Vital subjects but one important clarification please: the @IPBES #GlobalAssessment Report will only be published after its approval by our 132 member States - probably launching on 6 May. No findings available b4 then.
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The #Biodiversity Intactness Index by Newbold et al. maps global #species abundance against pre-modern times.
This new article, open for pre-peer review feedback, begs the question, "Is biodiversity as intact as we think it is?"
peerj.com/preprints/27575/
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Interested in the process to agree a post-2020 #biodiversity framework? Stakeholder or decision-maker? @UNBiodiversity invites parties and observers to comment on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework discussion document until 15 April.
cbd.int/post2020/
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"Too often when we talk about #biodiversity, it evokes a notion of forest destruction or species extinction. Little do we realise, however, that in fact biodiversity is the foundation for #humanhealth." - @IPBES Founding Chairman @ZakriZAH #WorldHealthDay
nst.com.my/opinion/columnist…
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Today is #WorldHealthDay!
#Biodiversity and #NaturesContributions to People strongly support our well-being, from public #health to energy and #food security.🌱
#ZeroHunger #HealthForAll
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#SustainableDevelopment ranks high on the @wef #MiddleEast #MENA agenda, along with #environment, #biodiversity, #food, #water, #energy, #circulareconomy and the start-ups shaping the future of the region. #MENA19
weforum.org/events/world-eco…
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Deadly spider venom could protect cells from brain damage after a stroke.
A #species of #Australian funnel web #spider that's unique to #Queensland could offer a medical breakthrough according to a study released by @IMBatUQ.
Full article:
abc.net.au/news/2019-04-02/f…
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Jetzt geht‘s los – #PressBriefing zum Globalen Bericht zur #Biodiversität im Livestream des #ScienceMediaCenter hier: youtube.com/watch?v=NAwjsprG…
Jetzt geht‘s los – #PressBriefing zum Globalen Bericht zur #Biodiversität im Livestream des #ScienceMediaCenter hier: youtube.com/watch?v=NAwjsprG…
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Anne Larigauderie, @IPBES Executive Secretary, was in #Switzerland on Monday speaking with business leaders about the importance of #biodiversity for a sustainable global economy at a key meeting of the @wbcsd @MPB_WBCSD
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All eyes on the #GlobalAssessment & #IPBES7 today as #IPBES ExecSec Anne Larigauderie presents at the German national @IPBES forum, hosted by @bmu @BMBF_Bund & @DLR_de
The report will be the evidence basis for post 2020 #biodiversity f/work to be set at @UNBiodiversity's #COP15
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#OurPlanet is not just another #PlanetEarth.
The landmark @ourplanet series focuses on the urgent challenges facing #Nature, key drivers of #biodiversity loss and concrete solutions to restore the natural world.
See what @WWF's partner project proposes:
wwf.panda.org/our_work/proje…
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#Biodiversity loss in our oceans is heavily influenced by habitat degradation stemming from human activities, but studies have shown that reintroducing seaweed and #corals to these habitats could ward off the worst effects – and recover #marinelife.
horizon.scienceblog.com/741/…
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In just 24 hours Netflix launches @ourplanet, narrated by #SirDavidAttenborough.
With @WWF collaboration, the 8 part series goes beyond stunning #biodiversity, showing humanity's destruction of #Nature and better ways for people to #ShareOurPlanet.
Our Planet
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#SirDavidAttenborough isn't sure we can save the natural world, but at 92 he's not giving up.
From the @UN to @wef and now to Netflix; this Friday his voice can be heard narrating the new @ourplanet documentary, made in collaboration with @WWF.
time.com/5560233/david-atten…
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#PlantHealth is on the table this week at @FAO in Rome, as @ippcnews #CPM14 (Comm. on Phytosanitary Measures) meets to adopt International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures and discuss national strategies to protect the environment, #forests and #biodiversity from plant pests.
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The Shape #MENA2019 Environment Summit kicks off today! Have you given your support yet to the @GlobalShapers and their call for a stronger #VoiceForThePlanet ?
Add your voice to the more than 62,400 who have already joined the movement: voicefortheplanet.org/
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Last year hurricane Michael hit the #PanamaCity Florida area with 250km/h winds, destroying 1 million trees (80% of cover), devastating local #biodiversity. But the community has a bold project to stimulate its #ecosystems & 'Re-Tree PC' with 100k trees.
wjhg.com/content/news/County…
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#CPM14 is on this week at @FAO to review the state of plant protection around the world, adopt International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures and review the #IPPC implementation! #PlantHealth #biodiversity 🌿
Live webcast:
fao.org/webcast/home/en/item…
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