Focus on Biodiversity
COP16 chair hails biodiversity attaining ‘equal footing’ with climate crisis
The world's biggest nature protection conference, under way in Cali, has placed biodiversity loss "on an equal footing" with the climate emergency.
These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
After Superstorm Sandy, Staten Island's new "Living Breakwaters" project aims to protect against future storms while reviving marine life.
As UN COP16 nature talks are gridlocked, scientists warn of extinction risks
At COP16 in Cali, nations face challenges in funding conservation amid urgent biodiversity loss, with 38 per cent of tree species at risk.
Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts but some species decline, new reports find
Global biodiversity efforts show slight progress, but many species still face decline; accelerated action is crucial by 2030.
One in three tree species at risk of extinction: report
More than one in three species of trees are at risk of extinction worldwide, according to a report published Monday.
How efficient metrics and expansive incentives can scale corporate contributions to nature
Simple metrics aligned with broad incentives and market signals can help scale finance for nature effectively.
Report details fossil fuel threat to ‘Amazon of the seas’
Since July 2020, satellites have spotted 793 oil slicks in the 'Coral Triangle' — one of the ocean's most biodiverse areas, and which...
UN biodiversity summit making ‘very good progress’: officials
UN COP16 talks in Colombia make "very good progress" toward reversing species loss by 2030, despite funding challenges.
Colombia’s Awa people resist violence, maintain ‘spiritual bond’ with nature
Colombia's Awa people face armed threats while protecting their rainforest home, emphasizing a deep spiritual bond with nature.
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Australia and the U.K. deepen ties with a climate and energy pact, aiming for net-zero by 2050, and reaffirm AUKUS submarine plans.
