Two-thirds of the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) are unlikely to be achieved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore, “it’s time to rethink sustainable pathways for our planet.” argue Robin
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More than 500 species are on the verge of extinction in the 20 years as a result of human activities, according to a new study published on 1 June in
On Wednesday, the European Commission revealed its proposed biodiversity strategy to protect nature and restore ecosystems. The ambitious long-term plan, finally unveiled on 20 May following a number of postponements
On 26th February, the European Commission is due to present its biodiversity strategy, anticipating the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15)
Identifying optimal crop rotation strategies could improve long-term yields and reduce pesticide use, according to a new paper published on 16 January in PLOS Computational Biology (1). The authors used
Climate change could have serious implications for earthworm communities, according to the first global earthworm map published on 24 October in Nature (1). Earthworms are arguably one of the most
A report outlining the results of a large 18-year habitat study published on 27 September in Science highlights the immense value of habitat connectivity and biodiversity (1). The authors suggest
If you can’t beat them, join them. Or so the old adage goes. And that’s exactly what scientists working at the SMART Research Institute (SMATRI) in Indonesia are doing. The
Plant extinctions are occurring at an alarming rate, according to a comprehensive global survey
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According to a new study published on 10 June in Nature Ecology & Evolution, nearly 600 plant species have become extinct over the past two and a half centuries (1).
A new paper published earlier this month on 15 May in Science Advances demonstrates the potential cascade of co-extinction in networks of plant species and pollinators in Europe (1). The