What Are Biodiversity Hotspots and Why Do They Matter?

? The Earth is home to 1.2 million known species of plants and animals. However, these species are not evenly distributed. Conservationists have identified 36 “biodiversity hotspots,” which are both biologically rich and under severe threat from development and pollution.???

Check out this video from World Economic Forum to learn more about #biodiversity hotspots and why they matter. 

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ReGeneration Project

Regeneration Project is an extraordinarily beautiful, respectful and comprehensive collection of solutions to the climate crisis. An inspiring space to discover what is possible and to share.

 

Visit Regeneration Project website here

Regeneration is the radically new approach to the climate crisis, one that weaves justice, climate, biodiversity, and human dignity into a seamless tapestry of action, policy, and transformation that can end the climate crisis in one generation.

Our goal is to end the climate crisis in one generation. Ending the crisis does not complete the challenge of global warming. That is a century-long commitment. Ending the crisis means that by 2030, a critical mass of humanity will come to realize the breadth and depth of the crisis and the possibilities it offers for human and ecological transformation.

Our approach to reversing climate change differs from other proposals. It is based on the idea of regeneration. We do not oppose other strategies and plans. To the contrary, we praise and are grateful for all approaches. Our concern is simple: most people in the world remain disengaged, and we need a way forward that engages the majority of humanity. Regeneration is an inclusive and effective strategy compared to combating, fighting, or mitigating climate change. Regeneration creates, builds, and heals. Regeneration is what life has always done, we are life, and that is our focus. It includes how we live and what we do—everywhere. We have a common interest and that interest can only be served when we come together.

 Find Solutions and Challenges Nexus here

We are a team endeavoring to create a comprehensive list of Solutions and Challenges connected to addressing the climate emergency and regenerating planetary ecosystems. These are more than just descriptions. Each Nexus entry explores what can be done on all levels of agency, including individual, community, classroom, city, company, and government. For each topic, we curate organizations that are actively engaged, describe actions that can be taken, link to educational opportunities, and provide examples of transformation. We work collectively and collaboratively and are here to share our research and discoveries with you. We continue to add entries and encourage your suggestions and insights. In 2024, we will make the Nexus database available to nonprofit organizations under a Creative Commons license. This will allow groups to translate Nexus into diverse languages and make it applicable and relevant within different regions and cultures around the world.

Find Cascade of Solutions here

Regeneration puts life at the center of every action and decision. Explore Regenerative solutions and see how they are all connected. 

Find the Frameworks for Action here

There are six basic frameworks for action to solve the climate crisis. Equity, Reduce, Protect, Sequester, Influence and Support. They overlap in many ways; however, each category holds multiple levels of discovery, innovation, and breakthrough.

 

 

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A Global Goal for Nature - Nature Positive by 2030

A Global Goal for Nature - Nature Positive by 2030

Nature Positive is a global societal goal defined as ‘Halt and Reverse Nature Loss by 2030 on a 2020 baseline, and achieve full recovery by 2050’. To put this more simply, it means ensuring more nature in the world in 2030 than in 2020 and continued recovery after that. Read the full definition here.

The global goal for nature defines what is needed to halt and reverse today’s catastrophic loss of nature. It is supported by a number of organizations that ask governments to adopt the goal at the international level, which each country, the private sector, communities and others can contribute to achieving.

A global goal for nature embraced at the highest levels must drive ambition in governments, business and society. It will work alongside the UN Convention on Biological Diversity 's Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and overarching mission to halt and reverse nature loss. This agreement and a global goal for nature also creates the opportunity for links between biodiversity and other conventions/agreements such as climate, ocean and land degradation.

Visit Nature Positive website here

Find the Nature Positive Initiative here

The Initiative launched on 6 September 2023, to promote the integrity and implementation of the Global Goal for Nature.

27 of the world’s largest nature conservation organizations, institutes, business and finance coalitions came together together to launch a new initiative aimed at driving alignment around the definition, integrity and use of the term ‘nature positive’ and supporting broader, longer-term efforts to deliver nature-positive outcomes.

 

 

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A Global Goal for Nature - Nature Positive by 2030

A Global Goal for Nature - Nature Positive by 2030

Nature Positive is a global societal goal defined as ‘Halt and Reverse Nature Loss by 2030 on a 2020 baseline, and achieve full recovery by 2050’. To put this more simply, it means ensuring more nature in the world in 2030 than in 2020 and continued recovery after that. Read the full definition here.

