Colossal Biosciences’ Post

Australia’s biodiversity and annual harvests are ravaged by introduced pests. However, a technique called “gene drive” could provide a powerful new tool to combat these plagues of invasive species. Read more here: https://ow.ly/v1pi50QgaTk

This assessment dovetails with Target 6 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to eliminate, minimize, reduce and mitigate the impacts of invasive/alien species. The assessment indicates that invasives have contributed to 60% of recorded global extinctions. https://lnkd.in/gNs5yiR2

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.

For the past months I've been helping out with this amazing portal, which provides access to crucial data, information, and knowledge on the status and progress towards the EU biodiversity targets. With BISE you can: 🌍Explore biodiversity across the EU with 27 country profile pages. 🌿Discover valuable insights on protected areas, species, habitats, and ecosystems across all the EU countries. #biodiversity #conservation #EUtarget #StateofNature Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eVUZ33xr

Biodiversity loss are triggered by the demolishing the territory, home range and niches of wildlife. Human mediated biological destructions are imposing an enormous stress on all components of nature. Here authors have discussed #title: interspecies transmission of pathogens and cascading effects on biodiversity loss. full study at https://lnkd.in/gjMXiKT9 #biodiversityloss #microbiome #pathogens #ovaldiseasemodel #dilutioneffect

IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment: Summary for Policymakers - ZENODO: Summary for policymakers of the thematic assessment of invasive alien species and their control of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. https://lnkd.in/eCEeMmMk

🚨 Invasive alien species = key driver of global biodiversity loss 🌍 Coming soon: IPBES Report on #InvasiveAlienSpecies, empowering decision-makers with evidence, analysis and control options. 📅 Planned launch: 4 September after #IPBES10. https://lnkd.in/d_sS2agy

🌊 🌏 🐟 Biodiversity matters! Yesterday, more than 160 participants attended the Bologna conference of Spoke 2 "Sea" of the NBFC - National Biodiversity Future Center . Innovative tools in the field of conservation, restoration, and mitigation of impact on marine biodiversity were discussed, along with the development of biodiversity-friendly aquaculture through low carbon feed, genetics, IMTA, biosecurity, and omics tools. The NBFC - National Biodiversity Future Center is one of five national centers dedicated to frontier research involving institutions and businesses throughout Italy. More than 1,500 researchers and 48 partner institutions are committed to monitor, conserve, restore, and valorize Italian and Mediterranean biodiversity.

Here we are! After a week of negotiations at the #IPBES10 plenary, the Summary for Policymakers of the Invasive Alien Species Assessment has been released today! Read it, share it, and work with your policymakers to further implement policy initiatives and management options to contrast biological invasions, being a major driver of the ongoing biodiversity crisis! 📗 https://lnkd.in/dY7KwpAn #IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpeciesAssessment

In December countries signed up to a landmark agreement setting global goals to address biodiversity loss. A new study just months later suggests that these goals are already slipping out of reach due to decadal time lags linked to climate and habitat loss. More plants and animals are going extinct than at any other point in human history. The study advocates for more urgency and action on biodiversity targets. #biodiversity #climateaction