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Biodiversity is essential for human health and well-being, economic prosperity, food safety and security, and other critical areas necessary for the individual and collective thriving of all humans and all human societies. Recognized by a growing coalition of political leaders, civil society, the business community, indigenous peoples and local communities, youth and other key stakeholders, we can all safeguard life on earth with dramatically increased and coordinated action. Let us all look back in 2050 noting that we saved life for future generations, plants and animals. Join the Action Agenda and become a champion of action.
No guilt trips: Tourism is part of the solution for nature
No guilt trips: Tourism is part of the solution for nature
No guilt trips: Tourism is part of the solution for nature
Biodiversity is at the heart of what drives the tourism industry. Tourist destinations such as tropical forests, beaches, national ...
Pharmaceuticals and Biodiversity: To protect ourselves we must safeguard our planet
Pharmaceuticals and Biodiversity: To protect ourselves we must ...
Pharmaceuticals and Biodiversity: To protect ourselves we must ...
“80% of registered medicines come from plants, or have been inspired by natural products. Right now, the cure for cancer, or ...
Sustainability is always in style: Biodiversity and the fashion industry
Sustainability is always in style: Biodiversity and the fashion ...
Sustainability is always in style: Biodiversity and the fashion ...
The clothing industry is beginning to take notice of its impact on the environment. But the focus needs to expand beyond climate ...
The Cosmetic Shift
The Cosmetic Shift
The Cosmetic Shift
We’ve all heard the impacts of a cosmic shift, but wait till you see how powerful a cosmetic shift can be.
Lights, camera…action for nature?
Lights, camera…action for nature?
Lights, camera…action for nature?
Indirect effects of the film industry include the CO2 emissions caused by movie productions and the use of materials linked to ...
Life lessons: Bringing biodiversity into the classroom
Life lessons: Bringing biodiversity into the classroom
Life lessons: Bringing biodiversity into the classroom
From primary school to university and continuing education, learning – and teaching – are some of the best ways to support ...
Infrastructure: Public works for people and planet
Infrastructure: Public works for people and planet
Infrastructure: Public works for people and planet
The world will need an additional 25 million kilometres of roads and 335,000 kilometres of railroads by 2050. Much of it will be ...
Local power: Cities and regions are part of the solution for nature
Local power: Cities and regions are part of the solution for nature
Local power: Cities and regions are part of the solution for nature
Subnational governments control significant financial resources and make daily decisions that impact the environment. This makes ...
Greening Tech for People and Planet
Greening Tech for People and Planet
Greening Tech for People and Planet
Advancements in science, innovation and tech underpin our ability to achieve all the Sustainable Development Goals, including ...
Genetic Diversity: The Hidden Secret of Life
Genetic Diversity: The Hidden Secret of Life
Genetic Diversity: The Hidden Secret of Life
Water and food, climate regulation, even the interactions between human spirit and nature. These are all ecosystems services, and ...
Biodiversity: Our Natural Safety Net
Biodiversity: Our Natural Safety Net
Biodiversity: Our Natural Safety Net
The evidence is clear: the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss pose an existential threat to humankind.
Mobilizing finance for biodiversity
Mobilizing finance for biodiversity
Mobilizing finance for biodiversity
Mobilizing financial resources for biodiversity from all sources is critical for achieving the objectives of the Convention.
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1 million species face the threat of extinction, more than at any other point in human history. Land use changes, climate change, pollution and invasive species are some of the drivers of biodiversity
Agriculture must be part of the solution, not the problem
Agriculture must be part of the solution, not the problem
Agriculture must be part of the solution, not the problem
As we move into 2020, the super year for biodiversity, achieving our global goals will hinge on making food production more ...
Addressing gender-based differences accelerates biodiversity progress
Addressing gender-based differences accelerates biodiversity progress
Addressing gender-based differences accelerates biodiversity progress
A new guide, Addressing Gender Issues and Actions in Biodiversity Objectives, provides biodiversity professionals with concrete ...
Global agreements safeguard nature and secure our future
Global agreements safeguard nature and secure our future
Global agreements safeguard nature and secure our future
The 196 Parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity are expected to adopt a new global biodiversity framework ...
Food systems depend on biodiversity and ecosystem services
Food systems depend on biodiversity and ecosystem services
Food systems depend on biodiversity and ecosystem services
Biodiversity is key for food security and nutrition, and contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero ...
Solutions to our global water challenges can be found in nature
Solutions to our global water challenges can be found in nature
Solutions to our global water challenges can be found in nature
Water-related disasters accounted for an estimated 90% of the most disastrous events since 1990, affecting 4.2 billion people and ...
Biodiversity underpins all fishing and aquaculture activities
Biodiversity underpins all fishing and aquaculture activities
Biodiversity underpins all fishing and aquaculture activities
Never before have people consumed so much fish or depended so greatly on the sector for their well-being.