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ROME, Italy (AFP) — The UN food agency on Friday warned about the threat to the future of the world’s food production from a lack of biodiversity in the environment. In a report, the first of its kind by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), it said there was “mounting evidence that the biodiversity that underpins our food systems, at all levels, is declining around the world.” That is putting food production and the environment […]
A Vietnamese ‘crocodile lizard’ and a Thai turtle found on sale in a local market are among more than 100 new species discovered in the ecologically diverse but threatened Mekong Region last year, according to researchers. The Southeast Asian countries flanking the Mekong River, which snakes down from the Tibetan plateau to the South China Sea, are among the most bio diverse in the world. Each year, scientists announce scores of new species discovered in […]
APOYO LAGOON, Nicaragua (AFP) — The Apoyo Lagoon in Nicaragua is one of the 12 lagoons of volcanic origin that run parallel to the Central American country’s Pacific coast, which the government will nominate to become a UNESCO World Heritage site for their astonishing biodiversity. https://youtu.be/c-JMVVQM-Jk
By Aily Millo Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Isa ang Pilipinas sa maituturing na World’s most mega-diverse na bansa. Sapagkat dito matatagpuan sa Pilipinas ang iba’t ibang endemic species. 70 percent (%) ng flora at fauna na matatagpuan sa Pilipinas ay endemic. Pero sa likod nito, ay mayroong banta sa mayamang bio-diversity ng bansa. Kaugnay nito, Inilunsad ng Department Of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ang […]
CANCUN, Mexico (Courtesy ASEAN Secretariat) – An event that showcased ASEAN’s efforts in biodiversity conservation was held at the sidelines of the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on 16 December in Cancun, Mexico. Called the “ASEAN’s Response to the Challenge of Biodiversity Loss,” it highlighted the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 and the Convention on Biological Diversity Programme of Work on Protected Areas. It […]
QUINTANA ROO, Mexico (Reuters) — The 13th annual U.N. Biodiversity Conference (COP13) closed in Cancun Saturday (December 17) after officials agreed on a roadmap to promote the conservation of biodiversity in fishing, forest, tourist and other agricultural sectors to meet the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. Indeed, the theme for the meetings had been proposed by Mexico to be “Integrating Biodiversity for Welfare.” Some 5,000 to 10,000 people from international organisations, NGOs and indigenous groups, […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Dozens of fish species have disappeared or are on the verge of being lost from marine biodiversity hotspot the Philippines, an environmental group said Friday, citing a new study. Fishermen reported that 59 coral reef species had gone missing from catches since the 1950s, according to the study conducted by Haribon, one of the Philippines’ oldest conservation groups, and Britain’s Newcastle University. It based its findings on interviews with 2,600 fishermen […]
QUEZON CITY, May 21 — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) underscores the critical role that biodiversity play in achieving sustainable development in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. The DENR, through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), has lined up a series of activities that seek to generate public support for the conservation and sustainable use of the country’s rich biodiversity. BMB Director Theresa Mundita Lim said that this […]
(ASEAN Secretariat News) — Three youth leaders from Indonesia and a business newspaper from the Philippines were recently honored as the 2014 ASEAN Champions of Biodiversity for their outstanding work in biodiversity conservation and advocacy. The awarding ceremony was held on November 26 at the Legend Villas in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The winners in the Youth Category are Indonesia’s Adeline Suwana of the Sahabat Alam youth organization, and twins Giovanna and Gabriella Thohir […]
