Biodiversity loss

Reducing forests to carbon sinks poses risk, new report cautions policymakers: IUFRO

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
Climate change, University, EDT, UTC, Nature, Risk, Biodiversity, Policy, Social, University of Oxford, University of Freiburg, Conference, Carbon, Biodiversity loss, Commodification, University of Helsinki, Welfare, IUFRO, Agriculture

NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19), the first global synthesis report on international forest governance in 14 years reveals the rising trend of the 'climatization' of forests.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19), the first global synthesis report on international forest governance in 14 years reveals the rising trend of the 'climatization' of forests.
  • This reflects a global shift in political attention and financial support towards primarily valuing forests for their capacity as carbon sinks, diminishing their intrinsic role for ecological and social welfare.
  • The new study reveals that the success of international forest governance to slow down deforestation remains limited and hard to measure.
  • The increasing urgency of the climate crisis has influenced the commodification of forests for their carbon sequestration potential.

Reducing forests to carbon sinks poses risk, new report cautions policymakers: IUFRO

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024
Climate change, University, EDT, UTC, Nature, Risk, Biodiversity, Policy, Social, University of Oxford, University of Freiburg, Conference, Carbon, Biodiversity loss, Commodification, University of Helsinki, Welfare, IUFRO, Agriculture

NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19), the first global synthesis report on international forest governance in 14 years reveals the rising trend of the 'climatization' of forests.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Launched at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19), the first global synthesis report on international forest governance in 14 years reveals the rising trend of the 'climatization' of forests.
  • This reflects a global shift in political attention and financial support towards primarily valuing forests for their capacity as carbon sinks, diminishing their intrinsic role for ecological and social welfare.
  • The new study reveals that the success of international forest governance to slow down deforestation remains limited and hard to measure.
  • The increasing urgency of the climate crisis has influenced the commodification of forests for their carbon sequestration potential.

Minister Guilbeault concludes G7 Ministers' Meeting with strong outcomes on clean energy, clean air, and a nature‑positive future

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
United Nations, Agreement, Climate change, Conservation, Nature, Biodiversity, ECCO, Climate, COP16, COP29, Health, Partnership, Electricity, Conference, Research, Artificial intelligence, Carbon, Environment, Biodiversity loss, Developed country, Committee, COP28, Natural Resources, Fishery, Sustainability, G20, Indigenous peoples, Minister, Renewable energy

Ministers considered the importance of clean energy and critical minerals to achieve shared energy security and transition goals.

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  • Ministers considered the importance of clean energy and critical minerals to achieve shared energy security and transition goals.
  • G7 leadership will remain critical to pushing for a legally binding agreement by the end of 2024.
  • In the lead-up to COP16 later this year, Canada sought G7 ambition on the implementation of the Framework.
  • Recognized the importance of continuing to invest in clean technology innovation, including for carbon management, clean fuels, and nuclear.

18% of European Timber Importers Are Not Aware of Incoming Deforestation Legislation

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
Climate change, Collection, Research, Environment, Biodiversity loss, Traceability, Legislation, Trust

LONDON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from iov42, a technology company specialising in digital identity, trust, and data integrity has revealed that almost one in five (18%) European timber importers are not aware of any incoming deforestation legislation, despite the fact that regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and UK Environment Act will imminently become law. 

Key Points: 
  • 44% of UK respondents feel somewhat prepared, whereas in Belgium almost a quarter (24%) have not even commenced preparations.
  • iov42's 2024 Deforestation Regulation Readiness Survey is based on responses from those with active involvement in importing timber and related commodities in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, and Italy.
  • Traceability has become crucial to supply chain management and compliance with incoming legislation, ensuring organisations can prove the goods they bring to market have been obtained from sources with zero deforestation.
  • The survey has also uncovered a great deal of positive sentiment towards deforestation legislation.

