l'essentiel Face au changement climatique et au problème de l’eau, l’agronome et agroforestier, Alain Canet, veut redonner de la vitalité aux sols gersois et renforcer la photosynthèse, via la plantation d’arbres et de cultures à l’année. Entretien.
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Face au changement climatique et au problème de l’eau, l’agronome et agroforestier, Alain Canet, veut redonner de la vitalité aux sols gersois et renforcer la photosynthèse, via...

ENTRETIEN. "Il faut faire revenir la pluie" dans le Gers : l’agroécologie et l’agroforesterie pour limiter la baisse de la ressource en eau

A splash of white wine, a handful of basil leaves and a few minutes preparation are all it takes to transform mussels that 24 hours ago were filtering seawater off the south Devon coast, into a delicious starter.
At the training kitchen in London’s o... [5845 chars]

Popular in Victorian times, they are sustainable, a good source of protein and brilliant for biodiversity, say those championing the bivalves

Time to be shellfish: why the UK should go back to feasting on oysters and mussels

We are in the midst of the season when it is customary to put up trees, and Jockey Club Estates has certainly not missed out this Christmas – planting no fewer than 17,000 new saplings as well as 8,000 metres of new hedging around Newmarket in recent... [670 chars]

New saplings and hedging set to transform Warren Hill and create a safer environment

Chantilly the model as Jockey Club Estates ramps up biodiversity scheme on the Heath

Le directeur de recherche au CNRS fait partie des 165 internationaux regroupés dans la plateforme intergouvernementale sur la biodiversité et les services écosystémiques (IPBES), équivalent pour la biodiversité des experts du Giec mandatés par l'ONU ... [3824 chars]

Le directeur de recherche au CNRS fait partie des 165 internationaux regroupés dans la plateforme intergouvernementale sur la biodiversité et les services écosystémiques (IPBES), équivalent pour la biodiversité des experts du Giec mandatés par l'ONU sur le climat.

Rapport sur la biodiversité : "Il faudrait revenir davantage vers une agriculture vivrière en circuit local", affirme l'écologue Philippe Grandcolas

Wroughton’s free-tailed bat, a highly rare species of molossus bat, has been spotted at the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park, marking a unique sighting.
This bat species is primarily found in the Western Ghats, where there... [2489 chars]

Wroughton’s free-tailed bat is ecologically important for regulating insect populations and is also known to assist in pollination.

Wroughton’s free-tailed bat, a highly rare species, spotted in Delhi’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park

A new report released on Tuesday has stated that as biodiversity declines at every level, from global to local, and in every region; there are dire impacts on food security and nutrition, water quality and availability, health and well-being outcomes... [2129 chars]

The IPBES assessment report explores specific response options to maximise co-benefits across five ‘nexus elements’- biodiversity, water, food, health and climate changes

Why the existing actions to address biodiversity fail

It is easy to get mired in a sense of hopelessness about the biodiversity crisis, but amid the doom and gloom, there are more than a few reasons to remain upbeat. For one thing, research this year underlined that conservation action works.
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From new butterfly habitats in the Cotswolds to arctic willow planting in the Scottish Highlands, there are increasing numbers of places where humans are giving nature a helping hand to re-establish itself

‘It absolutely took off’: five UK biodiversity success stories

An invasive predator that can grow up to 20ft, weigh over 100kg and devour prey six times its size – it is enough to make anyone’s skin crawl. That’s what residents of southern Florida have been struggling with for the past few decades, with the rapi... [3999 chars]

There are between 100,000 and 300,000 of these snakes in the region – and they can swallow a small deer whole. What can Florida do about this threat to biodiversity?

The Burmese python problem: how 20ft predators are wreaking havoc on the Everglades

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During the late 1950s, both Russia and the West had amassed a formidable arsenal of nuclear weapons, incurr... [5341 chars]

It is known for its wild beauty, panoramic vistas, and rich biodiversity, as well as its extensive industrial past

Giant tunnel near Plymouth hides a deadly nuclear secret

The women who are part of the farming initiative, which was started during Covid, belong to areas that are rainfed and affected by climate variability in multiple ways. (Representational image/PTI)
Around 80 women, including widows of Maharashtra far... [3599 chars]

Soppecom and Makaam are hosting the meet at Navi Peth in Pune on December 15 and 16 to address agrarian distress of women farmers through agroecology farming.

