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Narrow Valuation of Nature is Widening Biodiversity Loss

A major UN report warned Monday that a global economy focused on short-term profit is wrecking the planet and called for a drastically different approach as to how we value nature.

Halting the loss of nature requires a shift away from prioritising short-term gains, scientists say.

IPBES research calls for science-based valuation of nature to be placed at the heart of economic decision-making in order to reverse the biodiversity crisis

Nature has diverse values, but it is poorly evaluated, and this is driving the global biodiversity crisis, top scientists say in a new report.

A landmark report calls for action to stop the over-exploitation of wild plants, animals and fungi.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the retaking of Snake Island shows that Kyiv “cannot be broken” by Russia’s onslaught.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the retaking of Snake Island shows that Kyiv “cannot be broken” by Russia’s onslaught.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the retaking of Snake Island shows that Kyiv “cannot be broken” by Russia’s onslaught.

From fishing and logging to the use of wild plants in medicines and perfumes, societies across the planet use species that have not been tamed or cultivated,.