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Rampant spread of catfish endangering native aquatic species of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
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‘Unprecedented floods may have facilitated introduction of invasive alien species into new habitats’
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‘Unprecedented floods may have facilitated introduction of invasive alien species into new habitats’ The rampant spread of catfish, known locally as African Mushi, in the waterbodies of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) is posing danger to the native aquatic species of the sanctuary, which is already facing threat from the wild growth of alien species of plants, including Senna spectabilis.
Though the sighting of catfish had been reported in waterbodies of the district, including major rivers, this was the first time that it was reported in the sanctuary.
Now is the time for ASEAN member states to join a global effort to protect at least 30% of the Earth s land and ocean
24th May 2021 2 hours ago
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 25, 2021 (Antara/Bernama-AsiaNet) - On the occasion of World Biodiversity Day, a growing number of elected officials, Indigenous leaders, scientists, and other experts are calling on ASEAN leaders to endorse ambitious proposals to protect biodiversity and advance Indigenous rights through the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
After a year-long delay, the official negotiations of the Convention on Biological Diversity have resumed this month and are scheduled to conclude in Kunming, China this October. As delegates from 196 countries including all of the ASEAN member states participate in the negotiations, eyes are on the ASEAN region. As one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, ASEAN member states have a crucial role to play in developing a successful global strategy
Climate Watch: Nigeria bracing for floods, and sea incursion in Ondo community
May 24
Despite directly impacting our communities, health and livelihood, climate-related reports usually take a back seat to dominant news beats like politics and business. Climate Watch aims to ensure you never miss important stories on climate change and actions being taken towards limiting its impact.
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Here is a round-up of last week’s climate stories:
Mohammad Abubakar, minister of environment, said the federal government is working to restore mangroves in Ogoniland following years of oil spills. The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) had found extensive damage to mangroves in Ogoniland when undertaking its 2011 environmental assessment of the area. During a recent meeting on mangrove restoration, the minister restated the government’s commitment to improving lives in Ogoni communities. Get more details on the federal government’s mangrove restoration plan
Indian diplomat s Earth Anthem translated in 100 languages
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23 May 2021, 14:18 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Earth Anthem penned originally in English by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar has been translated into 100 languages on World Biodiversity Day, May 22.
Abhay K first wrote Earth Anthem while posted in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2008, and since then it has now been translated over 100 global languages and is read and performed across the globe to celebrate Earth Day and World Environment Day.
The lines from the Earth Anthem United we stand as flora and fauna/ United we stand as species of one Earth , express solidarity with all the livings species on our planet and calls for protecting the rich biodiversity on Earth.