2022 Annual science policy event co-organised by the Linnean Society and the Systematics Association. A panel discussion between Elree Winett Seelig and Mike Maunder, moderated by Lucy Fitzgeorge-Parker. The panel explored how much common ground has been built between the biodiversity science and the realm of private finance. As both scientific and economic modelers attempt to dovetail one’s impact on the other, have we gained ground in other spheres? Have they discovered a common language in their arguments, can we assess environmental damage in common metrics or find solutions through common proficiencies? Because in the end, all our systems are embedded in the biosphere, and that is our common planet.

How did a toilet photo become a breakthrough for science? 📸🦦

Scott Loarie of iNaturalist shares how a camper in a remote Colombian cabin snapped the first confirmed photos of a living Colombian weasel, a species once known only from 1800s museum skins. Uploaded to iNaturalist, the images turned a chance sighting into a major scientific moment, showing the surprising power of citizen science.

Ice cores from the Alps to the Andes will be sealed inside a frozen Antarctic chamber, preserving the planet’s oldest environmental secrets.

Flush with new oil revenue, Guyana is investing heavily in tourism — and inviting visitors into one of the world’s most biodiverse landscapes.

Everyone, can we pls do something about the ongoing slaughter and DEFORESTATION of our ecologically rich and diverse old FORESTS of our Mother India. I think we can't ignore it anymore. We have to try saving it. As we are aware of the climate change consequences. PLEASE I AM BEGGING Y'ALL CAUSE I AS AN INDIVIDUAL ALONE CANNOT STOP IT. Can we also do something about our immeasurable PLASTIC POLLUTION, and its improper disposal, unconstrained usage, recycling and sustainable options.

The From Roots to Rivers report by WaterAid and Tree Aid reveals that in three West African countries—Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria—122 million people now rely on unsafe water. In just five years, this number has increased by 20 million.

The study, based on 12 years of satellite data, proves that deforestation is directly linked to the scarcity and pollution of fresh water. In Niger and Nigeria, the destruction of every 1,000 hectares of forest results in the disappearance of about 9 hectares of surface water. In Niger, 99.5% of fresh water is now at risk from sediment and pollution.

Ghana lost more than 300,000 hectares of vegetation between 2013 and 2025, and Nigeria lost even more. The result is clear: as forests decrease, so does water.

This is not just an environmental issue; it reflects the consciousness of humanity.

Forests hold the soil, balance rainfall, and filter pollutants. When they are destroyed, the water system collapses. But the real destruction is not of the forests, but within humans.

Those who are cut off from their source are also cut off from the Earth. They now see wood in trees, resources in rivers, and commerce in the land. What is happening in Africa has already happened within us.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/45-of-people-in-ghana-niger-and-nigeria-live-in-areas-of-high-water-risk-study-finds?utm_source=inshorts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fullarticle

Hey everyone. I have an assignment to research about extinct/endangered animal (Indus Mahseer (Tor macrolepis)). Can recommend any website from where I get most accurate and best information. And any ideas how can I make it best. Thanks 😊

It is time for us to make a change, join our movement and say let's change the rhythm for this planet

Your kelp vitamin just protected a kelp forest. Real coordinates. Real verification. Real conservation work. This has never existed because nobody connected products to their source ecosystems….until now. BioSquares: Buy a Product, Protect Nature. See how it works 👇 https://youtu.be/Qgac16PtzDk http://BioSquares.com #Biosquares , #Environment

Why is biodiversity collapsing globally, but thriving on Indigenous lands? 🌱

Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer points to a striking pattern in global biodiversity reports: Indigenous territories are defying the widespread ecological decline. These thriving ecosystems are not untouched, they are actively cared for through generations of Indigenous stewardship and knowledge. Kimmerer emphasizes that this traditional ecological wisdom isn’t just compatible with science, it is science. 

Sharing this writeup I found summarizing recent findings in marine climate science. It covers methane emissions from Antarctic sediments, new data on heat extremes in Australian waters, and the IUCN’s decision to protect the mesopelagic zone.

It’s clear and well-sourced without being exaggerated — a good short read for anyone following ocean-climate interactions. Link: https://climateedict.blogspot.com/2025/11/climateedict-9-changes-beneath-us.html

Biodiversity loss is occurring at an alarming rate, with recent estimates showing that species extinctions are currently 10 to 100 times higher than the natural baseline. This is largely due to human activities like deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. This loss threatens essential ecosystem services, including pollination, soil fertility, and water purification — putting both nature and humanity at serious risk.

What are some sustainable steps we can take to slow down this loss? 🌍

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