Although officially protected, #Javan slow lorises are still heavily trafficked in the exotic pet trade
They are one of the most endangered primate species in the world mainly due to habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade
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Landscape simplification reduces #species abundance, pollinator & 'enemy' richness, often indirectly resulting in reduced crop production
New study in #India shows how farms are affected by the absence of biodiverse #ecosystems
researchmatters.in/news/frie…
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Newly released "Zero Draft" of #Post2020 global #biodiversity framework draws on science and findings of @IPBES #GlobalAssessment
It will be the basis for negotiations on a #biodiversity2020 agreement at @UNBiodiversity #COP15 in Kunming
Download now⤵️:
cbd.int/doc/c/efb0/1f84/a892…
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"In a time of crisis, smart decision-making was essential"
—@HugePossum
New @UQScience research found that prioritizing #conservation of "umbrella" species in #Australia can provide more assistance for threatened species🐨
phys.org/news/2020-01-umbrel…
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🍀Big #changes start with individual actions!
A young and enthusiastic botanist, @joshual951 shares the stories of the plant #species that he is protecting from #extinction🌿
Watch the video and enjoy the walk in #Nature🌾
theguardian.com/society/vide…
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#Ecosystems represent the interconnected nature of living organisms with our world: living and non-living elements work together to support or make up food chains and create complex ecosystems
Learn about the #pangolins' part in forest life🌳
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"At every stage in their migration, they are threatened by #ClimateChange," —Eduardo Rendón, the monarch butterfly coordinator @WWF_Mexico
Dependent on relatively consistent weather patterns, these travelers could "vanish abruptly"🦋
nationthailand.com/news/3038…
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412 new #species have been described in 2019 by @NHM_London!
BUT species are being lost faster than they are being found and many may vanish before they ever become known to us.
theguardian.com/culture/2019…
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This heroic dog has already rescued 15 koalas injured in #BushFireCrisisAustralia
Almost a third of koalas in #NewSouthWales may have been killed in the #bushfires, and a third of their habitat has been destroyed
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#Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history, warns @IPBES #GlobalAssessment
1,500 pages outline best available evidence on transformative changes needed to restore and protect nature and #biodiversity
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Smarter than your average... #Puffin?
@Mongabay details seabird researcher @AnnetteFayet's stunning find that a puffin was using a tool to scratch itself 🌿
Watch the brainy bird below:
news.mongabay.com/2020/01/at…
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"The idea of the future city should be broadened – not just a smart city, but first and foremost a #sustainable city", where #biodiversity is an indicator of and a solution for healthier #environment and people
Explore @wef proposal for tomorrow's cities
weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/f…
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Have you👂of Supertrees?
@voxdotcom teamed up w/ @pulitzercenter & traveled to protected areas of 🇧🇷🇮🇩🇨🇩 "to learn the #superpowers of 3 #tree species that play an unusually important part in staving off environmental disaster":
vox.com/a/supertrees
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Many plants and animals in Western #Australia's Stirling Range are really rare: at least 87 of its #species are found nowhere else in the world
This #biodiversity hotspot may never fully recover from a massive series of #BushFireAustralia
abc.net.au/news/2020-01-07/b…
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The #nature #SuperYear will get a great early boost starting 17 Feb with #CMSCOP13 in India
@IPBES and @BonnConvention recently extended our cooperation agreement to 2030 - for even greater collaboration on #Biodiversity2020 and beyond
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ADVISORY: Please note that from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. CET today, there will be planned downtime of IPBES.net as we switch over to a new website. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
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'The @IPBES family sends our condolences to everyone who has been impacted by Ghanimat's tragic passing. We celebrate her life, passion and expertise, she will be sorely missed' - Anne Larigauderie, IPBES Exec Sec
I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Ghanimat Azdhari. We were together in Nepal for an @IPBES capacity building workshop for South & West Asia. She brought great knowledge of pastoralism and biodiversity to the dialogue. Rest in peace. #indigenous iccaconsortium.org/index.php…
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In Vietnamese mythology the Yangtze giant softshell turtle is the living representative of the Great Turtle God, Kim Qui
Now there are 3 left
But conservationists are still optimistic: Just 1 nest would give the species a chance
@mongabay @jeremy_hance
news.mongabay.com/2020/01/ki…
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What #science stories are likely to grab headlines in 2020?
This year will see an attempt to revitalize the #Aichi Targets
Read @sciencemagazine forecast about which areas of policy & research will drive the news
#Biodiversity2020🌿#biodiversity
sciencemag.org/news/2020/01/…
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23% of land areas have seen a reduction in productivity due to #LandDegradation
The average abundance of native #species in most land-based habitats has fallen by 20%, mostly since 1900
—@IPBES #GlobalAssessment
Transformative land-use #change is vital for #LifeonLand
#SDG15
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