Biogeography

Unique study pinpoints key places to stem biodiversity loss in Canada’s south

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Biology, Biogeography, Branches of biology, Natural environment, Ecoregions, Biodiversity, Crisis ecoregion, Conservation biology, Protected area

The study, titled Southern Canadas crisis ecoregions: identifying the most significant and threatened places for biodiversity conservation, has been published internationally in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation.

Key Points: 
  • The study, titled Southern Canadas crisis ecoregions: identifying the most significant and threatened places for biodiversity conservation, has been published internationally in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation.
  • They are located in Canadas most heavily settled landscapes, where 70 per cent of people live.
  • To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca
    Nine crisis ecoregions: The study identified these ecoregions to have among the highest scores for biodiversity and threat.
  • There are many places of high importance for biodiversity conservation, and several opportunities exist to protect, connect and restore key areas.

New Program Launches to Plant Two Billion Trees

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Physical sciences, Climate change policy, Earth sciences, Natural sciences, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, Climate change, Climate change in Canada

That's why today, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the next step in the Government of Canada's commitment to plant two billion trees: the Growing Canada's Forests Program .

Key Points: 
  • That's why today, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the next step in the Government of Canada's commitment to plant two billion trees: the Growing Canada's Forests Program .
  • The 10 year commitment to plant two billion trees will help Canada combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to our goal of achieving net-zero by 2050.
  • Today, the Government of Canada is taking the next step towards our commitment to plant two billion trees by collaborating with organizations across the country.
  • Our government's Two Billion Trees initiative is another meaningful step to help farmers and Canada meet or exceed our GHG targets by 2030."

CN Continues to set Ambitious Goals for Sustainability with Advisory Vote on the Company’s Climate Action Plan

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Physical sciences, Climate change policy, Natural sciences, Earth sciences, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil

MONTREAL, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to announce it will seek an annual advisory vote on the Companys climate action plan.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to announce it will seek an annual advisory vote on the Companys climate action plan.
  • CN supports the Paris Agreement and is proud to be part of the climate solution, including being amongst the leading companies globally to enable shareholders to vote on the Companys climate action plan.
  • CN supports the TCFDs recommendations and through our climate action plan, we are working to mitigate and adapt to climate risks and opportunities to drive sustainable trade across global supply chains.
  • In 2018, CN aligned its climate change disclosures with the TCFDs recommendations and disclosed the information in its Delivering Responsibly sustainability report.

We Are All Human + Hispanic Star Present "We Are Latino At Heart Infographic"

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Biology, Branches of biology, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Conservation biology, Ecology, Species, Post-2015 Development Agenda

We Are All Human is a foundation dedicated to advancing the agenda of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • We Are All Human is a foundation dedicated to advancing the agenda of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Our vision is for every human to value every human.
  • Our mission is to advocate for every human to be respected and empowered by focusing on our common humanity.
  • By focusing on the universal values that make us all human, we can reach common ground, eliminate discrimination and achieve a more equitable society.

Free and Open Sharing of Biodiversity Data Promises New Era of Research

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Biology, Biodiversity, Branches of biology, Organisms, Online databases, Biogeography, Citizen science, Human-based computation, Open science, Global Biodiversity Information Facility

The authors conclude the global aggregation of these diverse data sources empowers research at scales otherwise not possible, "launching biodiversity sciences into a new era."

Key Points: 
  • The authors conclude the global aggregation of these diverse data sources empowers research at scales otherwise not possible, "launching biodiversity sciences into a new era."
  • "The possibilities of a sustainable future urgently depend on this integration of biodiversity data," says Heberling.
  • "The good news is biodiversity science has made great strides towards data access, thanks to a community ranging from research universities, to natural history museum collections, to amateur citizen scientists making observations on day hikes.
  • Cited by more than 200 studies, Carnegie Museum of Natural History has made nearly a million specimen records publicly available through GBIF.

