2010 was supposed to be the year that the world reversed the loss of biodiversity. Countries have failed to reach this target, however, and species are becoming extinct at far more than 100 times the natural rate. The loss of biodiversity has huge implications for reducing poverty, addressing climate change, and for whatever food or drink will be on tonight’s dinner table.
November 4, 2010
SAW: This time it’s for real
Rhino poaching in southern Africa has escalated to horrific levels. The 2010 death toll is higher than the three previous years combined, with 20 rhinos being poached every month. Earth-Touch has put together a short video that highlights this shocking reality. We need to raise awareness and gather funds to strengthen anti-poaching units. If you would like to get involved, visit Stop Rhino Poaching and join the community, or CLICK HERE to join our campaign.
October 27, 2010
October 21, 2010
Is biodiversity loss caused by our failure to communicate?
One of the most powerful points coming out of Nagoya, made both explicitly and also hidden in the maelstrom of debate around biodiversity policy, is that the way we communicate is fundamental to the success of biodiversity conservation.
To learn more, visit the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at http://www.iucn.org/cbd/meetings/nagoya_2010/news/?6315/Love-Not-Loss-Communicating-Biodiversity