The global goal for nature defines what is needed to halt and reverse today’s catastrophic loss of nature. It is supported by a number of organizations that ask governments to adopt the goal at the international level, which each country, the private sector, communities and others can contribute to achieving.

A global goal for nature embraced at the highest levels must drive ambition in governments, business and society. It will work alongside the UN Convention on Biological Diversity 's Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and overarching mission to halt and reverse nature loss. This agreement and a global goal for nature also creates the opportunity for links between biodiversity and other conventions/agreements such as climate, ocean and land degradation.

Visit Nature Positive website here

Find the Nature Positive Initiative here

The Initiative launched on 6 September 2023, to promote the integrity and implementation of the Global Goal for Nature.

27 of the world’s largest nature conservation organizations, institutes, business and finance coalitions came together together to launch a new initiative aimed at driving alignment around the definition, integrity and use of the term ‘nature positive’ and supporting broader, longer-term efforts to deliver nature-positive outcomes.

 

 

Original Author: Ana Lipman

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A Global Goal for Nature - Nature Positive by 2030

A Global Goal for Nature - Nature Positive by 2030

Nature Positive is a global societal goal defined as ‘Halt and Reverse Nature Loss by 2030 on a 2020 baseline, and achieve full recovery by 2050’. To put this more simply, it means ensuring more nature in the world in 2030 than in 2020 and continued recovery after that. Read the full definition here.

The global goal for nature defines what is needed to halt and reverse today’s catastrophic loss of nature. It is supported by a number of organizations that ask governments to adopt the goal at the international level, which each country, the private sector, communities and others can contribute to achieving.

A global goal for nature embraced at the highest levels must drive ambition in governments, business and society. It will work alongside the UN Convention on Biological Diversity 's Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and overarching mission to halt and reverse nature loss. This agreement and a global goal for nature also creates the opportunity for links between biodiversity and other conventions/agreements such as climate, ocean and land degradation.

Visit Nature Positive website here

Find the Nature Positive Initiative here

The Initiative launched on 6 September 2023, to promote the integrity and implementation of the Global Goal for Nature.

27 of the world’s largest nature conservation organizations, institutes, business and finance coalitions came together together to launch a new initiative aimed at driving alignment around the definition, integrity and use of the term ‘nature positive’ and supporting broader, longer-term efforts to deliver nature-positive outcomes.

 

 

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Nature Based Tourism resources and tools collection - ebook

Nature Based Tourism resources and tools collection - ebook

Access collection of tools and resources here

Covering : Nature Based Tourism Issues -  Key Concepts / Enabling Policy Environment and Planning / Concessions and Partnership models / Destination management / Infrastructure and Facilities / Visitor Management / Social, Environment and Economic Impacts / Nature Based Enterprise Development / Risk Management / Monitoring and Evaluation /Training Materials / Networks and Institutions / Covid 19 / Other

Types of Resource - Information and Research / Guidelines / Certifications and Standards / Tools and Toolkits / Training Resources / Digital Platforms / Networks and Institutions / Case Studies

 

An up-to-date collection of nature-based tourism (NBT) tools and resources to support NBT practitioners.

It is hosted by the Global Wildlife Program, which is financed by the Global Environment Facility and led by the World Bank.

You can search by keywords or use the filters to narrow your search.

Please contribute to the e-book by adding new resources at the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nbt-ebook.

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NATURE POSITIVE TRAVEL & TOURISM Toolbox of Nature Positive Tourism Resources

NATURE POSITIVE TRAVEL & TOURISM
Toolbox of Nature Positive Tourism Resources

Access the Toolbox document here

This document has been created by ANIMONDIAL in support of the WTTC ANIMONDIAL report on
“Nature Positive Travel & Tourism”  - Read the full report here


It provides the Travel & Tourism professional, keen to integrate a Nature Positive Tourism approach into their
business, with a toolbox of resources to aid the transition. The intention is that the Toolbox will be updated as and
when more resources become available.

The Toolbox includes a series of frameworks that demonstrate how the theory in the main report can be
applied practically, together with useful external resources, support services, and business case studies. For ease
of navigation, the content of this Toolbox is in sync with the Phases and Steps of the Nature Positive Tourism
Roadmap (Chapter 5 in the main report).

