biodiversity

Fast Forests, The Miyawaki Way

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Akira Miyawaki, an award-winning botanist and former professor, developed the Miyawaki Method of reforestation/afforestation after observing natural Shinto shrines. These shrines are part of the natural landscape and the vegetation that grows around them is reminiscent of ancient forest structures (Nordson Green Earth). Based on the plant interactions around these shrines, Miyawaki turned his observations […]

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability

Business and Biodiversity: How Do We Assess The Impacts?

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Biodiversity is disappearing at an alarming rate with species extinction and ecosystem degradation accelerating owing to human activities. With projections indicating that biodiversity loss, particularly rising species extinctions, will likely persist without substantial intervention. Weak or poorly enforced environmental laws allow prolific biodiversity loss. Individual consumption patterns lead to high demand for products that rely

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Business, Environment, Government

Bridging Business and Nature in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

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Biodiversity loss is one of the most pressing global issues of climate change we face, resulting primarily from human activities. From deforestation to habitat destruction, our actions are pushing many species to the brink of extinction. Companies worldwide often contribute to environmental degradation through their harmful business practices, yet they also have the power to

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Business, Environment, Sustainability
Silhouette of Fishermen with their Fishnets

Biodiversity and Poverty Alleviation

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In order to comprehensively understand the issue of poverty and how we alleviate it, we must recognise the role of biodiversity. Marginalised people depend on biodiversity for food security. Because of the need for poverty alleviation, there is a risk that conservation efforts could exclude areas which do not immediately impact human well-being, and by

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Environment, Science, Sustainability

The Effects between Climate Change and Biodiversity

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The relationship between the effects of biodiversity and climate change is complex and dynamic. Moreover, climate change can directly impact the growth and development of plants, animals, and other organisms (Gray, S. B. et al, 2016; Cavicchioli, R. et al., 2019). Climate change is causing an array of changes on land, such as more frequent

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Environment, Science, Sustainability

Wildlife Protection Around the World

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In this era of globalization, we correlate wildlife with natural parks and sanctuaries. However, remaining animals in the wild face many threats from humans. Poaching and hunting endanger many of these animals. A lot of attention is now directed to breeding techniques. They are used to increase the number of wildlife in captivity. These steps

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Environment, Strategy, Sustainability
Bus stops for bees

Why one city has built bus stops for bees

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What do bees and bus stops have to do with each other you ask? Well, continue reading to find out! As the world’s bee populations continue to decline, Utrecht-a city in Holland-has taken steps to welcome these pollinators. Waiting for the bus is typically uneventful, unless you live here. By fitting out over 300 bus

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Environment, Innovation, Society, Sustainability
Reforestation

What is Reforestation and Why is it Important?

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Reforestation is more than just planting trees. It’s also a strategy for tackling climate change. Despite attempts to mitigate its effects, climate change continues to impact our society. Some of the crises we face include extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and diminishing food security. As levels of carbon dioxide within the atmosphere increase, so do

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Environment, Health, Science, Sustainability
Benefits of Environmental Volunteering

Heal Nature to Heal Yourself: The Benefits of Environmental Volunteering

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Mental health and climate change are contentious problems in today’s society, and both place impact on our overall quality of life. Globally, millions of individuals suffer from mental health issues. On top of this, there exists the constantly looming existential threat of climate change. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to either of these problems.

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability
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