Fourth Joint Aarhus Convention and Convention on Biological Diversity

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Roundtable on Public Awareness, Education, Access to Information, Public Participation and Access to Justice regarding Living Modified Organisms/Genetically Modified Organisms The roundtable is organized under the auspices of the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention) and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to … Read more

Why Biodiversity is Essential for Humanity

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Envision our planet as an intricately woven tapestry, each thread a species vital to the pattern’s integrity. This is the essence of biodiversity—the vast array of lifeforms that populate Earth. But why should we, as humans, care for these threads that aren’t directly our own? First and foremost, biodiversity is the cornerstone of ecosystem services … Read more

The Tapestry of Life: Unraveling the Threads of Biodiversity

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The marine ecosystem exhibits the colorful coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, a dolphin, and a white shark.

In the grand canvas of existence, every organism is a unique brushstroke contributing to the masterpiece we call Earth. Biodiversity – the variety within and among life forms – is the intricate ecosystem fabric woven from countless threads, each representing different species, genes, and ecosystems. From the mightiest elephant to the smallest microorganism, each has … Read more