Time to restore human relations with nature and biodiversity

The COVID-19 pandemic is a deep and lasting shock at global level; we all know that returning to “business as usual” is not an option. It is imperative that we perceive the crisis as an opportunity to rebuild—and even improve—livelihoods in a sustainable way. High on the agenda is restoring harmony to humanity’s relationship with nature, and particularly with biodiversity.

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COP16: key issues at UN biodiversity conference

The world's pledges to halt humankind's destruction of nature will be put to the test when the 16th UN conference on biodiversity opens Monday in Colombia. The COP16, held in t

Global meeting of biodiversity experts begins in Kathmandu

Scientists describe the speed and scale of losses in nature and habitat in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region as catastrophic.

Nations reach 'historic' deal to protect nature

Nations have agreed to protect a third of the planet for nature by 2030 in a "historic" deal aimed at safeguarding wildlife biodiversity. There will also be targets for protecting vital ecosystems such as rainforests and wetlands and the rights of indigenous peoples.

PM Deuba stresses coordination for nature conservation

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that tourism has become an important basis for the development and prosperity of Nepal through nature conservation and biological diversity. Speaking at the 40th anniversary of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), he said that a lot of work needs to be done in the field of biodiversity conservation and climate change. He also expressed his belief that the country and its people can benefit from biodiversity conservation. For this, coordination and facilitation between agencies working in the field of nature conservation is essential, he added.

Live in harmony with nature

World Environment Day is being observed today (Sunday) across the globe calling for action to protect the planet, raise awareness about the environment and biodiversity protection and provide knowledge about the importance of Mother Nature.

China says protecting nature a 'priority' ahead of UN biodiversity talks

China will make the protection of nature a priority and crack down on damage to habitats, the government said in a policy paper days before it hosts talks aimed at drawing up a new global biodiversity treaty.

EU needs legally binding targets to protect nature, lawmakers say

The European Union needs legally binding measures to protect nature and biodiversity, the European Parliament said on Wednesday, warning that previous voluntary plans have failed to deliver.

UN: Huge changes in society needed to keep nature, Earth OK

Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.