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Europe went through a third consecutive year of unusually dry weather in 2020.
Jun 17 2021
Report calls for global action for better resilience to droughts

On the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a new report calls for better coordination to manage the risk of severe droughts.

The study recommends the inclusion of the “phylogenetic diversity” criterion as one of the established biodiversity criteria in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.
Jun 17 2021
Preserving evolutionary heritage: proposal for new conservation strategies

There is a need to include “phylogenetic diversity” (namely the million years of evolution that a species or a species set represents) when evaluating which species and geographic areas to prioritise for preservation.

On International Family Remittances Day, research opens new avenue to understanding the impact of remittances and diaspora investments on international development.
Jun 16 2021
Developing countries and pandemic recovery: report maps over 300 migrants’ finance schemes

On International Family Remittances Day, research opens new avenue to understanding the impact of remittances and diaspora investments on international development.

Transboundary watersheds are key contexts for EU’s Green Deal to protect the environment, address climate change challenges and invest in R&D and human capital to promote sustainable youth employment.
Jun 15 2021
A new, integrated approach to deal with the challenges of managing ecosystems

The water-energy-food-ecosystems (WEFE) nexus represents an emerging, integrated approach to resource management that aims to tackle rising demands while ensuring sustainability of ecosystems.

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