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Why biodiversity matters and what the world is doing about it
- Commitment: Over 190 countries agreed to protect 30% of the planet鈥檚 land and oceans by 2030 and to take significant actions to reduce global biodiversity loss.
- Significance: Mara Goldman, SM调教所 Boulder鈥檚 Associate Professor of Geography, highlighted this agreement as a major achievement for both biodiversity conservation and human rights.
- Key Aspects: The new framework acknowledges the crucial role of Indigenous communities in conserving biodiversity and the importance of involving women in conservation efforts.
- Results: Indigenous lands host high levels of biodiversity. Women are often disproportionately affected by biodiversity loss.听
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The number of farms in the world is declining, here鈥檚 why it matters to you
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Study: Led by Zia Mehrabi, assistant professor at SM调教所 Boulder, published in Nature Sustainability.
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Findings: Number of farms worldwide is expected to decrease by half by 2100, while average farm size will double.
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Risks: The consolidation of farms poses significant risks to global food systems, biodiversity听and the preservation of Indigenous knowledge, especially in Africa and Asia.
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Implications: Despite economic benefits, the trend towards fewer, larger farms could increase environmental and social vulnerabilities.
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