How climate change effects U.S. indigenous coastal cultures is the focus of the First Stewards symposium starting today at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. The coastal treaty tribes of Washington state – the Hoh, Makah, Quileute tribes and the Quinault Indian Nation – are …
Eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Ramsar Con-vention on Wetlands – Summary & Analysis
The eleventh conference of the contracting parties (COP 11) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat was held from 6-13 July 2012 at the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on the theme “Wetlands: Home and Destination.” Over 2000 participants representing the 162 …
Beyond Rio + 20: Next Steps for the Widening Circle Campaign for a Global Citizens Movement
Sometimes we wonder if we are really making a difference. Often we do not see the results of our own actions as it depends on so many of us doing the ‘right’ thing even when there is no immediate reward. I remain an optimist in these troubled times when I …
Second meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity
ICNP 2 plenary discussed procedural issues and draft recommendations on: guidance for the financial mechanism; resource mobilization; awareness raising; and the ABS clearinghouse. Two contact groups addressed a global multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism and compliance. Download the Earth Negotiations Bulletin (PDF).
Use of Common Pesticide, Imidacloprid, Linked to Bee Colony Collapse
Use of Common Pesticide, Imidacloprid, Linked to Bee Colony Collapse Science Daily http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120405224653.htm Honeybee on knapweed. The likely culprit in sharp worldwide declines in honeybee colonies since 2006 is imidacloprid, one of the most widely used pesticides (Credit: © Elenathewise / Fotolia) Source: “In Situ Replication of Honey Bee Colony …
ASBC Calls on Business Leaders to Support EPA Carbon Pollution Rules
The sustainable business community knows that being good to the environment is also good for business. The U.S. EPA has issued a proposed rule to control carbon pollution from new power plant. The rule will reduce the danger of climate change and create new opportunities for the business community. Businesses …
New Arctic Forests Pose Climate Change Problems
WHAT WE’RE FOLLOWING New Arctic Forests Pose Climate Change Problems Bringing forests back has long been though to help combat climate change. Trees absorb the most common greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, helping to pull the heat-trapping gas from the atmosphere, the logic goes. This is why forests are usually expected …
Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication – Videos for Rio+20
Ecologic Newsletter No 115 ? June 2012 1. Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication – Videos for Rio+20 Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, released four videos addressing the themes of the upcoming Rio+20 Conference. The videos tell stories in which the fictional …
A Time of Change – June 2012 Newsletter
We at Ethical Markets recommend Schumacher College and its whole-systems, hands-on approach. I have been teaching course there for many years. Hazel Henderson, Editor A Time of Change – June 2012 Newsletter “Whatever we dream we can attain. We just need to direct our energy and our actions towards creating …
Backyard Biomimicry Workshop
presented by Ethical Markets Media For more on partners and sponsors: AskNature.org The Jacoby Group Janine Benyus on Biomimicry Ripple Effect Ecotours I regret that, due to low registration, we will not be having the St. Augustine Biomimicry workshop this year. My appreciation to all of you who …