ENG 
FRE 
ESP 
KOR 
BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a global biodiversity hotspot- its status and success of conservation efforts within the country have a significant bearing upon the success of global biodiversity protection regimes. It is estimated that PNG holdings at least 7% of the world’s total living species in less than 1% of its total land mass, […]
Biodiversity Hotspots: Sumatra Forests, Indonesia
The tropical forests of Sumatra in Indonesia are known for their exceptional biodiversity. They support many endangered species, including orangutans, tigers, and elephants. These forests are not only important for wildlife but also for climate regulation, carbon storage, and the well-being of local communities. However, human activities have been rapidly reducing forest areas, making it […]
Biodiversity Solutions: Rewilding In Europe
“Rewilding is a progressive approach to conservation. It is about letting nature take care of itself, enabling natural processes to shape land and sea, repair damaged ecosystems and restore degraded landscapes. Through rewilding, wildlife’s natural rhythms create wilder, more biodiverse habitats”. Rewilding Europe Although not a new concept, rewilding has gained much prominence in recent […]
Biodiversity Hotspot: The Amazon
Introduction The Ecological Importance of the Amazon Rainforest and the Role of Sustainable Agriculture Often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth” the Amazon Rainforest is a vast and unique ecosystem that spans 6.7 million square kilometers across nine South American countries. This incredible natural wonder is not only a treasure trove of biodiversity, […]
Biodiversity Hotspots: Central Himalaya Region
The Himalayan region extends beyond India and includes Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. It stretches uninterruptedly for about 2,500-km from west to east between Nanga Parbat in the Pakistan-administered portion of the Kashmir region, and Namjagbarwa (Namcha Barwa) Peak in Tibet. The geographic separation of these regions coincides with transnational properties of the system. In India, the […]
COP16 Demands
COP16 is a critical moment to turn the tide on the destruction of biodiversity and our natural world. Nature has an intrinsic beauty and value, but healthy, biodiverse ecological systems underpin all life on Earth, including our own. We are at a crossroads. Do we stand by and watch our very life systems collapse? Or […]
Biodiversity Hotspot : The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of […]
Biodiversity Hotspots: Jasper National Park, Canada
The park includes ecozones including the Montane Forest, the Subalpine area, and alpine meadows. It has some of the“ highest mountains of North America and some of the continent’s most diverse mosaics of ecosystem types, ranging from alpine tundra to dense conifer forests to dry sagebrush and grasslands.” [Commission for the Environment]. Montane, alpine, and […]
Biodiversity Hotspots: Fairy Creek, Canada
The Fairy Creek Old Growth forest on Vancouver Island, British Columbia (BC), Canada is one of many in BC where conflict between logging companies and Indigenous and “green” forest defenders has been intense. The Green Party of Canada is very fortunate to have our Deputy Leader Rainbow Eyes (also known as Angela Davidson), an Indigenous […]
Biodiversity Hotspots: DR Congo Rainforest
1. Name of Forest: Congo Rainforest 2. Name of Area: The Congo Rainforest comprises of Cameroon, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. (CIFOR -ICRAF Knowledge). 3. Size of Area: 1.2 million square miles (World Atlas) 4. Key drivers of deforestation: Industrial activity – such as […]