Biodiversity Summit Opens Amid Severe Funding Shortfall
#Biodiversity #COP17Fundraising to protect global biodiversity has fallen far short of goals ahead of the COP17 summit in Armenia, where nearly 200 countries will assess progress on protecting 30% of land and water by 2030. read more
Costa Rica's golden toad extinct, urging action on climate crisis
#biodiversity #extinctionCosta Rica's golden toad has been declared extinct as biodiversity conferences struggle with lack of interest and concrete action. Climate change overshadows nature loss, with a call to shift focus to the immediate dangers faced by humans and animals. read more
"Urgent Action Needed: Addressing Biodiversity Loss Through Scientific Collaboration"
#Biodiversity #ConservationAmidst the deforested landscape in Madagascar, Angela McLean emphasizes the importance of utilizing science and collaboration to combat biodiversity loss as nations gather in Colombia for Cop16, stressing the need for global north support and local partnerships. read more