Biodiversity

Ikänik Farms Signs Collaborative R&D Agreement with Corporation for Biological Research (CIB), a Colombian Scientific Research Corporation

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Friday, November 8, 2019
Branches of biology, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Conservation biology, Ecology, Species, Biology, Nature

CIB has a national reputation as a center of excellence for biological research, said Brian Baca, CEO of Iknik Farms.

Key Points: 
  • CIB has a national reputation as a center of excellence for biological research, said Brian Baca, CEO of Iknik Farms.
  • The Corporation for Biological Research, CIB, is a scientific research institution classified by Colombian sciences as a research center of excellence specializing in health science biodiversity, agricultural and environmental biotechnology.
  • The Transaction will result in a reverse takeover of the Company by the security holders of Iknik Farms.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors of Canadian Imperial Venture Corp.
    For further information on Iknik Farms, please contact:

Global Animal Genetics Market 2020-2024 | Evolving Opportunities with Animal Genetics Inc. and AquaGen AS | Technavio

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Professional services, Consulting, Animal breeding, Breed, Zoological nomenclature, Livestock, Animals, Organisms, Biodiversity, Biology, Food and Agriculture Organization

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191106005466/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191106005466/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled global animal genetics market 2020-2024.
  • In addition, the focus on the development of sustainable livestock is anticipated to further boost the growth of the animal genetics market.
  • This is driving the adoption of animal genetic solutions which enables livestock producers and breeders to produce high-quality animal breeds.
  • Major Five Animal Genetics Market Companies:
    Animal Genetics Inc. is headquartered in the US and operates the business under various product segments such as Avian, Canine, Equine, and Other.

Elise Eidemiller, MD, Global Account Management at HireRight, Named “Woman Worth Watching” by Profiles in Diversity Journal

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Professional services, Women, Human resources, Consumer, HireRight, Branches of biology, Articles, Diversity, Advertising, Biodiversity, Biology

HireRight , a leading provider of global employment background checks, drug testing, education verification and electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify solutions, is proud to announce that Elise Eidemiller, Managing Director, Global Account Management, has been named a Woman Worth Watching by the Profiles in Diversity Journal.

Key Points: 
  • HireRight , a leading provider of global employment background checks, drug testing, education verification and electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify solutions, is proud to announce that Elise Eidemiller, Managing Director, Global Account Management, has been named a Woman Worth Watching by the Profiles in Diversity Journal.
  • The 18th Annual Women Worth Watching Awards are committed to identifying, promoting and supporting women in leadership and the organizations that employ them.
  • With more than two decades of experience in sales and account management, Ms. Eidemiller was recognized for her work driving global revenue and achieving industry-leading retention and revenue at HireRight.
  • It is an honor to be recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal alongside these industry-leading women, said Ms. Eidemiller.

Land to Market Australia named Grand Champion of Australian Government's Innovation in Agriculture Award

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Articles, Natural environment, Nature, Biodiversity, Climate change and agriculture, Holistic management, Natural resource management, Sustainable food system, Systems theory, Landcare

BROKEN HILL, New South Wales, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Land to Market Australia, a project of the Australia Holistic Management Cooperative Savory Hub, has been named Grand Champion of the 2019 NSW Landcare Awards for the Australian Government Innovation in Agriculture Award.

Key Points: 
  • BROKEN HILL, New South Wales, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Land to Market Australia, a project of the Australia Holistic Management Cooperative Savory Hub, has been named Grand Champion of the 2019 NSW Landcare Awards for the Australian Government Innovation in Agriculture Award.
  • The 2019 Landcare Awards by NSW Local Land Services recognize practices that deliver improved natural resource management and farm productivity outcomes.
  • It provides the foundation for Land to Market Australia to operate as a brand that engages both businesses and consumers to vote with their dollars to support ecological health and biodiversity.
  • As Grand Champion of this prestigious award, Land to Market Australia will continue their push to bring verified ecological outcomes to the forefront of Australia agriculture.

Net Gain

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Biodiversity, Nature, Natural environment, Biodiversity offsetting, Branches of biology, Carbon offset, No net loss wetlands policy, Environment (Wales) Act, Biodiversity banking

POST - Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

Key Points: 
  • POST - Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

    Under the July 2018 revision of the National Planning Policy Framework, the government requires local authorities in England to embed relevant strategies into local plans to deliver a net environmental gain over possible reductions caused by developments and infrastructure.

