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Icon for www.nature.comNature · Nov 29, 2017

Conservation of Biodiversity

A conservation focus on preserving ecosystems ... humans should be concerned about saving biodiversity because of the benefits it provides us–biological resources and ecosystem services.
Icon for edition.cnn.comCNN · May 6, 2008

Protect and survive: The importance of biodiversity

But to many, the threats to the world's animal and plant biodiversity levels are all too real. The World Conservation Union is now warning the world of a "global extinction crisis," claiming ...
Icon for www.nature.comNature · Mar 21, 2025

Conserving biodiversity using patent law

Humans draw immense benefits from using products and ... In addition, by funding biodiversity research and conservation, drug companies will invest in their own potential future discoveries.
Icon for www.un.orgwebtv.un.org · Mar 4, 2025

The incalculable value of wildlife

People everywhere rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet our needs - from food, to fuel, medicines, housing, and clothing. For us to enjoy the benefits and the beauty that ...
The Star · 10d

Nature’s buffer for biodiversity

Vital for healthy ecosystems, collaborative restoration efforts are giving riparian zones a much-needed lifeline.
Planetizen · 13d

Study: How Urban Parks Can Support Biodiversity

Conservation and recreation can go hand in hand in urban green spaces designed to serve both humans and local wildlife.
Phys.org on MSN.com · 3d

Long-term field experiment shows combined approach can maximise the benefits of grassland restoration

From richer biodiversity and benefits for pollinators, to carbon storage in soils, while balancing hay yields for grazing livestock, the study published in Nature Communications by researchers at Lancaster University and The University of Manchester,
The Cool Down on MSN.com · 1d

Study confirms major benefits of decades-long project along California coast: 'It was exciting to see'

The success of California's network is a victory for ocean conservation. Study confirms major benefits of decades-long project along California coast: 'It was exciting to see' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Phys.org on MSN.com · Jan 24, 2025

The cost of ignoring the biodiversity crisis: Research highlights 'invisible' wildlife benefits that people could lose

such as the Global Biodiversity Framework. By connecting wildlife to the benefits they provide, policymakers and wildlife managers can generate broader support for conservation efforts ...
EurekAlert! · 6d

Balancing nature restoration and land use: a path to sustainable growth in the EU

Can nature restoration and economic productivity go hand in hand? A new study finds that the EU’s ambitious Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) is essential to achieving biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation targets and that it could be implemented without compromising the supply of agricultural and forest products.
Icon for biologicaldiversity.orgCenter for Biological Diversity · Dec 19, 2022

Biodiversity Summit Agrees to Protect 30% of Planet by 2030

“Conserving biodiversity and preventing pathogen spillover need to go hand in hand to prevent the next pandemic.” The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit conservation organization with more than 1.7 million members and online ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · Nov 30, 2023

Monitoring and maintaining the environment - OCR Gateway

Although many people agree that conservation is important because of its many benefits to the world that we live in, there are challenges to be overcome.
Icon for wwf.panda.orgPanda · Jun 8, 2024

Valuing and conserving ecosystem services in the Danube River Basin

However, the economic benefits of these services are not widely recognized ... provide a good framework for conserving biodiversity and some associated ecosystem services. But these require much better implementation and complementary measures aimed ...
Icon for kuenselonline.comKuensel Online · Mar 7, 2025

Conserving biodiversity remains a challenge for Bhutan

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Icon for phys.orgPhys.org · 20d

How proactive salmon conservation in the North Pacific can deliver global benefits

"When you protect salmon, you protect the benefits of healthy ... A proactive conservation strategy for ecosystem health, food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience, Fisheries (2025).
Soy Carmín on MSN.com · 10d

Grow Green, Live Greener: Dive into the Thriving Trend of Sustainable Gardening

Sustainable gardening is no longer a niche practice but a burgeoning movement rooted in environmental consciousness and a desire for healthier living. This article explores the core principles of sustainable gardening,