Unprecedented call for reform of global finance to fix debt & climate crises – Project Everyone letter

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
Education, World Bank, Climate change, Food, African, International Monetary Fund, Republic, Oxfam, Health, Hunger, KondZilla, History, Sustainable development, International, Save the Children, Biodiversity loss, Poverty, One Campaign, Sustainable Development Goals, IMF, International Rescue, International Development Association, Former, Letter, G20, Signature, Cryptocurrency

The letter is being published ahead of World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings and builds on calls for global public finance reform led by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Kenyan President William Ruto, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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  • The letter is being published ahead of World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings and builds on calls for global public finance reform led by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Kenyan President William Ruto, and French President Emmanuel Macron.
  • It urges rich countries to triple their investment in multilateral development banks, end crippling debt, and make polluters pay for the environmental damage they cause.
  • “The institutions of world finance have lost their muscle,” the letter reads.
  • Climate change has brought untold suffering to our people through loss of infrastructure and arable lands, leading to incessant hunger.

A new national park in the Yukon being explored by the Gwich'in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, and the Governments of Canada and Yukon

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
Negotiation, Climate change, Citizenship, Nature, Parks Canada, Ecosystem, The Falcon (fictional detective), Fortification, National park, First Nations, Risk, Biodiversity, News, Supreme court, Peel watershed, Partnership, Environment, Mackenzie River, Exercise, Biodiversity loss, Culture, Grand, Collaboration, Gwichʼin, NT, Peel, Supreme, Vuntut National Park, Indigenous peoples, Government, Forestry

The forests are essential for sustaining boreal caribou as well as other iconic Canadian species including grizzly bears, peregrine falcons, and moose.

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  • The forests are essential for sustaining boreal caribou as well as other iconic Canadian species including grizzly bears, peregrine falcons, and moose.
  • A national park – potentially the fourth in the Yukon Territory -- in the Peel Watershed would only be created with the full support the Gwich'in Tribal Council and the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun.
  • The signing of this collaboration accord between the Gwich'in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Parks Canada, and the Government of Yukon is great news.
  • Currently, the Yukon Territory has a total of three national parks or national park reserves: Ivvavik National Park; Kluane National Park and Reserve; and Vuntut National Park.

THE BAHAMAS TAKES ACTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
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NASSAU, Bahamas, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is geared up for Earth Day with the launch of two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at fortifying the health and restoration of mangrove trees devastated by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. 

Key Points: 
  • "Tourism isn't just an industry for us; it's the lifeblood of our nation with the imperative to lead and collaborate for a sustainable future."
  • Responsible Consumption and Production – Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns across the nation's 16 islands and thousands of cays.
  • Climate Action – Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
  • Life on Land – Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems: sustainable forest management, desertification, land degradation and biodiversity loss.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Earth Day

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024
Climate change, Indigenous peoples, Plastic pollution, Water, First Nations, Environment, Biodiversity loss, Plastic, Food, Earth Day, National park, Atmosphere, Knowledge, Renewable energy

OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Earth Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Earth Day:
    "On this year's Earth Day , we celebrate the planet that gives us the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat – and we reaffirm our work to protect it.
  • "Canada is a country with natural wonders, from our coastlines – the longest in the world – to northern glaciers and breathtaking mountain ranges.
  • But as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution increasingly threaten our ecosystems, we know that preserving these gifts has never been more important.
  • "This year's Earth Day theme, 'Planet vs. Plastics', reminds us of the urgent need for transformative action to address plastic pollution head-on.

Canada and France reinforce bilateral ties

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
Carbon, United Nations, Climate change, Weather, Amicitia, Acadie, SME, Fire, Climate, Monument, BDC, Partnership, Wildfire, United Nations Security Council, Research, History, Emergency, Aggression, European, Partner, Biodiversity loss, Wilderness, De Havilland, Environment, Hamas, Beechwood Cemetery, Atmosphere, Minister, G20, Renewable energy

United by a common history and a strong relationship, Canada and France share a vision for the future.

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  • United by a common history and a strong relationship, Canada and France share a vision for the future.
  • This renewed partnership will create more opportunities for Canadian and French entrepreneurs, and attract investment across Canada, France, and the European Union.
  • The Monument recognizes more than four centuries of shared history and values and more than 90 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and France.
  • In 2023, Canadian exports to France amounted to $4.3 billion, while imports from France totalled $8.6 billion.