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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.
Notification
#29762020-03-06
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2020-03-30
Final Call for Nominations for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2020
Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/NP/CR/IH/88710 (2020-027)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points and relevant organizations
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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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#3193COP 12
2014-10-07
Findings and recommendations of the High-Level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for Implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
Following the request from COP-11, through decision XI/4, the High-Level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for Implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 will present the outcomes of its bottom-up research on the range of the costs of implementing the activities needed to a ...
Meeting
#530First CBD/UNESCO Consultative Working Group of Experts on Biological Diversity Education and Public Awareness
11 - 13 July 2000, Paris, France
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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.
Meeting
#5667Fourth World Ocean Summit
22 - 24 February 2017, Bali, Indonesia
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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 ...
Side Event
#2863COP 11
2012-10-08
From the sidelines to the mainstream: Engaging newer communities in biodiversity data publishing
Free and open access to the worlds biodiversity data is critical to monitoring progress towards and ultimately achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. To date, efforts to provide such access have concentrated largely on data published by individual researchers or their institutions. Rece ...
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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.
Press Release
#904892012-09-26
Future Policy Award 2012 goes to Palau
New York, 26 September 2012. The Republic of Palau has been announced as the winner of the Future Policy Award 2012. Palau received the Award in recognition of two outstanding marine policies, Palau’s Protected Areas Network Act, initiated in 2003, and its Shark Haven Act from 2009. The two Silv ...
Press Release
#712622010-06-30
G8 Leaders Highlight Critical Importance of Biodiversity
Montreal, 30 June 2010 – At their annual summit, held on 25-26 June in Muskoka, Canada, leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) have again emphasized the critical importance of biodiversity to human well-being, sustainable development and poverty eradication, and highlighted the serious threat posed ...
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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
Side Event
#2480SBSTTA 16
2012-05-02
GSPC - Achieving Target 1: a World Flora online by 2020
This event will outline the process towards the achievement of a World Flora online by 2020, to support the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation and its national implementation. An international project to lead in the development of the Flora will be announced by botanical institutions includ ...
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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
Side Event
#2612COP 11
2012-10-18
Germany’s commitment to business and biodiversity: Creating a new dynamic platform for action and dialogue between business, government and nature conservation institutions, and setting up TEEB Germany
The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety will showcase innovative activities for integrating business in successfully implementing the goals of the Strategic Plan and Germany’s National Strategy on Biological Diversity. Theyare a contribution to CoP 10 dec ...
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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 ...
Meeting
#6125Girls and women: leading the charge to ensure #LearningNeverStops by UNESCO (9:00-10:30 EDT, New York,UTC/GMT-4)
24 March 2021, Online, New York, United States of America
Meeting
#2261Global Environment Outlook (GEO) Communication Strategy Development Meeting
17 - 18 October 2005, Nairobi, Kenya
Meeting
#2258Global Youth Retreat
1 - 28 February 2007, Nairobi, Kenya
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#1195112019-01-18
Global audience for nature docs expanding, says David Attenborough
Renowned naturalist David Attenborough said he has seen the interest in natural history and programs about wildlife increase exponentially in recent years.
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#1244572020-03-02
Go Green & Preserve Nature
A short trip to the world’s famous ‘Keoladeo National Park” at Bharatpur, Rajasthan and had some great experiences with the “Sarus Cranes”. Bharatpur is a great place for nature and bird lovers. The early morning mist of winter adds to the allure and photographing the birds as well as mammals su ...
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#1281802021-04-22
Google celebrates Earth Day with a creative doodle
Maintaining its legacy, Google shared a creative doodle on Earth Day, highlighting the importance of planting trees for the planet on Thursday. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 to raise public awareness about the environment and inspire people to save and protect it. Across the globe.
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#1279132021-04-06
Grade 4 students go on an expedition, publish digital book “Trees of Gurugram”
The Heritage Xperiential Learning School’s Grade 4 students recently went on an expedition “Nature our Teacher” and have published their digital book on Trees of Gurugram.
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#1191542018-12-21
Green schools - climate change lessons
In Gujarat, the Green Schools initiative is giving schoolchildren hands-on experience in nurturing the environment. With the help of basic science, they learn about climate change and biodiversity loss, and explore solutions.
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#1266152021-01-14
Greta Thunberg features on Swedish postage stamp
The environmental activist Greta Thunberg has been featured on a new Swedish postage stamp, in recognition of her work to “preserve Sweden’s unique nature for future generations”.
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#1230492019-11-18
Greta Thunberg is educating and inspiring us on climate change
Several weeks ago, I took a morning hike in Briones Regional Park. The landscape of golden hills dotted with majestic Valley Oaks slopes down to where John Muir, the engineer turned environmentalist, built his home. This Eden, like many others in California, is changing. Reaching the top of a hi ...
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#1222882019-09-19
Greta Thunberg: ‘We are ignoring natural climate solutions’
The protection and restoration of living ecosystems such as forests, mangroves and seagrass meadows can repair the planet’s broken climate but are being overlooked, Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot have warned in a new short film.