Biodiversity

October 15, 2009

Into the seed bunker

An endangered pink banana enjoyed by Asian elephants becomes a landmark species today, marking the first milestone in an international project to create a Noah’s ark of the world’s seeds. more…

September 30, 2009

Earth’s catalogue now holds 1.9 million species

The number of species on the planet that have been documented by scientists has risen to 1.9 million, according to the world’s most comprehensive catalogue of plants and animals. more…

September 14, 2009

Biodiversity — What does it mean to you?

“When we lose species and their ecosystems, we are losing services, which are absolutely vital for preserving conditions that allow us to live.” more…

January 13, 2009

Harvest time in satoyama

For many Japanese, satoyama represents the ideal of coexistence between humans and nature. It is commonly described as secondary woodlands and grasslands adjunct to small villages, and is the scene of rich biological diversity. more…