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From ambition to biodiversity action: Time to hold actors accountable

Envirotec Magazine

Scientists have proposed a framework for effective national-level implementation of global biodiversity goals. The German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) writes. Looking back, the international community has repeatedly failed to reach most of its biodiversity targets.

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If we lose biodiversity, we will not address climate change or hunger, warns report

Envirotec Magazine

If we continue to lose biodiversity, the world’s most vulnerable people will not be able to adapt to climate change nor sustainably produce food, according to a report released on 7 October by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). We know that large-scale agriculture threatens biodiversity.

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'Promote international co-operation in health': UK and China hint at opportunity for COP Summits

Business Green

Boris Johnson and Xi Jinping agree to continued co-operation in face of coronavirus crisis and hint at plans for climate and biodiversity summits. They are good opportunities for the two sides to promote international cooperation in health and epidemic prevention".

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‘No evidence’ that the Government is on track to meet crucial 2030 nature target

Envirotec Magazine

The 30×30 target is a leading international commitment that the UK spear-headed at COP-15. It’s therefore deeply worrying that three years later the Government is unable to provide robust evidence about progress towards the 30×30 goal.

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Ocean change is exacerbating the climate crisis

Envirotec Magazine

Accelerate and integrate the efficacy of climate/biodiversity actions to achieve greater impact and effect. We need to think of protected areas as serving both the biodiversity they help to protect and the carbon sequestration ability of the ocean – MPAs protect and retain carbon. Time is not on our side.

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Tortuous progress: Key takeaways from COP28

Envirotec Magazine

Fossil fuels were mentioned for the first time in a COP text two years ago, at COP26 in Glasgow. Our climate, health and development goals remain unachievable as long as we are still produc- ing fossil fuels,” said McGivern. King continued: “Ensuring 1.5C

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A Guide to Six Greenwashing Terms Big Ag Is Bringing to COP28

DeSmogBlog

All these methods work to improve the soil, reduce air and water pollution, cut emissions, and boost biodiversity. Nature-based solutions” is one of the only phrases linked to agriculture to be mentioned in the COP cover text. We can expect a similar turnout at this year’s COP, too.