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KUNMING, China, Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ -- Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of

Global biodiversity loss is occurring at a rapid pace, driven by multiple human-caused factors, including overexploitation, pollution, invasive species and climate change. Despite increasing research on the impact of climate change on wildlife, few studies have formally attributed observed biodiversity declines to climate change or quantified its contribution relative to other factors.

TRIBUNE. L’agronome Philippe Pointereau démontre, dans une tribune au « Monde », comment il est possible, sans épuiser les sols, de préserver l’activité agricole et de nourrir la population française, tout en protégeant la biodiversité et en s’adaptant aux mutations du climat.

La ministre de l’Agriculture Annie Genevard annonce des mesures financières et sociales pour compenser les pertes de récoltes liées aux aléas climatiques et éviter les faillites dans les exploitations Plus d’un milliard d’euros seront débloqués pour soutenir l’agriculture lourdement affectée par les canicules et la sécheresse de l’été, a annoncé vendredi la ministre de l’Agriculture Annie Genevard lors d’une conférence de presse. Sur le même sujet Sécheresse. « Les historiques de la sécheresse record de 2022 définitivement battus » : les petits cours d’eau dans un état de dégradation « exceptionnel » L’Office français de la biodiversité alerte sur l’état critique des petits cours d’eau, avec 1 424 sites touchés par des ruptures d’écoulement sur le territoire national Ces financements doivent permettre de « soutenir les trésoreries » et éviter les faillites, et « relancer la production », a expliqué la ministre, qui a évoqué un milliard d’euros d'« argent nouveau », « un effort très conséquent ».Un plan en plusieurs pointsIls passeront notamment par l’indemnisation de solidarité nationale (ISN), principal dispositif de l’État pour compenser les pertes de récolte liées aux aléas climatiques exceptionnels, une mesure qui intervient au-delà d’un certain seuil de pertes. Le gouvernement estime le montant nécessaire à 520 millions d’euros, et promet d’accélérer « avances et paiements », a dit la ministre.En complément de l’ISN, le régime des calamités agricoles permettra d’indemniser les pertes de fonds non assurables provoquées par un aléa climatique exceptionnel, comme les plantations pérennes ou les vignes, selon le plan, baptisé CASI (Climat, Adaptation, Sécheresse, Incendie).S’y ajoute un dégrèvement de taxe foncière sur les propriétés non bâties (TFPNB) au bénéfice « des exploitations agricoles les plus durement touchées ». Pour permettre une poursuite de l’activité agricole, un « fonds de réarmement agricole » sous le pilotage des préfets est créé (notamment pour l’achat de fourrages, semis, indemniser les pertes incendies, etc.). Le gouvernement veut aussi « renforcer » la prise en charge des cotisations sociales MSA. Sur le même sujet Climat : l’été 2026 a été le plus chaud jamais enregistré en France, Monique Barbut rappelle la nécessité d’accélérer l’adaptation La ministre de la Transition écologique Monique Barbut qualifie cet épisode de record historique et souligne la nécessité d’une adaptation face aux enjeux climatiques Le plan prévoit aussi un renforcement de l’accompagnement social et psychologique, des dérogations ciblées aux règles de la PAC « lorsque les conditions climatiques l’imposent », la prolongation des aides à l’achat d’engrais et gazole (GNR)

The summer of 2026 has brought one of the UK's most severe wildfire seasons in recent years, fueled by extreme heat and exceptionally dry conditions. More than 500 fires were recorded across the country in July alone, affecting agricultural land, moorland, heathland and upland grasslands—landscapes that store carbon, regulate water, reduce flood risk and support some of the UK's most valuable biodiversity.

Tripura experts urge capping rubber monoculture at 170,000 hectares to protect biodiversity, soil and water; propose agroforestry and alternative crops like Malabar neem.

A tiger, suspected of two fatal attacks in Gudalur, India, remains at large, causing fear and disrupting local farming operations amidst a.tiger attack Gudalur, farmer killed Nilgiris, wildlife conflict Ooty, Gudalur tiger search, human-wildlife conflict India, tiger capture operation, Nilgiris forest safety, tiger attacks in India, fear in Gudalur villages, impact on agriculture India, forest department search, tigers in Gudalur, farmer safety Nilgiris, wildlife conservation challenges, tiger in O’ Valley

Science News: The Amazon rainforest has been described in terms of its enormous size, biodiversity and importance to the global climate. But for Philip Fearnside, u.

US News: In 2021, a retired barge was sunk off Edisto Island, creating an artificial reef that provides vital shelter for marine life like snapper and grouper, enhancing biodiversity and fishing opportunities in South Carolina.

The Indian Women Scientists’ Association has opened its Learning Garden Living Museum to citizens, students and institutions. The IWSA campus garden features more than 450 plant species, butterfly habitats, sensory gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes, along with solar power, rainwater harvesting, composting and efficient water management.

As climate warming pushes many species toward cooler environments, high-elevation areas are expected to play an increasingly important role in biodiversity conservation. A new study by the Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center (New Fairfield, Connecticut) suggests that streams in New York's Catskill Mountains and other mountain ranges of the northeastern U.S. could become important refugia for one of the region's most imperiled freshwater turtles, the wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta).

ENCHANTED Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is set to mark its 31st anniversary with “Fiesta ng Saribuhay,” a month-long celebration that puts the country’s rich biodiversity at the heart of its enchanting lineup of exciting shows, world-class

The visitors learnt about the role of sacred groves, or 'sarpa kavukal', in nature conservation and about the possibilities of promoting organic farming through

An environmental DNA study by a multi-institutional research collaboration has revealed distinct regions of extraordinary marine biodiversity that can help inform management of a proposed marine park in Western Australia's Exmouth Gulf.

Tidal marshes are valuable coastal wetlands that support wildlife, protect shorelines, filter polluted water and provide other ecosystem services. Yet these habitats have been extensively altered by development, farming and other human activities. Restoration projects at Cullinan Ranch and Dotson Family Marsh in the San Francisco Bay area are helping reconnect wetlands with tidal waters and improve habitat conditions. Supported by a 2010 Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration settlement, the projects address environmental injuries associated with wastewater contamination at Castro Cove.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) tropical forests stretch across an extraordinary landscape of rivers, wetlands, savannas and towering trees. But in a forest this vast, biodiversity doesn't exist on a single plane. It climbs into the canopy. It moves between branches and vines, disappears into the understory and travels across the forest floor.

“Protecting Antarctic biodiversity also means protecting the biological history contained in a handful of soil."

Science News: Discover how the Tappan Zee Bridge's remnants are enhancing marine habitats as artificial reefs in New York's ocean, fostering biodiversity and ecological restoration.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 1: In an initiative aimed at taking education beyond conventional classrooms and connecting young aspirants with the realities of environmental governance, Ignite IAS organised an educational exposure visit for its Intermediate students to the Telangana State Forest Academy, where students participated in the Citizens and Forest Education (CAFE) programme and gained first-hand insights into forest ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, sustainable development and the responsibilities associated with protecting India's natural resources.