All posts tagged "biodiversity"
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124पर्यावरणHow DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity
The bulk of current freshwater biodiversity monitoring focuses on a relatively narrow group of animals Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the...
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On World Oceans Day 2024, IUCN chief urges countries to strive for High Seas Biodiversity Treaty
Seven countries have ratified the treaty so far; it will become international law only when that number reaches 60 Close-up of...
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New pressures emerging from carbon and biodiversity offset projects
Photo for representation: iStock Around 87 per cent of land grabs in transnational deals worldwide since 2000 have occurred in the regions...
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Biodiversity loss identified as biggest reason for emergence of infectious diseases
The researchers also found that natural biodiversity gradients, deforestation and forest fragmentation played a relatively lower role in the spread. Photo: iStock...
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Adopt ‘traditional knowledge’ indicators for monitoring global biodiversity framework: Amnesty International
Existing indicators overlook Indigenous rights, fail to recognise these communuities’ essential role in conserving biodiversity Proposals for monitoring a landmark global agreement...
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109पर्यावरणA biodiversity hotbed facing significant challenges
The Himalayas are home to a vast diversity of species, consisting of 10,000 vascular plants, 979 birds and 300 mammals, including the...
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Restricting global temperature rise to 1.5°C could help India lower drought, river flooding, biodiversity loss risk: Study
Limiting temperature rise could reduce drought impact on humans by 70% and agricultural land by 21% India could avoid drought exposure to humans and...
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First GBFF council meeting takes baby steps for biodiversity
William Ehlers, GEF council secretary and Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, GEF chief executive and council co-Chairperson at the 66th Meeting of the GEF...
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60% increase in overall tiger population, but habitat & biodiversity loss threatening Southeast Asian big cats
Countries submit population numbers from 2010-2022 to Global Tiger Recovery Program, CITES The wild tiger status is good in South Asia and...
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New GRI Biodiversity Standard demands reporting of drivers of biodiversity loss, impact on Indigenous Peoples
The Standard aims to understand the impacts of supply chain and operations as nature faces extreme pressures, with over one million plant...
