https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=biodiversity&parent=environmentBiodiversity RSS feeds.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:53:06 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/invasive-lake-weed-turned-to-clean-energy-in-ethiopia/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/invasive-lake-weed-turned-to-clean-energy-in-ethiopia/Ethiopian researchers are turning water hyacinth from an environmental threat to biogas fuel and fertiliser. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:02:45 GMT+0000Solomon Yimerhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/imported-ladybirds-save-grenadas-ice-cream-fruit/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/imported-ladybirds-save-grenadas-ice-cream-fruit/Scientists and local farmers in Grenada are joining forces to use natural enemies to protect their profitable soursop trees from pests. Tue, 20 May 2025 12:26:31 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/genebanks-needed-for-climate-resilient-crops-to-thrive/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/genebanks-needed-for-climate-resilient-crops-to-thrive/Investment in Africa's genebanks is vital to protect its agricultural biodiversity and develop climate-resilient crops. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:51:20 GMT+0000Joyce Maruhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/ai-sifts-africas-natural-remedies-for-drug-discovery/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/ai-sifts-africas-natural-remedies-for-drug-discovery/Researchers use AI to screen hundreds of natural compounds in a bid to develop new drugs for neglected diseases. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:41:37 GMT+0000Ogechi Ekeanyanwuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/collaboration-for-sustainable-amazon-food-production/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/collaboration-for-sustainable-amazon-food-production/Initiatives include tree planting, crop rotation and biodigesters. Thu, 30 May 2024 09:26:06 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/reviving-use-of-local-seeds-in-african-farming/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/reviving-use-of-local-seeds-in-african-farming/Growing more local seeds in Africa can solve the region’s food insecurity and climate problems. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:39:54 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/recipes-for-sustainable-food-systems/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/recipes-for-sustainable-food-systems/Recipes popular in South Asia have been found to have a surprisingly high impact on the environment. Wed, 3 Apr 2024 09:15:18 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/sea-cucumber-nurseries-could-protect-coral-reefs/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/sea-cucumber-nurseries-could-protect-coral-reefs/Boosting sea cucumber numbers in the Asia Pacific could restore their vital services to corals, say researchers. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:11:17 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/govts-should-stop-converting-land-use-un-scientist/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/govts-should-stop-converting-land-use-un-scientist/Barron Joseph Orr, top scientist at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, unravels land degradation data. Mon, 6 Nov 2023 03:09:12 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/fresh-tack-needed-to-save-landscapes-hit-by-climate-crisis/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/fresh-tack-needed-to-save-landscapes-hit-by-climate-crisis/A new approach to restoring landscapes looks at the whole picture, from crop pests to soil degradation. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:17:22 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/carbon-storing-forest-canopies-face-tipping-point/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/carbon-storing-forest-canopies-face-tipping-point/Tropical forest canopies act as a crucial carbon sink, helping curb global warming. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:00:24 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/social-media-fuelling-risky-bushmeat-sales-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/social-media-fuelling-risky-bushmeat-sales-study/Governments should regulate bushmeat sales to protect species biodiversity and public health, a study says. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:29:23 GMT+0000Josfyn Ubahttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/qa-it-is-still-possible-to-conserve-the-amazon/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/qa-it-is-still-possible-to-conserve-the-amazon/Commitment is needed from grassroots groups through to governments, says Amazon expert Avecita Chicchón. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:06:20 GMT+0000Claudia Mazzeohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/more-than-half-amazon-rainforest-damaged-felled/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/more-than-half-amazon-rainforest-damaged-felled/Land degradation threatens 38 per cent of Amazon forests not yet deforested, according to new analysis. Thu, 2 Feb 2023 04:24:21 GMT+0000Washington Castilhoshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/coral-species-that-withstand-ocean-warming-identified/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/coral-species-that-withstand-ocean-warming-identified/Scientists identify coral species that they say can withstand global warming and help revive damaged reefs. Mon, 9 Jan 2023 01:41:04 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/use-wild-species-sustainably-to-meet-world-food-needs/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/use-wild-species-sustainably-to-meet-world-food-needs/More sustainable use of wild species could help achieve global hunger goals, say authors of a landmark report. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:51:32 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/land-restoration-urgent-as-degradation-hits-poorest-un/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/land-restoration-urgent-as-degradation-hits-poorest-un/An investment of US$1.6 trillion is needed to restore 1 billion hectares of degraded land by 2030, UN report says. Wed, 4 May 2022 10:47:14 GMT+0000Mohammed El-Saidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/sequencing-100000-species-to-secure-food-supplies/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/sequencing-100000-species-to-secure-food-supplies/An initiative seeks to sequence 100,000 species in Africa to boost resilient and sustainable food systems. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:20:49 GMT+0000John Agabahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/invasive-species-prevention-could-save-trillions/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/invasive-species-prevention-could-save-trillions/Invasive species prevention could save trillions of dollars, say scientists, protecting ecosystems and livelihoods. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:39:52 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/indigenous-people-raise-voices-to-avert-amazon-tipping-point/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/indigenous-people-raise-voices-to-avert-amazon-tipping-point/Many scientific interventions to save the Amazon are failing to consider local communities, forum hears. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:49:24 GMT+0000Aleida Rueda