Biodiversity collectively refers to the billions of unique living organisms that live on Earth and their interactions with each other. They are essential to our lives, but they are under constant threat. The main pressures on biodiversity are changes in land use (e.g. deforestation, intensive monoculture, urbanization), direct exploitation such as hunting or overfishing, climate change, pollution, and invasive alien species.
As environmental pressures – climate instability, habitat degradation and the loss of ecosystem services – continue to accelerate, organizations around the world are rethinking their sustainability strategies. Although regulatory (more…)
Young people, especially those from underrepresented groups, must be involved as active contributors, and not just as passive recipients, in shaping solutions based on (more…)
With so much to look forward to on a trip to the ocean, it's understandable that few of us really think about the impact we're having on the world's oceans while on vacation. And while these concerns shouldn't get in the way of a well-deserved break, it would be irresponsible to ignore them entirely.
71 % The Earth is made of water . Of this number, 97 % are found in our oceans. These numbers alone speak volumes about the importance of practicing more environmentally friendly and ethical practices in coastal areas. Since a large part of our global ecosystem is driven by the blue economy (which is defined as „the sustainable use of ocean resources for the benefit of economies, livelihoods and the health of ocean ecosystems“), it is in everyone’s interest to think about how they behave on holiday.
So what can be done to protect the world around us? In this informative guide, we look at 40 compelling facts about how marine and coastal tourism impacts the environment, while providing practical advice on what you can do to become a more sustainable tourist.
Food systems represent a major contribution to environmental pressures, such as greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. As a result, large-scale dietary changes are needed to avoid (more…)
Agriculture, particularly habitat conversion and destruction, poses the greatest threat to global biodiversity. While food production is essential for human needs, it is also the main driver of recent and projected future biodiversity loss, on a scale (more…)
Nature is facing a major crisis, with wildlife populations declining by an estimated 70% since 1970 and over a million species threatened. International agreements such as the Nairobi-Montreal Framework from COP15 call on states to mobilise (more…)
By prioritizing soil health, we strive to ensure a thriving ecosystem that supports the needs of people, nature, and the environment. The strategy outlines our commitment to promoting sustainable land management practices, restoring degraded lands, and mobilizing resources to achieve long-term soil health for the prosperity of future generations.
Through this comprehensive approach, the EU seeks to create a harmonious balance between human activities and the natural world, ensuring a sustainable future for all. (More on environment.ec.europa.eu)
Europe faces turbulent times, where multiple economic, social, geopolitical and environmental crises converge, posing systemic risks to our way of life. The climate crisis is accelerating – Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average. (more…)
As the climate crisis escalates, attention is increasingly focused on geoengineering – large-scale technological interventions into the Earth’s climate system. While these methods promise to cool the planet and capture carbon (more…)
Biodiversity, the foundation of our ecosystem that provides us with food, energy, medicines and materials, is facing unprecedented changes. There has been a significant loss of nature over the past 50 years, with 75 % of land and 66 % of ocean (more…)
Publication entitled "From Knowledge to Solutions: Science, Technology and Innovation in Support of the UN SDGs" addresses the key role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (more…)
The accelerating decline in biodiversity and the threats it poses are increasingly a topic of discussion. Despite growing recognition of the links between nature and climate, efforts to meaningfully protect biodiversity suffer from a lack of attention and investment. (more…)
The planet is facing an alarming rate of biodiversity loss, with approximately one in eight plant and animal species currently threatened with extinction. In response to this urgent crisis, scientists have called for the protection of 30 % of land, inland waters and seas by 2030, a goal known as "30 x 30". (more…)
In a time of increasing climate challenges and ongoing human interaction with nature, forestry is struggling to find a balance between protecting ecosystems and meeting societal needs. One of the (more…)
Biodiversity continues to experience a continuous long-term declineEfforts to reverse this trend are constrained by a significant funding gap, estimated at $700-900 billion per year. In response, (more…)
In a time of global environmental change driven by urbanization and land use change, humans are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature. This disconnection, known as the “extinction of experience,” is (more…)
Cities around the world are facing growing challenges brought about by climate change, frequent heat waves and increasing pollution. In response to these problems, there is an increasing push for natural solutions (NbS)that use natural systems to address urban (more…)
Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges of our time. Although the central point of its mitigation is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, removal of atmospheric CO2 is also necessary, as technological solutions are not yet (more…)
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