Source : WTTC website here

Animondial website here

 

Original Author: Ana Lipman

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NATURE POSITIVE TRAVEL & TOURISM Toolbox of Nature Positive Tourism Resources

NATURE POSITIVE TRAVEL & TOURISM
Toolbox of Nature Positive Tourism Resources

Access the Toolbox document here

This document has been created by ANIMONDIAL in support of the WTTC ANIMONDIAL report on
“Nature Positive Travel & Tourism”  - Read the full report here


It provides the Travel & Tourism professional, keen to integrate a Nature Positive Tourism approach into their
business, with a toolbox of resources to aid the transition. The intention is that the Toolbox will be updated as and
when more resources become available.

The Toolbox includes a series of frameworks that demonstrate how the theory in the main report can be
applied practically, together with useful external resources, support services, and business case studies. For ease
of navigation, the content of this Toolbox is in sync with the Phases and Steps of the Nature Positive Tourism
Roadmap (Chapter 5 in the main report).

Source : WTTC website here

Animondial website here

 

Original Author: Ana Lipman

Source:

Original Article

NATURE POSITIVE TRAVEL & TOURISM Toolbox of Nature Positive Tourism Resources

NATURE POSITIVE TRAVEL & TOURISM
Toolbox of Nature Positive Tourism Resources

Access the Toolbox document here

This document has been created by ANIMONDIAL in support of the WTTC ANIMONDIAL report on
“Nature Positive Travel & Tourism”  - Read the full report here


It provides the Travel & Tourism professional, keen to integrate a Nature Positive Tourism approach into their
business, with a toolbox of resources to aid the transition. The intention is that the Toolbox will be updated as and
when more resources become available.

The Toolbox includes a series of frameworks that demonstrate how the theory in the main report can be
applied practically, together with useful external resources, support services, and business case studies. For ease
of navigation, the content of this Toolbox is in sync with the Phases and Steps of the Nature Positive Tourism
Roadmap (Chapter 5 in the main report).

Source : WTTC website here

Animondial website here

 

Original Author: Ana Lipman

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Original Article

ReGeneration Project

Regeneration Project is an extraordinarily beautiful, respectful and comprehensive collection of solutions to the climate crisis. An inspiring space to discover what is possible and to share.

 

Visit Regeneration Project website here

Regeneration is the radically new approach to the climate crisis, one that weaves justice, climate, biodiversity, and human dignity into a seamless tapestry of action, policy, and transformation that can end the climate crisis in one generation.

Our goal is to end the climate crisis in one generation. Ending the crisis does not complete the challenge of global warming. That is a century-long commitment. Ending the crisis means that by 2030, a critical mass of humanity will come to realize the breadth and depth of the crisis and the possibilities it offers for human and ecological transformation.

Our approach to reversing climate change differs from other proposals. It is based on the idea of regeneration. We do not oppose other strategies and plans. To the contrary, we praise and are grateful for all approaches. Our concern is simple: most people in the world remain disengaged, and we need a way forward that engages the majority of humanity. Regeneration is an inclusive and effective strategy compared to combating, fighting, or mitigating climate change. Regeneration creates, builds, and heals. Regeneration is what life has always done, we are life, and that is our focus. It includes how we live and what we do—everywhere. We have a common interest and that interest can only be served when we come together.

 Find Solutions and Challenges Nexus here

We are a team endeavoring to create a comprehensive list of Solutions and Challenges connected to addressing the climate emergency and regenerating planetary ecosystems. These are more than just descriptions. Each Nexus entry explores what can be done on all levels of agency, including individual, community, classroom, city, company, and government. For each topic, we curate organizations that are actively engaged, describe actions that can be taken, link to educational opportunities, and provide examples of transformation. We work collectively and collaboratively and are here to share our research and discoveries with you. We continue to add entries and encourage your suggestions and insights. In 2024, we will make the Nexus database available to nonprofit organizations under a Creative Commons license. This will allow groups to translate Nexus into diverse languages and make it applicable and relevant within different regions and cultures around the world.

Find Cascade of Solutions here

Regeneration puts life at the center of every action and decision. Explore Regenerative solutions and see how they are all connected. 

Find the Frameworks for Action here

There are six basic frameworks for action to solve the climate crisis. Equity, Reduce, Protect, Sequester, Influence and Support. They overlap in many ways; however, each category holds multiple levels of discovery, innovation, and breakthrough.

 

 

Original Author: Ana Lipman

Source:

Original Article