From ambition to biodiversity action: Time to hold actors accountable
Next spring, government envoys are convening at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) in Kunming, China, to negotiate new global biodiversity... [mehr]
Deutsches Zentrum für integrative Biodiversitätsforschung (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig
Where the wild bears are
Large land animals have a significant impact on the ecology and biodiversity of the areas they inhabit and traverse. If, for example, the routes... [mehr]
Decline of plant pollinators threatens biodiversity
First global estimate of the importance of pollen maters for plant seed production - - Joint media release with University of Konstanz, based... [mehr]
More and more roads but little knowledge about their impact on wildlife
In their meta-study, the Spanish scientists reviewed over a thousand studies on the effects of road networks on wildlife. They found that the... [mehr]
Species extinction seen also in literature
The planet's biodiversity is declining. In its latest report, the World Biodiversity Council (IPBES) states that at least 680 species of... [mehr]
Large herbivore can reduce fire risks
In many parts of the world, socio-economic drivers are causing large-scale land abandonment. Nomadic practices and pastoralism are decreasing... [mehr]
Urban life is not to everyone’s taste
Habitat change, for example through urbanisation, is one of the most important causes of biodiversity decline. By 2050, settlements and cities... [mehr]
Protection of biological diversity via the Common Agricultural Policy is achievable
By the end of May, the European Union wants to clarify the conditions in which farmers are to receive future support under the CAP. The tough... [mehr]
Limited value of tree plantations for biodiversity conservation
In light of declining natural forests, tree plantations may seem like a good way to replace forest habitats. But what are the possible benefits of... [mehr]