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First-of-its-kind study shows conservation actions work - and are effective at slowing biodiversity loss: https://lnkd.in/eu2RqQAF A new comprehensive study, led by Re:wild, IUCN, DICE, University of Kent, University of Oxford and published in Science Magazine, looked at the impact of a wide range of conservation interventions globally and over time. “If you look only at the trend of species declines, it would be easy to think that we’re failing to protect biodiversity, but you would not be looking at the full picture,” said Dr. Penny Langhammer, lead author of the study and executive vice president of Re:wild. “What we show with this paper is that conservation is, in fact, working to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.” The paper, which represents the first time anyone has looked at conservation actions comprehensively across the world and across different levels of biodiversity and over time, argues that there must be more investment in conservation, not only from governments, but from companies, private individuals and civil society. This must happen in addition to a move away from investments that harm the planet, like unsustainable consumption and production. Learn more about this study - link in bio. This work was conceived and funded through the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) by the @gef_global_environment. 📸: 1.) Andrew Snyder 2.) Bahamas National Trust 3.) Bobby Neptune 4.) Robin Moore #ConservationWorks #Biodiversity #Conservation #NatureBasedSolutions #Rewild

One of the top drivers of biodiversity loss, invasive species are not only costly but labour-intensive to manage once established. We may not have all the answers at the outset or complete certainty on a management plan's effectiveness. But we're always learning and collaborating with communities, researchers and partners to find the solutions with best available information. As a conservation and stewardship practitioner, what strategies have worked for you? The Conservation Conversations blog series tackles some of the world's most pressing conservation issues. NCC will be welcoming the world to Quebec this fall as we co-host the ILCN Congress, presented by RBC, and discuss the work and relationships needed to build a resilient world. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wL5EB #ILCN

🌟 Achievement Unlocked! 🌟 I am thrilled to share that I have successfully completed Module 1: Introduction to The IUCN Red List! 📜✨ This course provided an in-depth understanding of the IUCN Red List, a critical tool for assessing the conservation status of species worldwide. 🌍🦜🌱 Key takeaways include: 🔹 The importance of biodiversity and conservation. 🔹 How species are categorized and assessed. 🔹 The global impact of the IUCN Red List on conservation efforts. This knowledge empowers me to contribute more effectively to biodiversity protection and bushfire management, aligning with my passion for environmental sustainability. 🌳🔥 A big thank you to the IUCN Red List team for offering such an insightful and valuable course. I am excited to apply what I've learned to make a positive impact on our planet! 🌏💚 #Conservation #Biodiversity #IUCNRedList #EnvironmentalSustainability #ContinuousLearning

"TERI’s Solutions for Sustainable Development" is a compilation of 60 ‘knowledge products’ to instill the practice of #sustainability for a wide range of stakeholders. These solutions are the tangible pathways for effective realization of #sustainabledevelopment by the #globalcommunity. One of the Solution is👌- BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION STRATEGY AND ACTION PLANS 🐾🌳🦋🌿🐢🐝🦉🌾🌱🦀 The purpose is to develop biodiversity conservation strategies and action plans (BSAPs) from local to national levels. 📚 Read here for more: https://lnkd.in/gSnePkyj The research publication reflects a vast array of work the organization has been doing since 1974 and TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute’s solution-based approach in tackling global problems pertaining to #environment, #energy and #climate. The research professionals of TERI have immensely contributed in developing these solutions through their unceasing effort and dedication. #TERIat50 #50thAnniversary #SustainableSolutions

Are Biodiversity Credits the Answer to Conservation? 🌿 A recent Mongabay commentary explores the growing popularity of biodiversity credits and why they may not provide meaningful protection for ecosystems. The article highlights concerns around monetizing nature, the risks posed to indigenous communities, and the need for community-led conservation efforts over market-based solutions. Let's rethink how we approach biodiversity conservation to ensure we protect nature and its people sustainably. 📖 Read more and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/dNAu7Zt3 #Biodiversity #Conservation #Sustainability #IndigenousRights #ClimateAction #OYUGreen

