Tag: Biodiversity Conservation
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The hidden toll: how disasters impact wildlife and how you can help
Hurricane Helene ranks as the third-deadliest hurricane of the modern era and economic losses will likely exceed $50 billion – but what about its impact on wildlife?
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As the Egyptian vulture goes, so goes the world’s biodiversity
As the Egyptian vulture goes, so goes the world’s biodiversity. Hyperbole? No, not at all. Today, more than 41,000 species face possible extinction, including 41% of the world’s amphibians, 27% of mammals, and 13% of birds. The current extinction rate is estimated to be 1,000 times higher than natural background rates, and many experts fear…
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Conserving the Cubango-Okavango River Basin, one of the largest remaining, near-pristine river basins on Earth
The Cubango-Okavango River Basin (CORB) is vital for global biodiversity, spanning 700,000 square kilometers across Angola, Botswana, and Namibia. Its ecosystems support one million residents and provide essential services. The CORB Fund aims to facilitate sustainable development, with investments potentially yielding a benefit-cost ratio of 7-to-1, safeguarding both the environment and local livelihoods.
Aegis Conservation Ecology & Regenerative Development LLC 