First of 2 parts BAKU, Azerbaijan—177 out of 193 UN member states have peatlands–critical carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots, yet agriculture, ...

UN Member States have peatlands – critical carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots, yet agriculture, urbanization, ...

At the headwaters of Suwannee and St. Marys rivers, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a national wildlife refuge known for its biodiversity. In fact, the Okefenokee Swamp is so diverse that ...

Nov. 18, 2024 — Southeast Asia's tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global ...

While the Mediterranean basin biodiversity hotspot is well known for its globally important biodiversity, its freshwater biodiversity has not been as widely recognized for its importance. Through this ...

the Atlas showcases updated and new redesigned hotspot maps. It covers an array of thematic layers, including biodiversity and species richness, protected areas, mountain and permafrost peatlands, ...

Lucas Porter Construction moved the iconic bronze tiger sculpture at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero from the Caribbean ...

The country is also located within one of the planet’s 36 biodiversity hotspots. A biodiversity hotspot is a region with high species diversity, including many endemic species found nowhere else.

These include 11% of the Coral Triangle’s key biodiversity areas, 16% of its marine protected areas, and 11% of its important marine mammal areas. Within these zones, 24% of coral reefs ...

Some 177 out of 193 UN Member States have peatlands – critical carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots ... along with investments in research and monitoring. The Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas: The ...

The "World Atlas of Biodiversity: Earth's Living Resources for the 21st Century" is the first comprehensive map based view of global biodiversity. By using maps to show the location of plants and ...