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Seminars to help construction industry protect wild habitats in urban areas

Envirotec Magazine

A new series of webinars and podcasts will discuss the ways in which the construction industry can better protect the UK’s biodiversity and wild habitats. Climate change is having a significant impact on biodiversity, with the IPCC’s recent landmark report highlighting the critical levels of concern across the world.

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Biomass Lobby Makes ‘False’ Claims to Sway EU Law-makers

DeSmogBlog

Christian Rakos, president of the lobby group, is convening a seminar in Brussels today aimed at influencing European parliamentarians to vote against the measures. It would recognise vital elements of the forest – contributing to tackling climate change, helping biodiversity, their role as a home to people, and a place for recreation.”.

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership appoints Clare Shine as new director

Business Green

A UK-qualified barrister, environmental policy expert, and former journalist and theatre critic, Shine brings huge experience to the role gained during a varied career that has spanned four continents and many sectors including business, law, policy, media, and the arts. Courtice said Shine would be "an outstanding director" of CISL.

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership appoints Claire Shine as new director

Business Green

A UK-qualified barrister, environmental policy expert, and former journalist and theatre critic, Shine brings huge experience to the role gained during a varied career that has spanned four continents and many sectors including business, law, policy, media, and the arts. Courtice said Shine would be "an outstanding director" of CISL.

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What Jeremy Leggett did next: The British solar pioneer turning his hand to 'ethically profitable' rewilding

Business Green

Highlands Rewilding's plan is to turn the two estates into biodiverse carbon sinks through "ethically profitable land management", with the close involvement of the local communities, with hopes of then expanding the model to further lands across the region. "And So that's my aspiration."

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Global Briefing: In-person COP15 biodiversity talks braced for delay to 2022

Business Green

The crucial COP15 UN biodiversity summit in Kunming, China, which had been set to take place in October is now facing yet another delay, with Covid-19 concerns now likely to now push back the critical nature talks into early 2022, according to reports. COP15 biodiveristy summit braced for third Covid-19 delay.

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What if Latin America Built a Shared Satellite Data Center?

Planet Pulse

Latin America is home to some of the world’s most biodiverse regions, like the Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. Earth observation plays a crucial role in monitoring and conserving these invaluable ecosystems, supporting initiatives related to biodiversity conservation, forest management, and wildlife preservation.