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BBNJ Information Exchange Mechanism: Why Capacity Matters More Than Data
The discussion concerning the future Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) of the BBNJ Agreement—in simpler terms, the High Seas Treaty—has now reached an important phase. The...
International Regime Theory and the Convention on Biological Diversity: A Knowledge-Based Approach
Biodiversity is a global asset that is very valuable for human life in current and future generations. However, as the human population increases on...
Here, there, everywhere: environmental DNA clues to biodiversity
Traces of life in the environment reveal ecosystem health, prompting a scientific hunt for them.
By Jack McGovan
During her doctoral studies in 2009, Professor Kristy...
Butterflies and dodos hold clues to protecting biodiversity
Although too late for the famed flightless bird, new scientific findings on the winged insects could help preserve animal species.
By MICHAEL ALLEN
Yolanda Melero, an ecology...
Mighty oceans and humble ponds play key roles in biodiversity
By monitoring oceans and peering into ponds, European projects seek to protect an array of animal and plant life.
By SOFIA STRODT
In January, word emerged that...
New partnership aims to accelerate Global Biodiversity Framework implementation
At the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), 23 countries and organizations, led by Colombia and supported by Germany, launched a partnership to accelerate country-led implementation...
UN Biodiversity Lab sets out on a data mission to protect people and planet
The UN Biodiversity Lab (UNBL), an innovative spatial data analytics platform, is now a digital public good, facilitating open access to spatial data that can inform...
Big lessons about biodiversity loss from a little French river
BY SARAH WILD
Even while drought is bringing many of Europe’s rivers to record lows and damaging biodiversity, the threat of catastrophic flooding following a...
COVID- a way forward with Sustainability & Biodiversity
Since the onset of the COVID- 19 pandemic, a new unprecedented situation has arisen many new challenges including social, health, sustainability and world economic...
Value of nature must not be overridden by pursuit of short-term profit
The values that we ascribe to nature are vital parts of our cultures, identities, economies, and ways of life, all of which should be...