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Preserving biodiversity vital to reverse tide of climate change, UN stresses on International Day

Preserving biodiversity vital to reverse tide of climate change, UN stresses on International Day

May 23, 2019, at 07:11 am

New York, May 23 (IBNS): The food people eat around the world is becoming “alarmingly homogenous” according to UN data, even though access to a wide variety of nutritious food has never been greater. That warning comes as the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity on Wednesday, which this year highlights the impact of environmental neglect on food security and public health. 

Governments, businesses must integrate biodiversity into their practices to halt degradation, UN conference hears

Governments, businesses must integrate biodiversity into their practices to halt degradation, UN conference hears

Dec 03, 2016, at 02:12 pm

New York, Dec 3 (Just Earth News): The UN Biodiversity Conference on Friday opened in Cancun, Mexico, with a call to governments and businesses to integrate biodiversity into their practices if countries are to halt further environmental degradation and ensure the well-being and prosperity of future generations.

On International Day, UN highlights biodiversity's role in underpinning development

On International Day, UN highlights biodiversity's role in underpinning development

May 23, 2016, at 12:48 pm

New York, May 23 (Just Earth News): Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it supports are the foundations for life on Earth and the livelihoods and well-being of people everywhere, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday on the International Day for Biological Diversity, as he urged the international community to preserve and sustainably manage the variety of life on the planet.