Government of Canada conserving species at risk habitat in the Georgian Bay Biosphere Mnidoo Gamii, in Ontario

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Biology, Branches of biology, Conservation biology, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Ecology, Species, Natural environment, Biosphere reserves of Iran, Georgian Bay Littoral

The Government of Canada is working with partners across the country to protect nature and support biodiversity for future generations.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is working with partners across the country to protect nature and support biodiversity for future generations.
  • "Conserving wildlife habitat is important to supporting our iconic Canadian species at risk.
  • Sherrill Judge, Maawaanji'iwe (Gets People Together) Manager, Georgian Bay Biosphere Mnidoo Gamii
    The Georgian Bay Biosphere is the world's largest freshwater archipelago and was designated a UNESCO biosphere in 2004 for its biodiversity and ecological significance.
  • The Canada Nature Fund's Community-Nominated Priority Places for Species at Risk is a $15.6 million, four-year funding initiative administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada to support community-led projects that protect and conserve species at risk.

Learning from our Mistakes: Equipping Nations to Meet Biological Diversity Goals

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Countries, Foreign relations, Government, Biodiversity, Biogeography, Sustainable development, Sustainability, Convention on Biological Diversity, Sustainable Development Goals

The publication examines where implementation lacked in terms of national policy responses, financial resources, and review mechanisms.

Key Points: 
  • The publication examines where implementation lacked in terms of national policy responses, financial resources, and review mechanisms.
  • This comprehensive analysis of global failure to meet international targets is crucial in reflecting upon and developing effective and adaptable biodiversity goals for the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), an international roadmap to slowing and ultimately reversing biodiversity loss.
  • The publication analyzes and highlights specific problems surrounding implementation and provides practical solutions to enable national action to ensure future targets are met.
  • The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which has set the global goals for the past three decades, has already released a first draft of the post-2020 GBF.

Saving wetlands is a resolution Canada must keep

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Aquatic ecology, Habitat, Wetland, Canadas, Natural environment, Biogeography, Ecology

Leading up to 2021, the Government of Canada promised to make significant investments in our environmentand in the wetlands that underpin its health.

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  • Leading up to 2021, the Government of Canada promised to make significant investments in our environmentand in the wetlands that underpin its health.
  • Upholding our responsibility to conserve and restore wetlands brings us measurably closer to finding solutions to some of the countrys greatest threats.
  • The case for saving Canadas wetlands becomes even more compelling when you consider the economics.
  • So, in 2021, saving wetlands is a resolution Canada must keep.

David J. Kovacs, Formerly of Citigroup, Joins Global Warming Solutions Inc. Advisory Committee

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Monday, January 25, 2021
Physical sciences, Earth sciences, Natural sciences, Climate change policy, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, Climate change

Jacksonville, FL, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Warming Solutions Inc. (OTC MARKET: GWSO), a developer of technologies aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming, is pleased to announce that David J. Kovacs has joined its Advisory Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Jacksonville, FL, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Warming Solutions Inc. (OTC MARKET: GWSO), a developer of technologies aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming, is pleased to announce that David J. Kovacs has joined its Advisory Committee.
  • This is yet another milestone for Global Warming Solutions, Inc. as we continue to build out our executive management team with highly qualified, outstanding leadership.
  • Global Warming Solutions, Inc. develops and commercializes technologies that help mitigate Global Warming and its effect on our planet.
  • Global Warming Solutions, Inc. seeks to leverage its experience and management to help make a difference in the fight for climate control.

Supply Chain Decarbonization Offers a Game-Changing Opportunity for Companies to Fight Climate Change

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Articles, Physical sciences, Nature, Climate change policy, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, Low-carbon economy, Climate change

New research published today by the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows how tackling supply chain emissions can be a game changer in the global fight against climate change.

Key Points: 
  • New research published today by the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows how tackling supply chain emissions can be a game changer in the global fight against climate change.
  • The report also points to the global nature of many supply chains, enabling companies to support decarbonization across borders and in countries where governments do not yet prioritize climate action.
  • The opportunity for impact is especially high for consumer-facing companies, whose supply chain emissions far outweigh their direct emissions from manufacturing.
  • Dominic Waughray, managing director, World Economic Forum, said: "This important report shows how companies have the opportunity to make a hug impact in the fight against climate change by also decarbonizing their supply chains.