Laetitia Osborne (MSc)’s Post

#KBAs identify the most important places for biodiversity 🦍 🐦 👉 The KBA criteria use quantitative thresholds to identify sites that contain significant populations of threatened or geographically restricted species, have high ecological integrity, or provide important connectivity. Focusing conservation efforts on these globally important sites is crucial for halting extinctions and reducing #biodiversityloss, key goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework.🌿

NatureServe's Map of Biodiversity Importance (MoBI) is now nine times more precise. 🦋🌿 Find new biodiversity hotspots and data to aid conservation efforts via ArcGIS Living Atlas and NatureServe’s open data portal. https://lnkd.in/gKXFwyu7 #Conservation #Biodiversity

The statistic that over 1 million species worldwide are at risk of extinction is deeply concerning and emphasizes the urgent need for action to preserve biodiversity. It's imperative that we prioritize efforts to protect and sustain the rich variety of life on our planet. One crucial aspect of this effort is financing biodiversity, as highlighted by the Forum’s Biodiversity initiative. By investing in conservation efforts, sustainable practices, and biodiversity-friendly policies, we can mitigate the threats facing endangered species and ecosystems. Understanding the importance of financing biodiversity is key to safeguarding our planet's natural heritage for future generations. Let's come together to support initiatives that promote biodiversity conservation and ensure a sustainable future for all life on Earth.

The updated draft of Canada's 2030 National Biodiversity Strategy highlights how Key Biodiversity Areas can be used to guide actions to the most important places for nature 💚   Access here → https://loom.ly/nv6aSZE

At the core of the biodiversity net gain policy lies DEFRA's innovative Biodiversity Metric tool. This methodology enables developers to quantify the biodiversity value of sites and model potential gains through targeted interventions. With a mandated 10% uplift in biodiversity, this tool is essential for meeting conservation targets. Check out our newest article that delves into the intricacies of this game-changing tool: https://lnkd.in/dNixrehd #BiodiversityMetric #ConservationTools #EcologicalRestoration #DEFRA #netgain

🚩Nature alert: Biodiversity conservation risks being deprioritised in EU external programmes! 21 organisations are calling to increase financing for biodiversity in the next #EU international cooperation budget Why are we raising the alert? Read here 👉https://lnkd.in/eKmMyWZR

“Be part of the Plan”, the theme of International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2024, is a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, also referred to as the Biodiversity Plan. Happy International Day for Biological Diversity🙏 #Bepartoftheplan

The biodiversity net gain rules present a unique challenge for developers: balancing the need for infrastructure with the restoration of vital habitats. As professionals in the field, understanding how these regulations impact project planning and execution is crucial. Our recent article explores strategies for achieving the required 10% uplift in biodiversity while delivering successful infrastructure projects. #BiodiversityNetGain #SustainableDevelopment #ConservationPlanning

Highly migratory marine vertebrates connect distant ecosystems providing ecosystem services across jurisdictions with considerably different conservation interests and economic ability to pay for biodiversity protection https://lnkd.in/epTKR_t6