Emma Bryce As we enter El Niño, periods of surging temperatures at sea are predicted to grow more frequent and intense. What do they do to marine life, and can we adapt? On 4 July 2023, the World Meteorological Organization declared the beginning of an El Niño phase, a climate pattern that drives up temperatures… Continue reading How ‘marine heatwaves’ affect the ocean – and what can be done?
Tag: Ecosystem
Explained: How forest fires worsen flash floods in the Himalayas
Karan Anand Intense wildfires damage soil on the forest floor, contributing to dangerous flash floods across the mountains of South Asia Wildfires and flash floods are two of the most visible symptoms of climate change across the Himalayas. The two phenomena are more connected than you might think. Experts believe that more intense forest fires… Continue reading Explained: How forest fires worsen flash floods in the Himalayas
Researchers Warn Great Salt Lake’s Retreat Threatens Crucial Ecosystem, Public Health
Julia Conley “The lake’s ecosystem is not only on the edge of collapse. It is collapsing,” said one ecologist. Scientists are warning Utah officials that the Great Salt Lake is shrinking far faster than experts previously believed, and calling for a major reduction in water consumption across the American West in order to prevent the… Continue reading Researchers Warn Great Salt Lake’s Retreat Threatens Crucial Ecosystem, Public Health
UN Biodiversity Convention adopted the landmark Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Nearing the conclusion of a sometimes fractious two-week meeting, nations of the world agreed on a historic package of measures deemed critical to addressing the dangerous loss of biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystems. Convened under UN auspices, chaired by China, and hosted by Canada, the 15th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Biological… Continue reading UN Biodiversity Convention adopted the landmark Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
10 pioneering initiatives that are restoring the natural world
The initiatives were declared World Restoration Flagships and are eligible to receive UN-backed promotion, advice or funding. They were selected under the banner of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration The United Nations has recognized 10 ground-breaking efforts from around the globe for their role in restoring the natural world. The winning initiatives were unveiled… Continue reading 10 pioneering initiatives that are restoring the natural world
69% average decline in wildlife populations since 1970: WWF
The report identifies several key drivers of biodiversity decline including habitat loss, species overexploitation, invasive species, pollution, climate change and diseases. Monitored populations of vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) have seen a devastating 69% drop on average since 1970, according to World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Living Planet Report 2022. Populations in Latin America and the Caribbean have fared worst,… Continue reading 69% average decline in wildlife populations since 1970: WWF
Kenya’s Ogiek community promote a new vision for conservation in Africa
Zubaida Mabuno Ismail In western Kenya, the Ogiek battle for land rights and a chance to demonstrate their role in biodiversity protection. At an ongoing IUCN meet, they have a chance to do so before a global audience The home of the Ogiek, a traditional forest-dwelling people, in western Kenya is contested land. “There is… Continue reading Kenya’s Ogiek community promote a new vision for conservation in Africa
Tobacco the twin killer of health and environment, says WHO
WHO has revealed new information on the extent to which tobacco damages both the environment and human health, calling for steps to make the industry more accountable for the destruction it is causing. The WHO report “Tobacco: Poisoning our planet” highlights that the industry’s carbon footprint from production, processing and transporting tobacco is equivalent to one-fifth… Continue reading Tobacco the twin killer of health and environment, says WHO
Environment Assembly concludes with 14 resolutions to curb pollution, protect and restore nature worldwide
Along with putting an end to plastic pollution, a second key resolution supports the establishment of a comprehensive and ambitious science policy panel on the sound management of chemicals and waste and preventing pollution. The 5th UN Environment Assembly concluded in Nairobi with 14 resolutions to strengthen actions for nature to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.… Continue reading Environment Assembly concludes with 14 resolutions to curb pollution, protect and restore nature worldwide
Australia pledges billions to save its Great Barrier Reef. Is it enough?
However, the reef is dying. Climate change, driven by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, is the biggest culprit with the reef going through five mass bleaching events in the past 25 years On the 28th of January 2022, the Australian government pledged $1 billion of funding for the conservation of its iconic Great Barrier Reef, spread… Continue reading Australia pledges billions to save its Great Barrier Reef. Is it enough?
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