlife photo: Is this the world's most beautiful mosquito?
You can't help but marvel at its beauty. This female mosquito, with its fabulous furry legs and iridescent shimmer, is a total stunner.
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#1295142021-07-12
Wildlife in the frame: photography sale aims to raise $1m for Africa’s parks
More than 150 wildlife photographers are taking part in a sale of wildlife prints to raise money for African Parks, a South Africa-based conservation NGO. In 2020, the first Prints for Wildlife sale raised $660,200 (£479,000), with more than 6,500 prints sold within 30 days.
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#1323362022-01-06
Wildlife Conservation Society Creates 90-foot-long Painting to Promote Awareness on Migratory Shorebirds
In an amalgamation of art, conservation and science, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners from a small community on Guatemala's Pacific Coast recently unveiled an innovative tool to raise awareness about migratory shorebirds—a 90-foot-long, nine-foot-tall mural.
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#1289692021-06-01
Wild night out: how a nocturnal walk in the woods can reconnect us with nature
I’m having my first “wild night out” in 18 months in Devon with the ecologist and author Chris Salisbury. We are here to enjoy the darkness by walking in woods, canoeing on the river and breaking into song (for Salisbury). Far away from the dulling effect of streetlights and strobe lighting, thi ...
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#1319512021-11-26
Wild Wild Life newsletter: How you can 'do your bit' for wildlife
Here are four lifestyle changes that actually do make a difference for biodiversity.
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#1302172021-09-02
Why won’t US TV news say ‘climate change’?
The climate emergency is exploding in various parts of the world this week, but climate silence inexcusably continues to reign in much of the United States media.
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#1332862022-02-17
Why we need biodiversity on our dinner plates – and why it’s disappearing
In the early 70s, American botanist Jack Harlan proclaimed that mass extinction was underway in America’s fields.
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#1287142021-05-20
Why there's such a buzz in Cork about World Bee Day
The weather may be shocking, but the country is abuzz today, as people get ready to mark the fourth annual World Bee Day. The celebration, which focuses on protecting and raising awareness of the vulnerable pollinators, first came to life in the United Nations in 2017. This year’s theme is ‘bee ...
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#1334492022-02-23
Why is ocean literacy key to protecting our marine ecosystems?
Ocean travels to Malta and the Netherlands to meet the enthusiasts attempting to raise public awareness about the health of our seas and the marine environment. Facebook