Marginalised women farmers of Maharashtra to meet in Pune to discuss experiences on climate resilient farming

Following the Tamil Nadu assembly's decision to pass a special resolution against the tungsten mining project, local farmers and the Anti-Tungsten Mining Project Association have voiced their approval. They are pressing for a declaration to safeguard... [921 chars]

Farmers in Tamil Nadu are celebrating a state assembly resolution opposing tungsten mining in 48 villages, including Arithapatti. They urge the government to formally declare the region a protected biodiversity and agricultural zone, amid fears of environmental destruction from a project approved by the central government.

Tamil Nadu Villages Rally Against Tungsten Mining to Protect Biodiversity

Global payments giant American Express has rolled out a comprehensive, three-year initiative to tackle sustainability and biodiversity conservation in India. This ambitious program, unveiled on Wednesday, is designed to bolster the nation's climate r... [757 chars]

American Express has announced a three-year plan focused on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate resilience in India. The initiative includes reforestation in the Aravalli region, solar solutions to reduce carbon emissions, and partnerships to restore ecosystems. The effort aims to support India's environmental goals.

American Express Launches Green Initiative in India

International Mountain Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance, And Interesting Facts
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International Mountain Day 2024: According to the United Nations, Mountain hosts about half of the world's biodiversity hotspots and 30 percent of all key Biodiversity Areas.

International Mountain Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance, And Interesting Facts

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As a year of travel that was marked largely by overtourism protests in Barcelona, Oaxaca and Venice draws to a close, the appeal of offbeat vacations continues to grow.
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These destinations are using visitation funds in a way that boosts their cultural practices, preserves biodiversity and improves quality of life for locals.

5 under-the-radar travel destinations the UN says you should visit

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East Devon District Council will receive a government funding boost to address the impacts of wastewater on... [2547 chars]

East Devon District Council secures £4M to clean the River Axe, restore biodiversity, and enable housing development in Seaton

Seaton wetlands project wins funding to clean River Axe and boost homes

Past: Early discoveries in marine pharmaceuticals
Present: Marine pharmaceuticals in modern medicine
Future: Innovations and potential in marine pharmaceuticals
Commercial relevance
Conclusion
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and... [14085 chars]

The ocean's biodiversity is a key source of marine-derived compounds, fueling pharmaceutical innovations and drug discovery for various health conditions.

Pharmaceuticals from Marine Sources: Past, Present and Future

Independent councillor Hugh Lewis, chairman of the Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee, says 'a clear choice' faces councillors. 'Either vote to future-proof the provision of Traveller accommodation...or choose to plan to not to'. Photogra... [3334 chars]

Sites earmarked for Traveller accommodation are set to be removed from the forthcoming Traveller Accommodation Plan

Traveller sites in south Dublin removed from plan due to ‘biodiversity considerations’

Vice-président de l’Académie des sciences agricoles du Vietnam, membre du comité scientifique 2020-2025 du Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (Cirad), Dao The Anh est l’un des partenaires-clés de la mi... [2923 chars]

Le professeur Dao The Anh a joué un rôle décisif dans l’inclusion des principes de l’agroécologie dans la nouvelle stratégie de développement agricole du pays. Dans un entretien au « Monde », il revient sur son parcours et dresse un bilan des diverses politiques en matière d’agriculture depuis l’indépendance.

" Au Vietnam, des changements sont nécessaires dans l’agriculture. Dans quel sens ? Celui de l’agroécologie ! "

The provincial government of Batangas launched on Saturday a facility designed to protect, promote, and preserve the Verde Island Passage (VIP) reputed to be the “center of the center of the world’s marine biodiversity”.
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The provincial government of Batangas launched on Saturday a facility designed to protect, promote, and preserve the Verde Island Passage (VIP) reputed to

Batangas launches Verde Is. marine biodiversity center

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Women and men build community alliances through initiatives, such as an agroecology network, a higher education scholarships program, and a self... [13176 chars]

Women and men build community alliances through initiatives, such as an agroecology network, a higher education scholarships program, and a self-managed public art space