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Agriculture & Environment: Biodiversity

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Reconciling the need to protect global biodiversity with the need to promote social and economic growth, particularly in the developing world, has become one of the biggest challenges of the modern era.

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Opinions and Analysis

Get biodiversity science to decision-makers

Establishing an effective science–policy interface is key to combating biodiversity loss, say Harold Mooney and Georgina Mace.

28 September 2009 | EN
Source: Science

Tropical ecosystems threatened by over-consumption

We must take responsibility for the costs of modifying tropical ecosystems for human consumption, says botanist Scott A. Mori.

24 September 2009 | EN | ES
Source: Plant Talk

GM tree research blocked by impossible recommendations

18 June 2009 | EN
Source: Nature Biotechnology

Policy Briefs

Looking after local interests in protected areas

Involving local communities in biodiversity protection from the outset can boost both conservation and empowerment of local people.

27 March 2009 | EN
Source: NCCR North-South

The case for joint action on biotechnology in Africa

What are the main issues that African nations face in forthcoming negotiations on biotechnology and biosafety?

4 June 2007 | EN
Source: The International Institute for Sustainable Development


News and Features

Jamaica to tackle species threatening biodiversity

Jamaica and four other Caribbean countries have been granted US$1.7 million to reduce the biodiversity threat of invasive alien species.

5 November 2009 | ES
Source: Caribbean Net News

World needs sophisticated biofuel approach, urges report

Biofuels are neither a panacea nor a pariah, says a major UN report, but they must not be grown on productive cropland.

20 October 2009 | EN | 中文

Practical Guides

Reporting biodiversity loss the world over

Tips on how journalists can report increasing biodiversity loss and its implications at the local level.

27 February 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: IIED