There’s a new study with some catchy headlines worth unpacking. Beyond the figure of 1.2% protection needed, are some really important insights for conservation: 1) The location of protected areas matters. 2) Governments are often failing to safeguard the biodiverse areas that are most urgently in need of protection. 3) In 2020, researchers identified half of the Earth’s land surface that, if protected, would reverse biodiversity loss and enhance natural carbon removal. The 1.2% figure in the heading is focussed solely on curbing the majority of imminent extinctions, not recovery efforts in full. 4) In addition to the locations of nature that we choose to protect, quality and effectiveness of the protected areas, including how the landscape is managed is what determines whether they fulfil their role in contributing to halting biodiversity loss. Certainly with a read. https://lnkd.in/guEz-sD6

This meta-analysis from Joe W Bull is worth the read - the full article in Science can be accessed on this link https://lnkd.in/ghBuztRq "Realizing the highly ambitious vision of the GBF [Global Biodiversity Framework]—not simply to slow declines of biodiversity by the end of the decade but to reverse them (2)—will require ongoing assessment of the impact of specific conservation interventions to inform adaptive management with evidence. Importantly, it will require substantially scaled-up funding and commitment for implementation of demonstrably effective conservation interventions—a real transformational change—which in turn depends on increased political will and investment. Such an increase in conservation action and associated outcomes will require expanded implementation and significant additional investment across many sectors of society, particularly beyond the traditional conservation sector. Meeting global biodiversity conservation targets to reduce the extinction risk of all species and safeguard sites of international biodiversity importance was estimated to cost around $80 billion annually over a decade ago (40). A comprehensive global conservation program would require an investment of $178 billion to $524 billion annually (4), much of it focused in highly biodiverse countries. Although high, these costs are dwarfed by the value that biodiversity provides to society through the delivery of ecosystem services (41). Thus, conservation actions are investments rather than payments—and, as our study demonstrates, they are typically investments that yield genuine, high-magnitude positive impacts."

What do climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species have to do with biodiversity? Well, they make the world less biodiverse, of course! By caring for all native species and investing in active conservation efforts, we can help prevent key species from going extinct and ensure they stay that way for decades to come. Conservation can include re-introducing native species, removing invasive ones, and designating land stewardship areas. It certainly includes a pivot away from our "traditional" Western ideals (as Jason Wise of JasonJourneyman reminded us on a walk last night) and a return to understanding the part we play in the world and the ways in which we can mitigate the harm we've caused.

Biodiversity Toolbox for Continental Wetlands is a comprehensive resource designed to guide project developers in conserving and restoring the biodiversity of continental wetlands. It includes assessment guides for establishing biodiversity baselines, strategies for identifying High Conservation Values (HCVs), and mitigating biodiversity pressures, along with long-term monitoring plans and an extensive resource library. This toolbox offers user-friendly, scientifically robust resources that are globally applicable, ensuring effective conservation and sustainable management of wetland biodiversity. It is part of a broad suite of tools and guidelines available to support project developers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eR7TnG6n  #Environment #Conservation #Biodiversity #Sustainability #WetlandConservation #BioCarbon

'Conservation practice must rise to the challenge of including not only existing biodiversity values but future ones as well.'   In our May Editorial, Kent Redford and Nigel Dudley propose the creation of a ‘future conservation area’ descriptor that would supplement the existing IUCN protected area management categories and governance types for protected areas. Application would mainly be to areas that are currently neither protected areas nor other effective area-based conservation measures but have the potential to become important conservation areas in the medium term. Targeting future conservation areas might include landfill sites being restored to grasslands, abandoned quarries being restored as wetlands or areas upslope of salt marshes accommodating ecosystem migration as sea levels rise. 🌿 Read their thoughts here: doi.org/mw2h