Biodiversity

The positive outcome reached over COP16 biodiversity negotiations in Rome

The continued meeting of the parties to the COP16 Global Biodiversity Conference in Rome ended on February 27, 2025. This meeting reached important agreements that show the global community's determination to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

How AI combats climate change and mitigates its impact

Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues humanity has to deal with today. In this article, we discuss how AI combats climate change.

A step closer to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

England is one step closer to embracing "Biodiversity Net Gain" (BNG) as a fundamental principle for future developments On Wednesday, September 27th, the government revealed...

Could biodiversity decline be fueling spreading viruses?

Researchers reveal the interconnected nature of environmental changes, biodiversity decline, and the spread of pathogens.

DNA breakthrough reveals genetic diversity of invasive fish

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is unveiling the genetic diversity of invasive fish, revolutionising conservation efforts.

Maternal care deficiency: Affecting development and health of carpenter bees

York University researchers have discovered that while most bees are solitary creatures, there is a remarkable exception in the form of tiny carpenter bee species when concerning maternal care.

Farmers cultivating habitats: A vital link between food security and biodiversity

Although it may seem unnatural, researchers reveal forests provide a superior habitat for forest-dwelling wildlife than declining forests. This discovery has only reaffirmed the vital link between food security and biodiversity.

Unlocking plant evolution mysteries: Algae’s 600 million year clue

The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution.

10 small projects to save the planet using environmental satellite data 

A series of groundbreaking projects, funded by the UK Space Agency, harness environmental satellite data to address issues like water pollution, carbon emissions, and biodiversity threats.

Growing green: Changing the face of UK communities with Biodiversity Net Gain

The government's new Biodiversity Net Gain policy will be a crucial first step towards helping our natural habitats to recover.

Monitoring ecosystems from space to calculate biodiversity net gain

Shashin Mishra, Vice-President of EMEA at AiDash, examines how monitoring ecosystems from space can revolutionise biodiversity net gain progress and aid the eco-crisis.

Study reveals origins of pygmy right whale, settling debate

After years of contention, researchers have reached a definitive conclusion regarding the evolutionary origins of the pygmy right whale A recent study published in Marine...

Hold businesses accountable for protecting and restoring nature

Jenni Black, Nature Transformation Lead at the World Benchmarking Alliance, argues that we must hold businesses accountable for protecting and restoring nature.

Tropical kelp forest “twice the normal size” discovered in the Galapagos Islands

A tropical kelp forest of “enormous importance” has been found in the Galapagos Islands, harbouring potential for massive carbon sequestration.

An ecosystem approach to the River Thames

Anna Forbes, Thames Rivers Trust Administrator at the Thames Rivers Trust, shares with us an ecosystem approach to the River Thames.

Biodiversity and the benefits of nature to the workforce

Exploring the relationship between mental health, the workforce, and biodiversity, workplaces should be encouraging their employees to volunteer in nature more.

Animals and climate change: which animals will be most resilient?

As the effects of global warming induce deadly weather patterns and disruptions to ecosystems, researchers analyse the outcomes of animals and climate change.

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