Biodiversity is the world’s strongest natural defense against climate change, as we explained in a previous article. We can all help the fight against climate change even in a small way such as by encouraging biodiversity in our gardens and … Continue reading →
Nature is in crisis Biological diversity — or biodiversity — is the variety of life on Earth, in all its forms, from genes and bacteria to entire ecosystems such as forests or coral reefs. The biodiversity we see today is … Continue reading →
On 5 June 2020, Elena Miron, Roxana Anton, Mohammed Aaqib and Philip Brown of the United Nations Association Coventry Branch explored World Environment Day. The theme this year was Biodiversity. The following video stimulated a discussion of zoonotic diseases. See … Continue reading →
Today, 6 May 2019, the IPBES will present its Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services to representatives of 132 Governments for consideration of approval This is a definitive new global synthesis of the state of nature, ecosystems and … Continue reading →
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is an independent body formed to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development. It … Continue reading →