  • In December 2018, Defra
    launched a consultation on implementing a mandatory biodiversity net gain requirement for development in England.
  • Industry good practice principles for biodiversity net gain requires following the mitigation hierarchy to avoid and then minimise impacts on biodiversity and then achieve gains by the creation or restoration of habitats on the development site, or outside of it if this is not possible (referred to as offsetting).
  • This POSTbrief summarises the net gain and previous no net loss approaches, the mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity offsetting as well as the ethical and social concerns, and the governance and technical challenges involved.

Clarins X Malibu Foundation Partner Together To Replant Paramount Ranch One Tree At A Time On October 12, 2019

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Geography of California, California counties, California, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Woolsey Fire, Biodiversity

Paris Brosnan will capture the day in film, and Damon Baker will likewise capture the day through photography.

Key Points: 
  • Paris Brosnan will capture the day in film, and Damon Baker will likewise capture the day through photography.
  • Involving the local community as well as artists and personalities is key to the heart of this project.
  • One of history's most catastrophic wild fires, the Woolsey Fire destroyed 88% of federal lands located within the SMMNRA.
  • Clarins, with nature at its core for 65 years, shares the same environmental values with the Malibu Foundation, to preserve and protect biodiversity.

MFS Investment Management Announces Liquidating Distribution for MFS California Municipal Fund

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Nature, Articles, Natural environment, Microplastics, Water pollution, Sustainable fishery, Pollution, Biodiversity, Sustainability, Common Fisheries Policy, Plastic pollution, Circular economy

In 1924, MFS launched the first US open-end mutual fund, opening the door to the markets for millions of everyday investors.

Key Points: 
  • In 1924, MFS launched the first US open-end mutual fund, opening the door to the markets for millions of everyday investors.
  • Today, as a full-service global investment manager serving financial advisors, intermediaries and institutional clients, MFS still serves a single purpose: to create long-term value for clients by allocating capital responsibly.
  • That takes our powerful investment approach combining collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline.
  • As at August 30, 2019, MFS managed US$489.5 billion in assets on behalf of individual and institutional investors worldwide.

Key stakeholders for global forest protection and recovery join forces at the first-ever Verdant World Council Gathering

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Ecology, Branches of biology, Nature, Biology, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Conservation biology, Species

Topics for the four-day retreat include what's next for the successful protection and regeneration of the world's forests, supporting biodiversity, challenges related to the "Trillion Trees" campaign, and how to shift humanity's trajectory for long-term survival.

Key Points: 
  • Topics for the four-day retreat include what's next for the successful protection and regeneration of the world's forests, supporting biodiversity, challenges related to the "Trillion Trees" campaign, and how to shift humanity's trajectory for long-term survival.
  • This Council gathering is an initial step in helping to establish systems that support solution-level action."
  • Verdant World is an organization dedicated to facilitating the full protection and recovery of global forests, through action focused collaboration, shared resources, and facilitated funding platforms.
  • The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Press release - Hearing of Commissioner-designate Virginijus Sinkevičius

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
Articles, Nature, Natural environment, Biogeography, Environmental economics, Biodiversity, Conservation biology, Species, Circular economy, Economy

Forests, biodiversity and oceans governance

Key Points: 
  • Forests, biodiversity and oceans governance

    During his introductory speech, Mr. Sinkeviius listed three priorities for environmental matters: biodiversity, the circular economy and zero pollution.

  • He spoke in favour of working at global level to achieve the equivalent of the Paris climate agreement for biodiversity.
  • He also proposed extending circular economy policies to new sectors, such as textiles, food and the information and communications technology sector.
  • Press point

    Following the hearing, the Commissioner-designate held a press point outside the meeting room: watch it here.

Learn Great Detail On Any U.S. Neighborhood: Population, Housing, Income, Diversity and More

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Gazetteer, Branches of biology, Biodiversity, Biology, Nature

2.Growth Rates for each geographical unit including historical growth rates and projected growth over the next five years.

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  • 2.Growth Rates for each geographical unit including historical growth rates and projected growth over the next five years.
  • 3.Tool To Compare and Rank Areas for ranking cities and neighborhoods based on average home values, or household income, diversity and other demographic data.
  • The HomeTownLocator series of state gazetteers, produced by HTL, Inc., has been a popular online resource for local information for over 14 years.
  • In the last 12 months, the site has received over 16 million visits according to directly measured data by QuantCast.com.