Knowledge Management for Biodiversity
Join the KM4B Webinar Series to learn about knowledge management in the context of biodiversity, its protocols, and the importance of accessible data and information for effective biodiversity governance. Explore key initiatives and tools supporting the collection, curation, and sharing of biodivers
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Bitesize Biodiversity
Discover how your garden can be a hub for biodiversity with 12 monthly actions to support local species. This guide provides practical ideas for each month, complete with informational resources and video tutorials. Take small steps each month to make a big impact on biodiversity in your area.
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Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in Development and Land Management
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach in development and land management to enhance the natural environment by creating or improving habitats. It aims to leave the environment in a better state than before, providing measurable benefits for biodiversity. Existing duties and upcoming mandatory r
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Understanding the Paradox of Plankton and Biodiversity Correlates
The paradox of plankton challenges the theory that the number of species should match available resources, as seen in diverse plankton ecosystems. Explanations include resource partitioning, temporal and spatial heterogeneity, predation, adaptation to disturbance, and evolutionary processes. Biodive
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Biodiversity Parks of Delhi: Oasis of Nature in the Urban Jungle
Delhi's Biodiversity Parks, including the Yamuna Biodiversity Park and Aravalli Biodiversity Park, are unique landscapes that serve as home to vanishing species, wetlands, grasslands, and medicinal herbs. These parks offer ecological, cultural, and educational benefits, representing a conservation s
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Wild Coast N2 Biodiversity Offset Project Overview
In 2014, SANRAL initiated the N2 Wild Coast Biodiversity Offset project to conserve biodiversity in selected sites along the Wild Coast region. The project aims to protect and promote the unique biodiversity of these areas without introducing new species or disrupting local communities. Through acti
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Biodiversity Cooperation and Challenges in Hungary and EU Presidency 2024
Enhancing cooperation for the Convention on Biological Diversity is a key focus for Ditta Greguss, a biodiversity policy advisor in Hungary. The country has adopted key frameworks and strategies, leading up to its EU Presidency in the second half of 2024. Several significant events and conferences a
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Government Initiatives and Impact on Biodiversity Conservation in India
India, a mega-diverse country, has taken significant steps to protect biodiversity through various initiatives and laws. The government has established protected areas, enacted the Wildlife Protection Act, and set up the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. Research organizations like the Wildlife Institu
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Understanding Biodiversity and Conservation: Importance and Key Concepts
Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, encompassing all species and ecosystems. Conservation efforts are crucial to preserve genetic, species, and ecological diversity. The values of biodiversity range from productive and economic to social and aesthetic. Maintaining a balance in ecosystems,
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Importance of Biodiversity and Sustainability in Ecosystems
Biodiversity, the richness of life in genes, species, and ecosystems, plays a crucial role in sustaining the health of our planet and its inhabitants. It provides essential resources such as food, medicine, and economic benefits. Sustainability, the ability of ecosystems to maintain their structure
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Saturna Island Parks & Recreation Commission Community Survey Overview
Saturna Island Parks and Recreation Commission (SIPRC) is seeking community input for their Five Year Strategic Plan to enhance recreation programs and parks on Saturna Island. The survey aims to gather feedback on services, challenges, operating principles, values, goals, and workplan. With 130 res
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Shared Challenges in Biodiversity Informatics Collaboration
The Coalition of Open Biodiversity Infrastructures and Networks aims to enhance collaboration for comprehensive biodiversity data management and accessibility. They focus on delivering biodiversity knowledge effectively, enabling stakeholder participation, promoting open data sharing, mobilizing his
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Legal Compliance for Biodiversity Conservation in Agriculture
International conventions play a key role in setting norms and standards for biodiversity conservation in agriculture. The Convention on Biological Diversity, Rio Convention, Ramsar Convention, and others are vital agreements shaping policies around biodiversity. The focus is on conserving biologica
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National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans in Light of COP Decisions
National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP) play a crucial role in implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity. This involves developing strategies, integrating biodiversity into various sectors, and engaging stakeholders for effective implementation. Various COP decisions emph
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Strengthening Biodiversity Data Management in Togo
This project in Togo aims to strengthen biodiversity data management by modernizing the National Herbarium, digitizing records, and collaborating with GBIF partners. The program, funded by the European Union, focuses on capacity enhancement, data publication, and establishing a national network of d
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Understanding Ecology: Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Energy Flow
Explore the intricate world of ecology through topics such as ecosystems, biodiversity, energy flow, and nutrient cycling. Delve into the concept of niches, biodiversity levels, and the importance of energy flow and materials cycling in sustaining ecosystems. Learn about the nitrogen and carbon cycl
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GEF Funding for Enabling Activities and Support to Biodiversity
GEF provides financial support for enabling activities related to biodiversity and climate change, with a focus on funding national strategies, action plans, and reports. The support includes access to funds for implementing enabling activities and engaging with international conventions. Countries
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Proposed Trails, Open Space, and Parks Program Tax Increase Ballot Question
The ballot question proposes increasing city taxes to generate $11,134,000 annually, starting January 1, 2022, to support the Trails, Open Space, and Parks (TOPS) program. The increase in sales and use tax from 0.1% to 0.2% aims to fund the acquisition, development, and maintenance of parks, trails,
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Spring 2023 Tennis Court Proposal and Recommended Option
Spring 2023 brings forth three proposals for the tennis team: using Solanco High School courts for all matches and practices, playing away matches and practicing at local parks, or a mix of home matches at Solanco and practice at parks. The recommended option suggests playing all away matches and pr
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Dimensions of Biodiversity - Exploring Earth's Diverse Ecosystems
The Dimensions of Biodiversity initiative, starting with a 10-year campaign, aims to characterize the genetic, functional, and ecological diversity on Earth through innovative research approaches. Funded projects include studies on tree communities, gut microbiota of bees, vulnerability of biodivers
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The Impact of Invasive Species on Biodiversity and Ecosystems
