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Global standard for biodiversity impacts moves a step closer

Envirotec Magazine

A proposed reporting standard that seeks to unlock accountability for the impacts organizations have on the natural world, informing the global response to a deepening biodiversity crisis, has been made available.

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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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Real Solutions to Real Problems – Connecting Earth Observation to the protection of Biodiversity

Planet Pulse

In tandem, Europe has also launched a new 2030 Biodiversity Strategy which requires Member States to commit to important targets to restore biodiversity. Both initiatives are integral parts of Europe’s response to the current global climate and biodiversity crises. The panel included: .

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How Earth Observation Data Can Support the Greening of Agricultural Policies in Europe

Planet Pulse

Because more than one-third of all global emissions are related to the food system , the EU must transform agricultural policy for greater sustainability. Müller and Lucas shared their perspectives on Earth observation (EO) as an essential tool for greening agricultural policy. How Earth observation supports policy objectives.

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Earth Day 22nd April – Importance of protecting our nature amid the Virus spread!

Econaur

On this 50th anniversary, civil society organizers hope to fill the world’s digital landscape with global conversations, positive acts, performances, webinars and events supporting urgent action on climate change. Nature is in crisis, threatened by biodiversity and habitat loss, global heating and toxic pollution.

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'Beyond net zero': What characteristics do the best corporate climate leaders share?

Business Green

As WWF launches a new report exploring what makes good corporate climate leadership, top execs from Ikea and H&M reflect on how companies can accelerate their decarbonisation efforts as part of the latest BusinessGreen webinar. The webinar also highlighted how it is critical to ensure such strategies reach right across an organisation.

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BusinessGreen DeskFlix: What are the key ingredients for an effective net zero roadmap?

Business Green

From offsetting and governance to 'low-hanging fruit' and collaboration, business leaders discussed the critical components of credible net zero strategies in the latest BusinessGreen webinar, hosted in association with Engie UK. You are improving habitats, helping address the biodiversity crisis and flooding, all sorts of things.".