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Biological Conservation is a leading international journal in the discipline of conservation science. The journal publishes articles spanning a diverse range of fields that contribute to the biological, sociological, ethical and economic dimensions of conservation. The primary aim of Biological Conservation is the publication of high-quality papers that advance the science and practice of…

Following a rise in dust events around the world, public awareness of aeolian dust (fine and ultrafine) has increased. Due to increased public worry about dust, the medical community must be prepared in several areas, including scientific confirmation of health dangers, risk prevention and reduction rates, and communication of risk. It is difficult to provide credible aeolian dust…

Against the backdrop of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use and the pledge of 140 countries to eliminate forest loss by 2030 and to support restoration and sustainable forestry, the 2022 edition of The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) explores the potential of three forest pathways for achieving green recovery and tackling multidimensional planetary crises, including…

29/06/2022 - Paris/Rome - The global agrifood sector faces fundamental challenges over the coming decade, particularly the need to feed an ever-increasing population in a sustainable manner, the impacts of the climate crisis and the economic consequences and disruptions to food supply linked to the war in Ukraine, according to a report released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of…

Trees in dryland forests and wooded areas provide key ecosystem services such as animal feed, timber, fruits and, regulation of soil and water cycles. Equally, the presence of livestock in dryland woody areas can also play an important role in the local ecosystem; not only are they a source of income for local communities, but they also help vegetation and mobilise stored biomass. When both of…

This quick guide gives a brief overview of the challenges regarding women’s access to land, outlines what needs to be done to increase women’s access to land and provides Sida with some entry points for supporting processes where women gain access to land. Women’s economic empowerment is essential in promoting equality between women and men and a precondition for sustainable development and…