Biodiversity

Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity world-wide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. These are the findings of a study by a…

Biodiversity

The COP16 negotiations that were not concluded in November 2024 have now been finalised. A strategy for resource mobilisation has been adopted, a new fund has been launched, and the monitoring framework has been…

Biodiversity

Oil palm plantations are known for environmental harm such as biodiversity loss. A recent study suggests establishing tree islands within large oil palm farms to promote recovery of native trees and biodiversity.

Biodiversity

Pesticides aren’t always necessary: researchers at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, have conducted a comprehensive field study showing that damage from herbivores can be reduced by using biodiversity within a plant…

Biodiversity

An international team of researchers has revealed practical and effective methods for assessing the impact of hunting on wildlife in African tropical forests. The study focuses on understanding how overhunting affects…

Biodiversity

Many tree species are threatened with extinction, impacting ecosystems and human livelihoods. Islands face the highest risk due to deforestation and climate change. Urgent conservation, habitat protection and community…

Biodiversity

It was not possible to settle the crucial issue of finance at the Biodiversity Conference in Cali. However, resolutions were adopted which are to focus more attention on Indigenous Peoples and ensure fairer use of…

Biodiversity

Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, is home to an enormous range of ecosystems. Through its work, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is helping to protect these…

Biodiversity

A new international study shows that increasing plant diversity in agriculture can be used to improve the carbon sequestration potential of agricultural soils. As the agricultural sector strives to reduce its carbon…

Biodiversity

Germany’s funding for international biodiversity projects reached a new record high in 2023, totalling 1.36 billion euros. The funding is being used to support countries world-wide in protecting, restoring and…