Biogeography

Press release - Biodiversity: MEPs demand binding targets to protect wildlife and people

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Biology, Branches of biology, Articles, Biogeography, Ecology, Biodiversity, Conservation biology, Species, European Union

To back this ambition, they call for an EU Biodiversity Law similar to the EU Climate Law.

Key Points: 
  • To back this ambition, they call for an EU Biodiversity Law similar to the EU Climate Law.
  • MEPs also request a Paris agreement for biodiversity at the upcoming UN conference in October 2021 that will set global biodiversity priorities to 2030 and beyond.
  • According to MEPs, the EU must lead efforts to end the commercial trade in endangered species and their parts.
  • There is also widespread support for a law to protect and use soil sustainably, and a plan to jointly address the climate and biodiversity crises.

Celebrating 100 years with $100,000 for conservation

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Habitat, Natural environment, Aquatic ecology, Wetland, Stocky, Conservation biology, Biology, Biogeography, Wetland conservation in the United States

The conservation organization is closing in on its goal of raising $100,000 in Edwards honour to safeguard wetlands and wildlife in the province.

Key Points: 
  • The conservation organization is closing in on its goal of raising $100,000 in Edwards honour to safeguard wetlands and wildlife in the province.
  • DUC established the Stocky Edwards Wetland and Wildlife Conservation Fund with a goal of raising $100,000 to mark Edwards 100th birthday.
  • People from across Canada and the United States have shown their support by donating or engaging in their own personal fundraising.
  • Edwards and his wife Toni are dedicated members of the DUC community in Comox whove been supporting the organizations conservation efforts for decades.

PRI Launches "Electricity Reality Report" Website to Make Case for Increased Energy Competition to Lower Costs, Increase Innovation, Better Address Climate Change

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Physical sciences, Earth sciences, Climate change policy, Natural sciences, Biogeochemical cycle, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Soil, Electrical grid, LinkedIn, Climate change

Competition will bring more affordable service and help us better address climate change."

Key Points: 
  • Competition will bring more affordable service and help us better address climate change."
  • Based on recent history, choice will bring about climate solutions and lower emissions more quickly and innovatively than power monopolies.
  • Competition will bring a stronger, more innovative power grid, facilitating smart investments in infrastructure, conservation, battery storage and demand response.
  • The Pacific Research Institute ( www.pacificresearch.org ) champions freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility by advancing free-market policy ideas.Follow PRI on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn .

Press release - Biodiversity: MEPs demand binding targets to protect wildlife and humans

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Biology, Branches of biology, Organisms, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Conservation biology, Ecology, Species

An EU Biodiversity Law is needed to set the biodiversity governance framework until 2050, the Environment Committee agreed on Friday.

Key Points: 
  • An EU Biodiversity Law is needed to set the biodiversity governance framework until 2050, the Environment Committee agreed on Friday.
  • There is a need to mobilise 20 billion EUR per year for biodiversity action in Europe, they insist.
  • National targets should take into account differences in geographical size and share of natural areas.
  • The rapporteur Csar Luena (S&D, ES) said: Today we call for an EU Biodiversity Law similar to the EU Climate Law , to set the governance framework until 2050 to protect biodiversity, including binding targets for 2030.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2021: statement from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson

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Saturday, May 22, 2021
Countries, Foreign relations, Government, Biogeography, Climate change policy, Environment, In Scotland, United Nations Climate Change Conference, Biodiversity, Convention on Biological Diversity, Climate change mitigation, Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Nature sparks the Canadian imagination, even more so during these difficult times with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Nature sparks the Canadian imagination, even more so during these difficult times with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • More and more Canadians are finding a source of relief and inspiration in their parks and green spaces.\n"Biodiversity loss and climate change are intrinsically connected.
  • Investing in nature, and its protection, is among the most affordable and rewarding climate actions governments can take.
  • This coming year will be a key year for the environment, with milestone events like the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26).

CropLife Asia Highlights how Plant Science is 'Part of the Solution' on Biodiversity Day

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Biology, Articles, Natural environment, Biogeography, Biodiversity, Conservation biology, Ecology, Species, Sustainability, Food industry, Sustainable forest management, Agricultural biodiversity

This is particularly concerning as richness in biodiversity is key in supporting agricultural systems and food production.

Key Points: 
  • This is particularly concerning as richness in biodiversity is key in supporting agricultural systems and food production.
  • "With population continuing to grow in the region and globally, food productivity in Asia has to keep up to ensure an abundant supply of safe and nutritious food.
  • At the same time, the sustainability of our food production practices is critically important to drive biodiversity conservation and preservation.
  • The plant science industry remains committed to working with all food value chain stakeholders towards protecting the rich biodiversity on which we all depend.

DBS, SGX, Standard Chartered and Temasek to take climate action through global carbon exchange and marketplace

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Climate change policy, Carbon finance, Physical sciences, Articles, Natural sciences, Biogeochemical cycle, Biogeography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Individual and political action on climate change, Carbon credit

CIX will build on collective action by global governments, corporates and individuals to achieve a net-zero economy.

Key Points: 
  • CIX will build on collective action by global governments, corporates and individuals to achieve a net-zero economy.
  • "\nCIX will offer distinct platforms and products that cater to the needs of different buyers and sellers of carbon credits.
  • These include the Exchange and the Project Marketplace, which are expected to be launched by end 2021.
  • Climate action is a key priority for us and we support internationally accepted carbon mitigation hierarchies.

DBS, SGX, Standard Chartered and Temasek to take climate action through global carbon exchange and marketplace

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Climate change policy, Carbon finance, Physical sciences, Articles, Natural sciences, Biogeochemical cycle, Biogeography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Individual and political action on climate change, Carbon credit

CIX will build on collective action by global governments, corporates and individuals to achieve a net-zero economy.

Key Points: 
  • CIX will build on collective action by global governments, corporates and individuals to achieve a net-zero economy.
  • "\nCIX will offer distinct platforms and products that cater to the needs of different buyers and sellers of carbon credits.
  • These include the Exchange and the Project Marketplace, which are expected to be launched by end 2021.
  • Climate action is a key priority for us and we support internationally accepted carbon mitigation hierarchies.

EEE - Energy Efficient Ethereum Fully Fungible Token Launches to Provide Installation Finance for Oairo's Energy Efficiency Projects

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Physical sciences, Climate change policy, Natural sciences, Earth sciences, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, Ethereum

Our goal is to create funding mechanisms that deliver faster climate action.

Key Points: 
  • Our goal is to create funding mechanisms that deliver faster climate action.
  • "\n"We want to put money into the hands of men and women of action who won\'t delay they\'ll get things done.
  • "\nBryan Saxby, CEO of Oairo, stated, "It is extremely exciting to be bringing two 21st century technologies together.
  • The finance that the (Energy Efficient) Ethereum will be able to provide will offer many multiples of savings as a result of installing Oairo energy efficiency technology globally.

Inari and Beck's Announce Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Farmer Access to Gene Editing Innovation

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Biology, Branches of biology, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Conservation biology, Ecology, Species

Much like the software and the hardware of a computer, this platform has a two-step approach.

Key Points: 
  • Much like the software and the hardware of a computer, this platform has a two-step approach.
  • "We are committed to partnering with industry leaders like Beck\'s in order to expand product development using our predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing technologies.
  • "We see the benefits of gene editing and how important it is for farmers to have access to greater diversity in the products they rely on for their livelihood.
  • "\nInari is embracing diversity to build a new, more sustainable food system using unsurpassed technology to unlock the full potential of seed.