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Food systems are a threat to biodiversity - while at the same time dependent on a healthy biodiverse ecosystem. Transforming them is key to achieving the ambitious targets set by the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). 🌳 Agroecology can drive national biodiversity action, with small-scale farmers and Indigenous communities leading the charge in biodiversity conservation. Their traditional practices hold the answers to the urgent biodiversity crisis we face. 🌿 This guidance describes how to integrate agroecology into the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans to help achieve the GBF targets. 🍀

The ambition of the Global Biodiversity Framework is for member countries to develop tailored policies for biodiversity restoration and conservation. However, as explained by Keyu Bai - Alliance Scientist and Representative for Southeast Asia – increasing agrobiodiversity is central to the success of national objectives. To support this global effort, the Alliance shares knowledge on farming methods that not only increase agrobiodiversity, but also contribute to disease and pest control, allowing land managers to increase biodiversity naturally.

International Day for Biodiversity-2024. Let us rededicate ourselves for Conservation of Biodiversity. #Agroecology and #IndigenousAgriculture could contribute for #Agrobiodiversity and has positive impact on #Biodiversity of local #Biomes.

🌱 Did you know that International Biodiversity Day is celebrated every year on May 22? 🌼🌾“Be part of the Plan”, the theme of International Day for Biodiversity 2024, is a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, also referred to as the  Biodiversity Plan. 🐝On this #BiodiversityDay, let's remember that nearly 200,000 species, including bees, flies, butterflies, ants, beetles, and various vertebrates, are essential pollinators. Unfortunately, conventional farming practices like pesticide use and habitat loss harm them, leading to significant agricultural losses and health impacts. By adopting strategies like Agroecological Crop Protection and Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management, we can protect biodiversity and ensure a healthier planet. #ONEGREEN  #researchproject #hfri #aua #universityofPatras #west #agroecology #BiodiversityDay #PartOfThePlan #ForNature

#uk #biodiversity #conservation #soil #environment #nature #artofthepossible #collaboration #ecology A well written article bringing to life 5 biodiversity stories from across the UK https://lnkd.in/eh2xU5bC

The Diversity of Biodiversity Meanings ... - VERY INTERESTING and IMPORTANT! 💚📈💥💚 #agrobiodiversity ➡️The benefits of #biodiversity have been exaggerated 💥for crop production and #soil #health. 💥💚👨🎓➡️various uses of the term "biodiversity." ... ... ... #agroecology #genebank #climatechange #FoodSecurity #environment #OneHealth https://lnkd.in/dTsi_Rps RT: Andrew McGuire @agronomistag 💚📈💥💚 What’s so Good about Biodiversity in Crop Production? By Andrew McGuire "In a 2012 book, Donald Maier asked, “What’s so good about biodiversity?” He describes how difficult it is to critique principles of biodiversity because all the value of the natural world has been bestowed on the term. It doesn’t help that biodiversity also gets tangled up with human diversity issues. Nevertheless, critique must be done. The Cause of biodiversity, as in “protect endangered species,” has distorted our view of biodiversity as a cause-and-effect cause. It’s often a misleading correlation, one that is not useful for crop management. Book cover with title Maier’s book was an important part of my questioning the value of biodiversity in crop production. Although I’ve written a lot on this topic, I’ll do a last (?) roundup of the topic here. Various details follow, but the thing to remember about biodiversity in crop production is that it is not biodiversity itself that gives the benefits. When we observe benefits, they result from specific interactions between specific species. The Diversity of Biodiversity Meanings ... ... ... "

It’s International Day for Biological Diversity! The Day celebrates the validation and ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) created in 1992. This year’s theme is to be “Part of the Plan” to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting and implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). As zoos and aquariums have expertise and a vast knowledge of species and their care, they are ideally placed to participate and contribute to support conservation efforts aiming to reduce and reverse biodiversity loss. The GBF consists of four goals and 23 targets, of which target 4 directly calls to action the ex situ community, providing both guidance and opportunities for organisations such as zoos and aquariums to quantify their contributions to biodiversity conservation. WAZA continually strives to align itself with the GBF, and encourages its members to do the same, both within the context of target 4 and other broader targets. Find out more about the GBF and the opportunities zoos and aquariums can have in implementing it, in our magazine article 👉https://ow.ly/VPJz50RQuRp

The main threat to global flora is habitat destruction, caused by factors like deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural expansion. This impacts biodiversity worldwide, with countries like Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo being particularly affected due to their rich biodiversity and extensive forest cover. The ultimate impact on biodiversity, including humans, is the loss of ecosystem services, disruption of food chains, and reduced availability of resources. Conservation efforts involve measures such as establishing protected areas, sustainable land management practices, and reforestation initiatives to mitigate these effects and properly treat the issue. #Agriculture #Ecology #Biology #Farmer #GlobalChallengeToFlora #Resources #BiodiversityImpact #HabitatDestruction #Deforestation #AgriLand #Remedies #ConservationStradgies #Reforestation #ThreatToCongo #Brazil #Indonesia #MiddleEast #globalSupply #growers #publicawareness #IDM #SLMP #Uk #USA #Canada #Pakistan

Explore how the concept of a ‘nature unit’ is revolutionizing conservation and restoration efforts. This groundbreaking approach aims to standardize biodiversity measurements to enhance funding and corporate accountability. A critical step towards more effective and transparent biodiversity management methods. Read the full article for more insights on this vital initiative: https://lnkd.in/eYA3W6fh #Conservation #Biodiversity #Sustainability

💡 The hidden costs of biodiversity loss are deeper than we think. A new study explores how biodiversity declines, such as the devastating white-nose syndrome affecting bats, have far-reaching effects on ecosystems and human well-being. By examining the impact of bat population loss on agricultural pest control and infant health, the study reveals that technological substitutes fall short of compensating for the complex functions ecosystems provide. This research emphasizes the urgent need for policies that address biodiversity loss to preserve ecosystem services. 🦇🌿 #BiodiversityCrisis #EcosystemServices #SustainableSolutions https://lnkd.in/dcpQ64ms