biodiversity Archives - ClimaTalk

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Nature-based solutions (NbS) are an umbrella term that involves using nature to address societal problems as well as create benefits for biodiversity and climate action. NbS have gained traction in international policy in recent years as a form of climate action being mentioned in various COPs. There is potential for NbS to combat the biodiversity and climate crises, however, the site-specific nature of NbS, makes it difficult to generalise and compare with other alternatives.

Wildfires: Their Impact On Climate, Biodiversity And Society

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Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity due to rising global temperatures, posing a significant threat to climate, biodiversity, and society. Wildfires not only contribute to climate change but also disrupt ecosystems, leading to biodiversity loss and detrimental effects on human health and economies. Effective policy interventions are needed to manage wildfires, mitigate their causes, and reduce their impact on communities and ecosystems.

What Are OECMs and How Do They Work?

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Other Effective Conservation Methods (OECMs) are sites that effectively conserve biodiversity even if biodiversity conservation isn’t their primary purpose. They differ from protected areas which are established specifically for biodiversity conservation, whilst OECMs don’t require conservation as the main goal. OECMs have the potential to help achieve effective and equitable conservation, though concerns remain regarding their implementation.

Fighting On Two Fronts: The Twin Climate And Biodiversity Crises

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The climate crisis and biodiversity crisis are deeply interconnected, and both need to be solved. There has been limited focus on jointly tackling climate change and biodiversity loss in international policy. As a year with 3 COPs, 2024 provides a unique opportunity to implement policy to solve both the climate and biodiversity crises and reassess how the international system tackles these crises.

Ecological Consequences Of Dam Destruction: A Focus On The Nova Kakhovka Dam

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May 23, 2024

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The Nova Kakhova Dam destruction in June 2023 was one of the largest environmental disasters of our time. Significant downstream impacts were nitrogen, phosphorus and metal pollution, loss of protected habitats, water logging, loss of biodiversity and marine pollution. Upstream impacts were loss of irrigation and drinking water supply, reduction in hydropower capacity and habitat destruction.

The Power of Participative Preparation – Investigating the Effect on International Organizations’ Policy Ambition and Comprehensiveness in Biodiversity Governance

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Apr 17, 2024

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by Lara Breitmoser Provenance of the research: 1. Abstract/Summary: The international community has so far failed to halt the loss of biodiversity including falling short of all Aichi targets the UN had set for 2020. Drawing the lessons from the previous defeat, the parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity decided to change to a...

Kanuk, et al. v. State of Alaska

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Mar 18, 2024

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by Anna Bortolussi Six Alaskan children brought a complaint against the State of Alaska, alleging that the state was in violation of the Alaska Constitution and in breach of their public trust duty by failing to, among other things, reduce and limit GHGs emissions. They claimed that this breach was affecting their present and future...

Agroforestry For Biodiversity And Climate Resilience

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Jun 28, 2023

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In addition to food production, modern agriculture must provide ecosystem services such as water quality, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and nutrient cycling. Agroforestry provides ecosystem services by managing trees together with annual crops or pasture lands. A paradigm shift toward agroforestry comes with opportunities for technology, diversification, and employment in agriculture.

Oceans And Their Threats

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May 2, 2023

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Marine ecosystems and habitats are at the precipice of severe loss of life as we know it. Human intervention has enabled irreversible damage, which comes back to our standards of living. Indigenous communities are at the forefront of the consequences, and need safeguarding now more than ever.

The Other Environmental Front: What To Expect From The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

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Apr 30, 2023

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The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is the first set of biodiversity targets in over a decade, setting ambitious goals for the 2020s. Particular milestones are the commitment to protecting 30% of all land areas and ocean territories as well as focusing on consulting, valuing, and protecting indigenous stewards. Criticism includes its non-binding legal nature, previous failures to commit, and a Western approach to conservation which might threaten indigenous autonomy.