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Agriculture & Environment: Biodiversity

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Reconciling the need to protect global biodiversity with the need to promote social and economic growth, particularly in the developing world, has become one of the biggest challenges of the modern era.

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Opinions and Analysis

Earth from space Science must guide us towards a more sustainable future

A meeting in London this week will show whether science can not only diagnose our environmental crisis but also provide effective solutions.

23 March 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Asia–Pacific Analysis: Launching a second Green Revolution

Feeding South-East Asia's rapidly growing population requires a second Green Revolution, says Crispin Maslog.

23 February 2012 | EN | 中文

Policy Briefs

Drylands, Nicaragua Promoting small-scale planting of trees in dryland areas

Planting trees in dryland regions can negatively impact biodiversity, and policies must promote the practice on a smaller scale.

18 April 2011 | EN
Source: NCCR North-South

Tackling malnutrition with traditional knowledge

Traditional knowledge can inform strategies for improving nutrition and help vulnerable populations cope with environmental change.

20 January 2010 | EN
Source: UN Standing Committee on Nutrition


News and Features

A rainforest in Brazil Brazilians top biodiversity and Rio+20 awareness poll

Brazil heads a list of eight countries polled for awareness and understanding of biodiversity and Rio+20.

23 May 2012 | EN | ES

Beetles Cocoa and palm oil crop failures linked to pesticides

The decline of cocoa and palm oil production can be linked to pesticides that kill pollinators, researchers say.

18 May 2012 | EN

Practical Guides

Reporting biodiversity loss the world over

Tips on how journalists can report increasing biodiversity loss and its implications at the local level.

27 February 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: IIED