The introduction of foreign species can have detrimental effects on biodiversity, ecosystems, and even humans. Invasive species like the Sea Lamprey and Burmese Python disrupt natural habitats, leading to a decline in biodiversity and posing risks to native species and human populations. However, th
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Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Loss and Conservation Efforts
Habitat loss is a significant threat to species worldwide, with forests, swamps, plains, and other habitats disappearing due to human activities. The decline of black rhinos and the conservation efforts made to protect them illustrate the impact of such activities on wildlife populations. African Pa
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Understanding Population Dynamics and Biodiversity Loss
The content discusses the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem function, causes of biodiversity loss, factors affecting declining biodiversity, and strategies for managing populations and ecosystems to restore biodiversity. It covers topics such as population growth rates, habitat loss, climate
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Contesting Boundaries: Sliammon First Nation's Struggle with Desolation Sound Parks
Sliammon First Nation, BC Parks, and settler conservationist Jon Clapperton explore the complex power dynamics and competing narratives surrounding Desolation Sound Parks. The area's history reveals a tumultuous interplay between indigenous perceptions of the environment, outsider viewpoints, and st
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Overview of The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)
The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) was developed in response to CBD COP-10 and aims to address the gap in biodiversity finance by supporting countries in mobilizing resources to implement National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). With funding from various sources, BIOFIN
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Post-COVID Economic Recovery Aligned with Global Biodiversity Goals
Global economic recovery post-COVID presents a crucial opportunity to prioritize biodiversity alongside financial stimuli. Existing recovery packages lack explicit consideration for biodiversity, indicating the need for alignment with post-2020 global biodiversity frameworks to promote green recover
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Influence of Income on Residential Yard Biodiversity in Baltimore
Residential yards in Baltimore, regardless of life stage, exhibit variations in biodiversity based on residents' income levels rather than other factors. The study explores how time and money influence plant diversity in yards, hypothesizing that residents with less money but more time will have hig
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The Significance of Biodiversity in Ecosystems
Biodiversity plays a crucial role in boosting ecosystem productivity by ensuring each species contributes uniquely. Measuring biodiversity involves counting species in an area, with a higher species diversity indicating greater biodiversity. Despite this importance, an alarming number of species go
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Understanding Biodiversity: A Comprehensive Overview
Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth, is a subject of fascination and importance for scientists and the general public alike. This content delves into the immense diversity of species, the levels of biodiversity (genetic, species, ecosystem), and the significance of preserving this rich tapest
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Los Angeles County Regional Parks Measure A TAP Implementation Update
Los Angeles County Regional Parks and Open Space District (RPOSD) Measure A involves the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to promote park and open space equity in communities with identified needs. This initiative aims to create high-quality parks through grant programs focusing on various categor
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The Inspiring Story of Rosa Parks: A Champion of Civil Rights
Rosa Parks, born in Alabama in 1912, made history by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person, sparking the Montgomery bus boycott that lasted 381 days. Her bravery, strength, and refusal to back down led to significant accomplishments, such as earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in
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Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Activist Trailblazer
Rosa Parks, an African-American civil rights activist, gained fame in the 1950s for her courageous act of defiance on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement in America. Through her actions, Rosa Parks stood up against oppression, embodying traits of just
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Importance of Biodiversity in Environmental Preservation
Understanding the significance of biodiversity is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment. Biodiversity encompasses the range of species and organisms within communities, playing a vital role in sustaining ecosystems and food sources. Loss of biodiversity can have detrimental effects on variou
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Clark County Parks Parking Fee Program 2020 Update Review
Overview of the Clark County Parks Parking Fee Program 2020 update, including information on parking fees, revenue, transaction volume, and annual pass sales at various park locations. The review covers data from 2018 to 2020, highlighting changes in fee collection and sales volume. For more details
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Exploring the Intersection of Biodiversity and Climate Change Post-2020
The post-2020 global biodiversity framework delves into the crucial linkages between biodiversity and climate change, emphasizing the need for transformative changes and smart, scalable targets. It raises questions about the role of youth, politicians, and the business sector in biodiversity conserv
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National Natural Parks of Ukraine: Exploring Unique Conservation Areas
Discover the diverse national natural parks of Ukraine, from the picturesque Azov-Siva National Nature Park in Kherson region to the culturally significant Boykivshchyna in Lviv region. These parks are designated to preserve valuable natural ecosystems and offer recreational opportunities for visito
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Aichi Biodiversity Targets 2011-2020 Summary and Strategic Goals
The Aichi Biodiversity Targets outline strategic goals to address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss, reduce direct pressures on biodiversity, improve biodiversity status, enhance ecosystem services, and strengthen implementation. Targets include raising awareness, integrating biodiversity v
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Biodiversity Mitigation in Victoria, Australia: A Case Study
Exploring the biodiversity offsetting system in Victoria, Australia, this case study focuses on the state's efforts to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain. The modules cover topics such as ecological vegetation classes, habitat condition scores, offset implementation, and the evolution of offsetting pract
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Implications of GBF and White Paper on Financial Companies
The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) aims to address biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems through urgent action. Financial companies and businesses play a crucial role in the full implementation of the framework by providing adequate financial resources and technology transfer to developing c
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Exploring Ownership of Biodiversity and Land for Better Environmental Policy
This project delves into the ownership of biodiversity and land, aiming to combine data on valuable land for biodiversity with economic data. By identifying actors influencing biodiversity, a new statistical module within environmental accounts in Sweden is to be developed. Utilizing geospatial info
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