Nature in freefall as world misses 2020 biodiversity goals
The planet is losing biodiversity at an unprecedented rate, posing grave danger to human health and prosperity, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity warned in its flagship report
Tag: ecosystem services
It is high time to pay for ecosystem services
Himalayan states are demanding payment for ecosystem services such as clean water and pristine forests, a demand based on the idea of natural capital whose time has come
Nature on verge of breakdown, warn scientists
The first global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services has held humans largely responsible for a looming mass extinction of species
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- Pakistan and China pursue corridor dream despite financial, security risks 13.09.24Recent attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have cast a spotlight on the challenges facing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Despite mounting security concerns and shifting project dynamics, both countries remain committed to the project. The post Pakistan and China pursue corridor dream despite financial, security risks appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Atika Rehman
- China is fostering a ‘climate generation’ but more support is needed 11.09.24Efforts to bring climate change education into primary and secondary schools face limited teaching materials, class time, funding and teacher capacity The post China is fostering a ‘climate generation’ but more support is needed appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Lican Liu
- At least 196 environmental defenders were murdered in 2023 10.09.24New Global Witness report documents the violence faced by those resisting extractive industries, with Latin America remaining the deadliest region for activists The post At least 196 environmental defenders were murdered in 2023 appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Fermín Koop
- Q&A: ‘Passivity accomplishes nothing,’ says Pakistan’s climate coordinator 10.09.24As Pakistan awaits compensation from the Loss and Damage Fund, climate coordinator Romina Khursheed Alam discusses her vision for addressing the nation’s climate challenges and preparing for COP29 in an exclusive interview with Dialogue Earth The post Q&A: ‘Passivity accomplishes nothing,’ says Pakistan’s climate coordinator appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Azam Rehman
- How are the EU’s coal giants decarbonising? 09.09.24Can Germany and Poland, the EU’s two largest coal consumers, sustain their emissions cuts? The post How are the EU’s coal giants decarbonising? appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Yuhan Niu
- Tipping points: Lessons from cod’s decline 09.09.24Researchers fear cod numbers have dwindled beyond recovery to join other ocean systems passing worrying ‘tipping points’ The post Tipping points: Lessons from cod’s decline appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Alastair Bland
- Q&A: ‘Chinese companies are making progress, while Europe lags’ 03.09.24Researcher Juliana González Jáuregui discusses China’s role in Argentina’s renewables sector, and prospects for future sources of investment The post Q&A: ‘Chinese companies are making progress, while Europe lags’ appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Fermín Koop
- Malaria cases in Indian forests feared to rise due to climate change 03.09.24Though the country has lowered its overall malaria cases, studies show climate change may lead to more favourable conditions for mosquito breeding in vulnerable forested areas The post Malaria cases in Indian forests feared to rise due to climate change appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Jyoti Thakur
- Coral reef restorers struggle as temperatures soar 02.09.24Recent ocean warming has shocked scientists and raised questions over whether reef restoration efforts can keep up with spiking temperatures The post Coral reef restorers struggle as temperatures soar appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Catherine Early
- Will China’s new climate action plan match its great potential? 02.09.24The country is making good progress towards its current goals, but experts say it needs to do more to align with the 1.5C global warming threshold The post Will China’s new climate action plan match its great potential? appeared first on Dialogue Earth.Zi Lin