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#1237782020-01-17
Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a picnic at the Two Oceans Aquarium
Two Oceans Aquarium is giving in-love (or in-like) couples a unique opportunity to spend the most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day – at the most romantic place – the Two Oceans Aquarium located at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
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#1281292021-04-21
Environment Conscious Songwriters Announce Release of "DIWYC" Song on Global Warming and Climate Change
Concerned songwriters, singers and musicians have released a song, "DIWYC" or "Do It While You Can," in about 20 languages which will become an "Earth Day Anthem" that will remind everyone to play their role in reversing the effects of climate change
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#1216752019-07-23
Environment of greater concern than housing or terrorism – UK poll
Concerns over climate crisis growing among British public, poll findings reveal
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#1199322019-02-14
Environmental activist Vandana Shiva speaks on the importance of earth justic
The Student Environmental Council and Ashoka hosted environmental activist Vandana Shiva to speak as part of Student Union’s Trending Topics speaker series in Graham Chapel Feb. 13.
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#1281242021-04-21
Environmental art initiative aims to help paint a better future for Southeast Asia
Creativity is vital for the development of innovative solutions to conservation conundrums. The daunting challenges of restoring ecosystems, curbing biodiversity loss and halting deforestation require a continuous stream of new ideas.
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#1214712019-07-03
Environmental issues increasingly important to Swedish voters
STOCKHOLM July 2 (Xinhua) -- A recent poll has found that the issues of environment and climate change are becoming increasingly important to Swedish voters, Swedish television (SVT) reported on Tuesday.
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#1276532021-03-10
Eritrea: Wildlife - Something to Preserve and Protect
Every year, on a number of different days across the calendar, the international community comes together to observe international days. As declared by the United Nations (UN), international days are "occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources ...
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#1245002020-03-04
European Commission launches global coalition for biodiversity
On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the European Commission launched today in Monaco a new global coalition for biodiversity. With this communication campaign, the Commission is calling for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity.
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#1245022020-03-04
European Commission launches global coalition for biodiversity
On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the European Commission launched today in Monaco a new global coalition for biodiversity. With this communication campaign, the Commission is calling for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity.
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#1285572021-05-11
European Museum of the Year Awards announced
The European Museum Forum has announced the winners of the European Museum of the Year Awards for both 2020 and 2021. The main award, the European Museum of the Year (Emya), was won by the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, Netherlands, for 2021 and Stapferhaus, Lenzburg, Switzerland, for ...
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#1231602019-11-28
Europeans fear climate change more than terrorism, unemployment or migration
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Almost half of all Europeans fear climate change more than losing a job or of a terrorist attack, a study by the European Investment Bank (EIB) showed on Thursday as EU lawmakers declared a “climate emergency”.
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#1278662021-04-01
Everything You Need To Know About Earth Day 2021
Every April, millions of people around the world mark Earth Day to show support for the environment – here’s what you need to know.
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#1205472019-03-28
Everything you need to know about Our Planet, the new Attenborough series on Netflix
Get ready to stream the latest natural history series voiced by Sir David Attenborough. Airing from 5 April, these eight episodes will take you on a journey around the world’s most precious natural habitats.
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#1349312022-06-08
Experts urge saving biodiversity from extinction
Global warming and climate change are causing many species of animals and plants to slowly die out. This gradual extinction would pose threat to food supplies, said speakers in a seminar on 'biodiversity' at Women University Multan (WUM) on Tuesday.
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#1250852020-04-13
Exploring the link between education and climate change
What are the most effective ways to achieve desired sustainable development outcomes across all aspects of wellbeing, and how might the pursuit of some of these goals affect progress toward others?
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#1336272022-03-02
Expo 2020 Dubai to celebrate World Wildlife Day with experts at Terra auditorium
Dubai: Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate World Wildlife Day tomorrow with a dedicated event comprising top conservationists, scientists and activists from across the world, shining a spotlight on local, regional and global efforts to preserve, protect and save endangered species, while inspiring si ...
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#1243332020-02-24
Extinction: Meet the new poster animals of conservation
They could be the future icons of conservation, according to a study. Scientists say these little-known animals are key to raising money for protecting vulnerable ecosystems. The likes of tigers and elephants, which appeal to the masses, are often selected for fundraising campaigns.
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#1196982019-01-31
Extreme E to deliver 'Blue Planet meets Dakar Rally'
Imagine living in a ship, traveling to the most remote places on the planet and then racing around in state-of-the-art electric race cars.
