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Green Goes Mainstream: Biodiversity Is Climbing the Corporate Agenda
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International Day for Biological Diversity
22 May 2010 more>>

New Vision Required to Stave Off Dramatic Biodiversity Loss, Says UN Report
Natural systems that support economies, lives and livelihoods across the planet are at risk of rapid degradation and collapse unless there is swift, radical and creative action to... more>>

A Weekend of Celebration and Action for Migratory Birds
With over 10 per cent of migratory birds in danger, this weekend conservationists will highlight the extinction crisis threatening nature's global travellers. more>>

A new UNEP fact sheet defines biodiversity and the threats it faces more>>

Indian Premier League to partner with UNEP for a unique green initiative more»

Puma and UNEP Announce Strategic Partnership to Support the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. more»

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Bears for stronger bones. more »

Coral reefs generate up to US$189,000 per hectare in terms of coastal defenses and 'natural hazard management' annually. more>>

Lotus plants are teaching us how to create surfaces that clean themselves, without detergents. more>>

Increasing the resilience of managed forests. more>>

Natural Capital

The world’s forests, wetlands, coral reefs and other precious ecosystems and the rich biodiversity they harbour provide trillions of dollars worth of benefits each year. They feed and clothe us, controls floods and pollinate crops.

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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)

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2010 IYB Initiatives

The 'Play for Life' Campaign by UNEP and
PUMA - the Sports Lifestyle Company - will use football and African football stars to promote the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity.

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Pole Pole Foundation / Kahuzi-Biega National Park - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Based in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park (PNBK), the Pole Pole Foundation works closely with local communities to offer a program called Poachers to Artisans, environmental education, reintegration of displaced indigenous families, reforestation efforts, and protection of local gorilla populations...
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Conservation of gorillas and their habitat.
Attainment of food security in local communities..

Biodiversity

Increased gorilla populations and reduced rates of poaching
Increase in forest cover and planted trees
Environmental education programmes

Socio-economic

Participation of women and indigenous peoples in conservation activities
Increase of local incomes, leading to improved health access and school attendance
Since 1992, 47 former poachers (26 men and 21 women) have been retrained as artisans