Reserves alone cannot stop biodiversity collapse (Earth Times) Scientists are finding reserves are not enough to avoid the sixth mass extinction. We need to consume less and control population more. Our current reserve rates are two low (6 percent of … Continue reading
Norway wants to channel billions of dollars for renewable energy in developing nations to protect forests (Reuters) “Energy+ is an initiative to promote access to energy and low-carbon development” in developing nations, according to an internal document from the Ministry … Continue reading
Japan disaster to put logging pressure on rainforests in Indonesia, Malaysia (Mongabay) “One timber player rules out a ’30-40 per cent jump in exports’ to Japan – which mostly buys plywood from Malaysia – but expects a probable steady rise … Continue reading
Note: This post originated on our community inspiring conservation, RarePlanet.org. It has been translated from Indonesian. It was written by Rare Pride campaign manager Yusuf Syaifudin. His campaign in Central Java is working to conserve marine biodiversity by ensuring community … Continue reading