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#1319562021-11-26
FEATURED: IPRC-Kitabi launches human rights and conservation module
The Integrated Polytechnic Regional College (IPRC) Kitabi has launched a new module in the courses dubbed “Human Rights and Conservation” with the aim to integrate human rights principles in conservation.
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#1287152021-05-20
Fatal attraction: rare corpse flower draws hundreds of onlookers
More than 1,000 people have flocked to an abandoned gas station in the San Francisco Bay Area to get a whiff of a corpse flower, named for the stench it emits when it blooms, which has been compared to rotting flesh.
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#1281782021-04-22
Feature: Biodiversity conservation goes mainstream in China
While climate change is already a widely discussed topic around the world, biodiversity conservation is less talked about as an environmental theme. As one of the most bio-diverse countries globally, China is actively promoting the awareness of biodiversity protection among the general public -- ...
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#1275742021-03-05
Feeling down or bored? Watching a nature documentary can help!
A team of researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Surrey set out to test whether exposure to virtual nature could improve one’s mood and alleviate boredom.
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#1318732021-11-24
Field day to showcase benefits of biodiversity on farms
Tweed farmers are invited to attend a field day to learn why and how to restore and protect biodiversity on grazing properties.
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#1334462022-02-23
Fiji gets to tell its own climate story in new books for children
Suva, Fiji – A disposable mask flies out of an overflowing bin that hasn’t been shut properly; in the course of one night it encounters a seagull, a whale and a school of sleeping fish who fervently attempt to chase it out of their homes – afraid it might kill them, just like so many other scary ...
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#1321232021-12-09
Filipino youth urged to become ‘agents of change’ for biodiversity, climate stability
Recognizing that children are the greatest champions in gaining more knowledge and discovering innovative solutions to address climate change, the Department of Education (DepEd) encouraged stewardship for biodiversity and stable climate among the Filipino youth.
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#1242982020-02-21
Finalists Announced for World Wildlife Day Film Showcase
Judges and organizers of the World Wildlife Day 2020 Film Showcase have unveiled the finalists of this year’s contest, highlighting 57 outstanding films, picked from a total of 345 entries. The seven final laureates will be announced on 3 March, during the World Wildlife Day celebrations at a hi ...
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#1274702021-03-03
Finalists Announced for the 2021 World Wildlife Day Film Showcase
Judges and organizers of the 2021 World Wildlife Day Film Showcase have unveiled the finalists of this year’s contest, highlighting 38 outstanding films entered in five categories, selected from a total of 275 entries and 12 films designated for Honorable Mentions.
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#1224012019-09-27
Finalists announced for 2019 Nature Inspiration Awards from Canadian Museum of Nature; Ceremony on November 13, 2019
The Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada's national museum of natural history and natural sciences, is pleased to announce 22 finalists for its 2019 Nature Inspiration Awards. The achievements of the finalists and the announcement of the winners will be celebrated November 13 at a gala hosted by th ...
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#1321772021-12-15
First Nations unite to fight industrial exploitation of Australia’s Martuwarra
The Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, one of the country’s most ecologically and culturally significant waterways, is facing proposals of further agriculture and mining development, including irrigation and fracking.
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#1344392022-05-13
First ever International Day of Plant Health: No food security without healthy plants
As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) for the first time, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for more investment in innovation in a field crucial for boosting food security and transforming how our food is produced, delivered an ...
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#1244852020-03-03
Fish, the ignored wildlife on our plates
On World Wildlife Day next Tuesday, charismatic wildlife such as endangered elephants, leopards and the vulnerable sloth bear will take the stage – but one species is routinely ignored, to our peril.
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#1316622021-11-15
Five books that will change how you think about the environment and climate change
We are constantly being bombarded with dire warnings about the environmental and climate emergency. Act now, we are told, or face an unprecedented global catastrophe. But while the solutions proposed – solar panels, heat pumps, eating less meat – are no doubt necessary, they are for the most par ...
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#1283462021-04-30
Fly-A-Way: the bird migration board game with an important message
You’re a bird leaving on migration: will you perish en route or reach your breeding grounds safely? It sounds like a game of chance, but conservation can make a real difference to the outcome. This is the message of Fly-A-Way, an exciting new board game developed with BirdLife
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#1196362019-01-28
For conservationists, crowdfunding sites raise both funds and awareness
The bill to train two dogs to guard a penguin colony: $18,000. Set up camera traps in one of the world’s most remote, understudied rainforests in New Guinea: $16,000. Build game fences to allow elephant movement between Botswana and Zambia: $560,000.
