October 19th, 2009 If current population and consumption trends continue, Africa’s Ecological Footprint will exceed its biocapacity within the next twenty years, while a number of countries, including Senegal, Kenya and Tanzania, are set to reach that threshold in less than five years, according to a report issued today by Global Footprint Network and key partners.
October 1st, 2009 The new MPhil degree in Conservation Leadership is a full-time, one-year, masters course, aimed at graduates with five or more years of experience in conservation. The unique feature of this course will be its delivery by a partnership between several university departments and conservation organizations based around Cambridge. Consequently, the course aims to deliver a [...]
September 5th, 2009 Researchers frequently ask how they can be involved in the development process of the LifeWatch research infrastructure. Indeed, the European scientific and technical community has much to offer. Although LifeWatch cannot provide direct funding, many countries are involved in its preparatory phase. It may therefore may be of some advantage to your project if it [...]
September 4th, 2009 MAB is since 1989 providing 10 young researchers each year with awards up to US$5,000 in support of their research on ecosystems, natural resources and biodiversity. Through the MAB Young Scientists Awards, MAB is investing in a new generation of scientists worldwide because we think well-trained and committed young people are key to addressing ecological [...]
September 2nd, 2009 Film by Disney Nature, produced by Alastair Fothergill. Release date is Earth Day 2009. Visit my website at http://www.MyDisneyBlog.com for more information.
May 25th, 2009 For one weekend only, human beings were the newest exhibit at ZSL London Zoo. Billed as ‘the world’s most destructive animal’ humans made their home in a the special ‘Room with a Zoo’ display. Kitted out with full furnishings and complete with an outdoor area, visitors were able to see the humans as they enjoyed [...]
August 4th, 2008 The 11th Hour is a 2007 feature film documentary, created, produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, on the state of the natural environment. The film is a look at the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet’s ecosystems.
