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Tag: ecosystem services

Mangrove forests have been reported to buffer areas against various storms - a valuable ecosystem service. Jakub Hałun, Wikimedia Commons

Big insurance urges government and private sectors to invest in protecting biodiversity

One-fifth of all countries risk natural collapse, says a new Swiss RE report. The insurance company states the need to invest in biodiversity

 
Small acacia trees being readied for planting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

What are – and aren’t – nature-based solutions?

Multinationals are increasingly reaching climate goals through what are known as 'nature based solutions,' but they can be a tricky business.

 
A view of the Secretariat Building, with Members States’ flags flying in the foreground, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. UN Photo

Green recovery pledges and notorious absences dominate UN Biodiversity Summit

Bolsonaro decries “absurd international rules” and member states include ecosytems in COVID-19 recovery at first UN Biodiversity Summit.

 
Sichuan's Jiuzhaigou nature reserve, a landscape of connected valleys in southwest China. Roman Korzh, Flickr

Increasing protected areas could yield USD 250 billion in economic output

A new report finds that economic benefits of expanding protected areas to cover 30% of the planet's lands and oceans outweigh the costs 5-to-1.

 
At the foothills of the Atewa Forest. Ahtziri Gonzalez, CIFOR

Yes, Ghana should mine bauxite, but not in critical ecosystems like Atewa Forest

A lawsuit against the West African government over the Atewa Forest landscape elucidates the need to balance development and biodiversity.

 

Best of Landscape News 2019: Restoration

From the adoption of a new U.N. Decade to efforts happening in local communities around the globe, here's our pick of 2019's top stories on restoration.

 
Acacia trees are readied to be planted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

Food, water, economic security improved through blueprint for ecological restoration standards

Scientists create the second edition of restoration standards to help guide a U.N.-led decade focused on restoring degraded ecosystems.

 
A native mago tree in northern Ghana. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

From Indigenous apps to arts festivals, the many ways Africa is restoring itself

The Global Landscapes Forum in Accra, Ghana, on 29-30 October 2019 focused on local African restoration initiatives across the continent.

 
Cyprus trees at sunset in the Everglades. G.Gardner, NPSphoto

The Everglades, forever more

In southern Florida, the Everglades ecosystem is grounds for one of history’s most ambitious restoration projects. Here's its story.

 

Why carbon might tell us less than we think

Speakers warn against overlooking other ecological indicators

 

Coming soon: Fateful update on the state of nature

A preview of landmark report on biodiversity and ecosystems, releasing 6 May

 

A textual digest of U.N. resolution for restoration

10-point summary of the official adopted document

 
Tapping and selling pine sap

Private capital in conservation: addressing cost concerns

Upcoming digital summit

 

Homespun strategy in paying for nature’s services reveals shortcomings

Scientists advise comprehensive planning

 

Paying for rainforests: current PLoS research on the economic valuation of ecosystem services

Man-made climate change and large-scale alteration of the landscape are affecting the planet and the ecosystem services upon which humans depend.  These alterations include loss of forests that were once large carbon sinks, loss of pollination services provided by bees, loss of ecosystem resilience in the face of natural disasters, and many others. While ecologists […]

 

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