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#1274732021-03-03
For every human, there are 1.6 mn ants: More such facts about animals
March 3 is celebrated as World Wildlife Day since 2014 to raise awareness about global flora and fauna and their conservation. On this occasion, let us look at lesser known facts about some animals.
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#1293982021-06-21
For the Butterflies — and the Rest of Us
For Christmas last year, my husband ordered a sign for my butterfly garden from the Xerxes Society for Invertebrate Conservation, a nonprofit that works to protect insects and other invertebrates around the world.
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#1229792019-11-13
For the love of art: 5 sculpture gardens to visit around Cape Town
Impressive sculptural works by both local and international artists are finding a home at wine farms and sculpture gardens in and around Cape Town. The rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom offers a spectacular backdrop for these exhibitions, integrating man-made and natural beauty.
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#1285172021-05-07
Former president of Seychelles named one of five ocean ambassadors; global effort to world's waters
Efforts in Seychelles to protect more of its ocean territory have been given an added boost with the island nation now represented on the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project.
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#1256082020-11-09
Forum: Get more people interested in Singapore's biodiversity
Although many people like to visit nature areas such as parks and nature reserves in their free time, more can be done to help them understand the importance of conserving our green spaces.
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#1234212019-12-12
Four of the most interesting sign projects about climate change
Signs of climate disruption are easy to see these days, from fires, floods, and melting ice to displaced people and mass political protests.
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#1336282022-03-02
Free admission to biodiversity museums on World Wildlife Day
Visiting the museums of natural history and biodiversity all over the country is free, due to its unique role and importance in introducing and displaying valuable species, in addition to making people aware of the value of biodiversity conservation and ecosystems.
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#1339062022-03-31
French Artist Creates an Eye-Opening Depiction of What The World Will Look Like Post Climate Change
Fabien Barrau is a French photographer and digital artist who uses his art to call attention to the devastating effects of climate change Barrau uses his drone and Photoshop skills to make images of what famous architectural landmarks will look like after the looming climate crisis..
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#1229262019-11-08
From AI to climate change: An integrated approach to university education
As the world refocuses on breakthroughs on global issues such as technology and environmental challenges, universities are also transforming their studies to serve students’ changing interests.
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#1257012020-11-16
From concrete to jungle: cartoonist puts Mumbai's wildlife on the map
An Indian Ocean humpback dolphin swims beneath an Indo-Pacific octopus close to the coast, a gargantuan atlas moth flutters above Sanjay Gandhi national park, while an Asian palm civet shins up a tree near Vasai Creek and a black kite soars over a banyan tree. All are part of a vibrant new map o ...
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#1248392020-03-25
Fun Facts About Sea Bunnies
Our world is really fascinating. It is full of life that we know and some that remain undiscovered. Discovering new things about our world broadens our knowledge and helps us appreciate what a wonderful world we have.
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#1228072019-10-30
GDT European wildlife photographer of the year 2019 – in pictures
The Society of German Nature Photographers has chosen its winners and runners-up. Below, some of the photographers explain how they captured their shots
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#1284822021-05-07
Gambia: Community Radio Personnel Trained On Climate Change, Early Warning System
UNESCO Dakar office in partnership with Panos Institute for West Africa (PIWA), Dakar is currently training the Network of Community Radios- The Gambia (NCRG) on Climate Change Early Warning System.
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#1322302021-12-20
Ganapati Hegde’s latest artwork, Into The Forest, represents the pandemic and celebrates nature using birds and animals
The pandemic may have pushed many to learn something new but artiste Ganapati Hegde used his time to observe and reflect on the lifestyle it created using art. His new collection of paintings called ‘Into The Forest’ is now live on the website of art gallery Kynkyny.
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#1289982021-06-02
Gardens of memory: On the heritage of flora in Egypt
This year, trees have been brought down and much green space was lost, however, Egypt remains in possession of a great history of plants — reminders that our identity is one of green, water, and beauty
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#1285512021-05-11
Giraffes return to Edinburgh Zoo after 15 years
Giraffes are back at Edinburgh Zoo after a 15 year absence. Ronnie and Arrow arrived from Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire earlier on Tuesday after traveling overnight. Conservationists said numbers of giraffes in the wild have declined by almost 30% in the past three decades due to poaching and ...