UAE pledges $40 mln for Brazilian conservation

Published 11:49 on January 9, 2025  /  Last updated at 13:11 on January 9, 2025  / /  Americas, Biodiversity, EMEA, Middle East, South & Central

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to granting $40 million for conservation projects in Brazil via a philanthropic entity backed by the Gulf state, local media reported on Wednesday.

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Researchers develop framework to reduce biodiversity monitoring cost

Published 13:36 on January 8, 2025  /  Last updated at 13:36 on January 8, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA

A group of international researchers, led by the University of Kent’s Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology, has developed a framework for improving biodiversity monitoring while reducing associated costs.

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IUCN launches EU-backed biodiversity finance programme in four countries

Published 13:24 on January 7, 2025  /  Last updated at 13:31 on January 7, 2025  / /  Biodiversity, EMEA

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched a programme funded by the European Commission to improve biodiversity financing in Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

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New study finds high-potential solar sites in US overlap with critical habitats

Published 11:45 on January 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 11:45 on January 3, 2025  / /  Americas, Biodiversity, US

The growing renewable energy development in high-potential Southwestern US territories could negatively impact already threatened wildlife, a study published Thursday said.

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Funding gaps, North-South spat jeopardise Global Biodiversity Framework implementation -study

Published 16:01 on January 2, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:01 on January 2, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA

Divergences between developed and developing countries, along with massive funding gaps, pose serious threats to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), a study published Tuesday said.

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IETA sets out way forward to scale biodiversity credit markets

Published 10:37 on January 2, 2025  /  Last updated at 10:37 on January 2, 2025  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA

The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has released analysis on the nascent biodiversity credit market, identifying integrity and the role played by governments to be among key elements driving demand.

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Microsoft to deploy AI-powered biodiversity monitoring tool next year

Published 14:09 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:09 on December 24, 2024  / /  Americas, Biodiversity, US

Microsoft has announced an AI-powered device aimed at improving biodiversity monitoring, with plans to make it available worldwide in 2025.

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GEF Council ringfences nearly $700 mln for biodiversity protection, chemical management in developing countries

Published 11:15 on December 23, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:15 on December 23, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council has approved nearly $700 million in financing to support developing countries in enhancing chemicals and waste management and protecting biodiversity.

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ANALYSIS: 2024 ends in frustration for nature with trust among countries at low ebb

Published 10:10 on December 20, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:12 on December 20, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA

Frustration over inaction on the nature crisis has built following the overall poor outcomes of this year’s international talks, in what is described as an unprecedented climate of distrust, with observers arguing 2025 could be critical for global efforts on biodiversity.

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Verra opens applications for Nature Framework expert panel

Published 09:23 on December 19, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:23 on December 19, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA

Crediting standard Verra has opened applications for a panel of biodiversity experts that will be tasked with reviewing projects under its Nature Framework, the company announced Thursday.

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