Why Should Businesses be Concerned About Biodiversity Loss?
There is a growing understanding of the fact that several human economic activities such as agriculture, urban development, etc, drive biodiversity loss. On the other hand, many have a very limited understanding of the impact that biodiversity loss has on our economic activities/businesses. It is critical for us to understand […]
What are the Main Drivers of Biodiversity Loss?
As the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) unfolds in Montreal, this a great opportunity to dive deep into the issue of biodiversity loss, and understand its impact on the economy, and the need to take action. This article will constitute the first of a two-part series that will be doing […]
Rethinking Agriculture: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a combination of techniques to identify, control, prevent and manage pests and the damage they can do in a way that doesn’t rely primarily on pesticides, but only uses them as a last resort if absolutely necessary. IPM is relatively easy to use and can […]
COP 15: The UN Biodiversity Conference is Coming Up in Montreal
The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) on biological diversity will be held in Montreal, Canada, from December 7th – 19th, 2022. Despite being called in a similar manner, the upcoming COP 15 is different from COP 27 which was held last November in Egypt. Basically, […]