Today is the perfect day to celebrate biodiversity: it’s the International Day for Biological Diversity! But why should biodiversity matter to you? Here are five big reasons (according to our friends at Conservation International): The ecosystems we all rely on cannot survive and thrive without wildlife. Humans cannot stay healthy without intact biodiverse systems. It is […]
International Day of Plant Health: Protecting Plants, Protecting Life As you tend your vegetable garden, choose your vegetables and fruits, or prepare your meal, take some time to consider where your food comes from and what you can do to protect biodiversity to feed yourself, your family, and your community. Healthy Plants, Healthy Planet Today, […]
The Lewis Pugh Foundation is making waves – literally. Having helped secure protection for over 3.5 million km² of ocean, the Foundation and its founder are a driving force behind some of the planet’s most ambitious marine conservation efforts. But their vision doesn’t stop at the shoreline. Understanding that healthy oceans begin with healthy rivers, […]
Every year on May 10, the world observes the International Day of Argania, a United Nations-designated day that honors the argan tree (Argania spinosa) and its profound impact on humanity. This day not only celebrates a unique tree species but also highlights its role in sustainable development, cultural heritage, and environmental conservation. What is the […]
Every year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve the environment. It’s more than just a date on the calendar – it’s a call to action. Every small step we take contributes to the larger goal of a healthier planet for future generations. A Movement with Deep […]
June 5th is Global Running Day. Today, Wonder Woman for Water Mina Guli, CEO of Thirst Foundation, has embarked on yet another journey to highlight the need for healthy, restored rivers worldwide. Mina is a water advocate, ultra marathon endurance runner and speaker, who believes that “every single one of us can make a difference.” […]
Before photos, there were drawings. They ranged from cave drawings of animals like lions, bison, mammoths, horses, and warty pigs, to illustrations in early Victorian botanical journals of the natural world, portraying meticulously described species that served to document life on earth. These drawings brought living things in distant and close destinations to all those […]
Efforts to save and enhance biodiversity work better when local communities are involved. That is the conclusion of research undertaken in 2021 by 17 scientists on “The role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in effective and equitable conservation,” published in the journal Ecology & Society. “Involving IPLCs [Indigenous peoples and local communities] is perceived […]
According to English landowner and conservation pioneer Charlie Burrell, “Everyone wants to feel that it’s possible to do something and if you’ve got a real hope story — that you can transform an agricultural desert into something which is very rich and biodiverse — it becomes all possible and something that you can do.” At […]
By Danielle Carpenter – Climate change and extreme climatic events are having grave consequences for plant biodiversity around the world. Fires in Australia, the Amazon and North America are destroying key ecosystems. Bark beetles are benefiting from warmer temperatures to kill increasing numbers of trees worldwide. Extreme drought in some areas and flooding in others […]
