SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 23, 2011
Biodiversity in Europe's lakes and rivers is shrinking. Pollution, overfishing, habitat loss and the introduction of invasive species threaten a large number of fish, mollusks, snails and plants, according to a new European Commission report. The situation for animals on land isn't much better. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 03, 2010
Even as Berlin demands that developing countries preserve their rainforests, the country is doing little for biodiversity back home. Bogs and marshland in Germany are increasingly yielding to corn farming -- resulting in the release of huge quantities of CO2. By Kim Bode, Katharina Fuhrin and Christian Schwägerl more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 28, 2010
Can the international community reach a turning point in nature conservation? A UN conference in Nagoya, Japan this week may determine how our planet's resources are used in the future. Germany could have played an important role, but its environment minister left the meeting after only one day. By Christian Schwägerl in Nagoya, Japan more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 18, 2010
The world is gathered in Japan this week in an effort to put an end to the extinction of plant and animal species across the globe. But while everyone agrees that biodiversity is important, the conference may fail anyway -- partially because the Americans don't seem interested. By Christoph Seidler more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 03, 2010
Researchers have compiled an unprecedented catalogue of ocean-dwellers ranging from plankton crabs to the blue whale. They have logged over 185,000 species so far, but that is believed to be only a fraction of the true total. Biologists say research into ocean biodiversity must be speeded up to help counter mounting threats to marine life. By Cinthia Briseño more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 30, 2008
Friday marks the last day of the UN biodiversity conference in Bonn and delegates are still haggling over the closing statement. Although progress has been made on issues such as establishing protected areas, concrete results are likely to be limited. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 28, 2008
Stopping global warming means putting a halt to deforestation. At the UN biodiversity conference in Bonn on Wednesday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged billions of euros to support that effort. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 23, 2008
How much is the Earth worth to us? At a global conference in Bonn, Germany, representatives of 191 nations are discussing a revolution in conservation. By making a highly profitable business out of saving forests, whales and coral reefs, environmentalists hope to put a stop to a dramatic wave of extinctions. By Philip Bethge, Rafaela von Bredow and Christian Schwägerl more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 23, 2008
Protecting endangered species is as important to the survival of mankind as protecting the climate, says Klaus Töpfer. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, the former head of the United Nations Environment Program talks about the value of nature, failed efforts to protect endangered species -- and whether mammoth conferences make any sense. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 07, 2008
Germans are fond of lecturing others on the environment, but it turns out they should perhaps look a little closer to home. On the eve of an international environmental summit in Bonn, the WWF is criticizing Germany's efforts to protect its nature reserves and endangered species. more...
