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Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018

19 February 2018 – Nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018. The call for nominations remains open until 15 June 2018.

Today we celebrate World Wildlife Day. CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) has chosen the theme of “Big cats: predators under threat.”

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2018

Earth Hour, WWF’s landmark movement, is set to once again unite millions of people around the world to show their commitment to the planet.

On Saturday 24 March 8:30 p.m. local time, skylines around the world will go dark as millions celebrate WWF’s Earth Hour to spark global awareness and action on nature and the environment.

On 12 April, Sir David Attenborough joins the head of the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity and a panel from government, business and civil society to discuss how to mobilise global action to tackle what is said to be the greatest threat to humanity: the biodiversity crisis.

“The future of all life now depends on us” - Sir David Attenborough joins world experts in calling for action for nature

11 APRIL 2018 - On 12 April, Sir David Attenborough joins the head of the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity and a panel from government, business and civil society to discuss how to mobilise global action to tackle what is said to be the greatest threat to humanity: the biodiversity crisis.

Plastic is everywhere, a part of our daily lives. However, the convenience of plastics now threatens the very survival of our planet.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer on the Occasion of Earth Day 22 April 2018: “End plastic pollution”

Rachel Carson, the late American biologist and conservationist, suggested “there is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds... something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter.”

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day "Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation"

Every year, we use some 500 billion plastic bags. Every year, as much as 13 million tons of plastic finds its way into the ocean. Every year, 17 million barrels of oil are used to produce plastic.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of World Environment Day 5 June 2018

New surveys of more than 5,000 consumers in five countries indicate that the majority (79 per cent) feel that “companies have a moral obligation” to have a positive impact on people and biodiversity in their sourcing of natural ingredients, but only 37 per cent feel “confident that companies pay serious attention” to these issues.

Major gap between what consumers want and what companies are doing to respect biodiversity

20 June 2018 – New surveys of more than 5,000 consumers in five countries indicate that the majority (79 per cent) feel that “companies have a moral obligation” to have a positive impact on people and biodiversity in their sourcing of natural ingredients, but only 37 per cent feel “confident tha ...

Fair on Experiences and Best Practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) at the UN Biodiversity Conference, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt 2018

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/DAIN/fd/87352 (2018-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, United Nations organizations, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities organizations, business organizations, educational organizations

Meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

5 - 6 July 2018, Montreal, Canada

Press conferences at the margins of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2018, 17-29 November 2018 - Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

Reference: SCBD/MCO/ML/DAIN/JH/87609 (2018-072)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, and indigenous people and local communities, and other stakeholders

The winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018 were announced today. The MIDORI Prize is a prestigious biennial international prize organized by the AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018

11 October 2018 – The winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018 were announced today. The MIDORI Prize is a prestigious biennial international prize organized by the AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. It honours individuals who ha ...

Awareness of Aichi Biodiversity Targets found to be lacking compared to climate change

The global community has less than two years to reach the Aichi Biodiversity Targets set for 2020, yet public awareness of biodiversity issues is still relatively low.

Painting with climate change message takes shape at MacEwan University’s Indigenous centre

A pair of renowned Indigenous artists are working on a large painting that will grace a wall at MacEwan University’s kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre.

Transition Plan Lays Out UW Commitment to Biodiversity Science

The University of Wyoming would establish a new “center of excellence” in biodiversity science based at UW’s Bob and Carol Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center, under a plan presented to the UW community today.

Bamboo bicycle for biodiversity

Travelling across the continent on a bamboo bicycle to raise awareness about biodiversity, adventurer Kate Rawles chats to Emma Newbery about the cycle of life.

Biodiversity and climate handbook book out

A new handbook titled Engagement on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change Adaptation was launched recently in Madang Province.

'Support your local school and biodiversity'

The future’s looking bright as a growing number of schools jump on board Towards Predator-Free Taranaki, safeguarding our local biodiversity. "Having students, teachers and school communities on board is a massive boost, helping unite our community," says Toby Shanley, ecologist and Towards Pred ...

Insects are disappearing from science textbooks—and that should bug you

Earth is creeping and crawling with bugs—up to 30 million species and 10 quintillion individual insects. Bugs outnumber all other species in the animal kingdom by orders of magnitude. So it would make sense that they have a starring role in science textbooks, teaching students essential lessons ...

Chelsea Clinton’s next children’s book will look at endangered species

Chelsea Clinton's fifth book for young readers will urge children to fight to protect endangered animals, the former first daughter announced this week on Twitter. "Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe" will be published on April 2 by Penguin imprint Philomel Books.

