Ana Maria Hernandez Salgar, IPBES Chair, speaking at the IPBES Sustainable Use of Wild Species report in Bonn Germany. The report offers insights, analysis and tools to establish more sustainable use of wild species of plants, animals, fungi and algae around the world. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Friday,…
Opinion by Sylvie Djacbou Deugoue (yaoundÉ) Wednesday, July 06, 2022 Inter Press Service YAOUNDÉ, Jul 06 (IPS) – A few years ago, I found myself in the Baka indigenous sacred forest in Assok, in Cameroon in the course of my work in supporting them to preserve their forest against land grabbers….
Shaban Mwinji, a community scout ranger, in Ukunda, Kenya. Standing in a restored Mangrove Forest by Mikoko Pamoja. Mikoko Pamoja is a community-led mangrove conservation and restoration project based in southern Kenya and the world’s first blue carbon project. It aims to provide long-term incentives for mangrove protection and restoration…
An indigenous forest dweller in India’s Andhra Pradesh, inside a protected area, sells cashew nut seeds to visitors. Indigenous communities’ knowledge of biodiversity contributes to the work of IPBES, alongside science, says IPBES’ Executive Secretary. Credit: Manipadma Jena/IPS by Manipadma Jena (new delhi) Sunday, July 03, 2022 Inter Press Service New…
River and mountain in the interior of Dominica. IPBES’ collaboration with the private sector funds research and evidence that helps businesses make better-informed decisions to protect biodiversity. Credit: JAK/IPS by Alison Kentish (dominica) Friday, July 01, 2022 Inter Press Service DOMINICA, Jul 01 (IPS) – With the world facing a biodiversity…
Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), in the Serengeti. His current role entails spearheading the vision of a modern Africa where human development includes thriving wildlife and wildlands as a cultural and economic asset for Africa’s future generations. Credit: AWF by Guy Dinmore (st davids, wales) Thursday, June…
Mrinalini Rai, head of Women4Biodiversity and leader of the Women’s Caucus at the UN Biodiversity Convention and Cristina Eghenter of World Wildlife Fund for Nature, at a media roundtable at the ongoing UN CBD Working Group 4 meeting in Nairobi. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS by Stella Paul (nairobi) Friday, June 24, 2022…
The recent eviction debacle involving the Maasai community in the Loliondo division in Tanzania’s northern Ngorongoro District has elevated indigenous people’s concerns about losing their ancestral lands under the ‘30by30’ plan in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Bradford Zak/Unsplash by Busani Bafana (bulawayo, zimbabwe) Thursday, June 23, 2022 Inter Press…
Karuta Yamamoto, Dalton Tokyo Junior High School, Tokyo, Japan: “I try to not to use a (disposable) plastic bowl when I order food such as ramen noodles. I also share information about the harmful effects of plastic with my classmates. Credit: Karuta Yamamoto/IPS Opinion by Andrew Lee – Karuta Yamamoto…
Small holder farmers in Senegal are embracing sustainable agriculture practises to boost their productivity and income. Credit: Caroline Mwongera/ Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT by Busani Bafana (bulawayo) Friday, June 10, 2022 Inter Press Service BULAWAYO, Jun 10 (IPS) – Onions and rice are a conspicuous part of every meal…
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