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… of years, gave the Amazon Basin its astounding biological diversity. The second relates that biodiversity to the diversity of human cultures that have arisen in the region. The third section …

… also appeared with Cardinal Peter Turkson in a discussion about the importance of preserving biodiversity for humanity's own survival. …

… at a Vatican-sponsored webinar in April with Cardinal Peter Turkson for a conversation about biodiversity and its importance in preserving life on Earth, not just for people but for the …

… the long-term climate picture in mind and other ecological considerations, like preserving biodiversity. "Decisions and investments made today will extend multiple generations, operate for …

… the border of Peru and Brazil. Besides conserving a huge swath of intact forest, with high biodiversity, it would protect a region that is home to the world's largest concentration of …

… organization; Hazon, a North American-based Jewish environmental organization; EcoSikh; China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation; the Ethiopian Gospel Believers' …

… paid to biological diversity on land, especially in tropical forests, oceans contain a highly biodiverse series of marine ecosystems, many of which are still poorly understood. Asner has spent much of the past several decades mapping biodiversity in tropical forests and creating three-dimensional images for calculating the amount of carbon stored there. He wanted to do the same for coral reef biodiversity, but until the last couple of years, the technology that made the forest mapping …

… engage faith leaders on environmental issues, including climate change, the dramatic rates of biodiversity loss and the health threats of pollution. Last year, it co-published a book on world …

… other local communities. A common statistic cited at COP26 has been that 80% of the world's biodiversity is protected by Indigenous people, who represent just 5% of the global population. … will never be on the table for our communities." Deranger added that studies have shown that biodiversity, which is critical for stabilizing the climate, improves under the care of …

… this is doing to Africa's food systems, to our environment, our soils, lands and water, our biodiversity, our nutrition and health is a major concern. Land grabs push people off the land, …

… interfaith event was climate change. "The twin threats to our future, climate change and biodiversity loss, we've also brought on ourselves by the disrespect of the natural world — the …

… On October 21, from 1 pm - 2 pm, Cecilia Titizano will present and guide a reflection on Biodiversity and God in All Things , exploring the intersectionality of biodiversity, social and environmental justice, and faith. How can faith promote a healthier …

… substantial cuts in emissions, the economic costs, in addition to the toll on human life and biodiversity, are expected to only rise higher. …

… the Iona College learning community to better understand the growing crisis of diminishing biodiversity and species extinction and how we can play our part in reversing this existential …

… are from fossil-fuel-based industrial agriculture. She adds that agribusiness is waging war on biodiversity — by eviscerating as much as 90% of agricultural biodiversity — and a war on humanity by creating a food system in which 1 billion people are … produce 70% of the world's food and "reflect diverse agroclimatic features" that protect biodiversity while developing diverse food cultures at the same time. The movement Shiva …

… The statement also called for special attention to the rights of Indigenous peoples, an end to biodiversity loss, responsible financing by banks and investors, and a just transition to a clean …

… week. Pray daily for the world leaders who will meet in October for the U.N. Conference on Biodiversity (COP15) and in November for the U.N. Climate Conference (COP26). Commit to …

… result of their traditional fire management, which included controlled or "prescribed" burns, biodiversity increased and ecosystems flourished. They weren't just fire adapted; they were fire …

… played a key role in making church people understand the importance of protecting Brazil's biodiversity, he added. For Bergamasco, Catholics must continue those efforts, despite all …

… Guinea, Gabon and Central African Republic. "The Congo Basin — a major geographic region rich biodiversity — is very important not only for Africa, but the entire world," Prince Papa, … during the online conference reiterated support for Indigenous people as custodians of biodiversity, highlighted the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change and their …