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.

Stanley Aneto: "Art is a powerful way to speak about climate change"

Nigerian eco-artist Stanley Aneto is on a mission to use his work to engage younger generations in environmental issues.

A look at the value of biodiversity and the role of the media

Biodiversity is defined as the variety of living organisms found within a specified geographic region. The conservation of biodiversity on the other hand is about saving life on Earth in all its forms and keeping natural ecosystems functioning and healthy.

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.

The two-decade journey of Biodiversity Festival

Month-long festival to commence at Arjun Naik Tanda today It’s almost been two decades since the Biodiversity Festival (Pata pantala Jatara) has been initiated by Deccan Development Society (DDS) near Zaheerabad.

New Wynwood Mural Uses Augmented Reality to Spark Conversation on Climate Change

At NW Third Avenue and 25th Street in Wynwood, you'll be greeted by an alligator, a coyote, a manatee, and more than a dozen other examples of Florida's dwindling biodiversity. It's one of scores of new murals that appeared in Wynwood this past December.

Biodiversity Institute expected to stay ‘intact’

The Biodiversity Institute is expected to remain “intact in its outreach, administration of the Program in Ecology, and convening of activities” through at least the 2020 fiscal year under a plan Ed Synakowski, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, will present to the Board of Tr ...

Move to create eco-awareness at 250 schools

A unique citizens' non-profit initiative, India Green & Wild (IGW), will be launched on January 19 in over 250 schools in 50 Indian cities, including Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, to introduce and teach the young generation in schools about the importance of preserving forests and wildlife.

Mauritian island awarded for saving species through education

On Rodrigues Island in Mauritius, school children and citizens alike are rallying round to restore their island’s habitat. It’s all thanks to the Rodrigues Environmental Education Programme, which has won the Global Conservation Award 2018 for its positive impact on communities and species.

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.

Ways to help kids cope with — and help combat — climate change

News of the coming environmental collapse has broken with unnerving regularity and with each new tidbit — the Arctic Ocean has lost 95 percent of its oldest ice, global warming is making already-dramatic natural disasters more fierce, Europe’s climate disaster is growing, and October’s news that ...

The Most Important #10YearChallenge Photos Are Probably Not What You Expected

With another year on the horizon, millions of people on social media are partaking in a viral new craze. It's called the #10YearChallenge, and the dare is simple: share two photos of yourself taken a decade apart and laugh at the contrast.

Davos: Prince William to interview Sir David Attenborough

The Duke of Cambridge is to interview naturalist Sir David Attenborough at the World Economic Forum in Davos about his environmental work. Kensington Palace said he will focus on the "urgent challenges facing the next generation of environmental leaders".

'It's something very precious': painting oceans to showcase climate change

When the American artist Danielle Eubank visited the Indian Ocean in Mozambique, she was taken back by the garbage. “There’s pollution everywhere, in the water, on the beach, baby strollers and plastic mats, plastic bags, plastic bottles,” she said. “They’re everywhere.”

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.

This Artist Makes Mesmerizing Collages From Produce You Can’t Find in Supermarkets

Those were just drops of honey, they were so incredibly sweet,” says German artist Uli Westphal. “Those were really magnificent. And they were tiny, like the red currant berry.”

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.

How to talk about climate change on social media

Extreme weather events, from hurricanes to snowstorms, often serve as focal points for discussions about global climate change. And many of those discussions take place on social media. But do social media serve as good platforms for climate change discussion? And do extreme weather events serve ...

5 reasons you need to go on an educational trip to learn like you never did before

Science and technology aren’t the only fields that witnessed an overhaul. The education sector also observed a paradigm shift from theoretical learning to practical learning. In today’s increasingly competitive environment, it becomes important for students to have an extra edge to succeed.

By nature, a shared passion for the artistic world

Poring over a folder of meticulously archived diary scraps, sketches, lists and photographs - one of about 70 held by the Art Gallery of NSW - 74-year-old Michelle Collocott is vividly reliving a passionate and colourful life devoted to art.

Butterfly garden set up in Palghar school

A butterfly garden has been set up in a school for special children in Palghar in a joint effort by NGO iNaturewatch and the DCB Bank. This is the third such garden set up by the two organisations as part of their efforts to conserve biodiversity and protect the environment.

Berlin students fight to get climate change onto lesson plans

Are schools equipping kids with the skills to understand and deal with climate change? Some German students don't think so and are trying to get their curriculum changed.