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Are there enough women in science? Does it really matter?

The election in the United States of America of the first woman Vice President has been applauded as historic.  While it begins to re-balance the gender  imbalance, it also highlights the gender issue – women , or the absence of, in high office – in the first place. In the field of nature conservation/ science/ etc , the high profile women are certainly there – Dr Jane Goodall  Dr Sylvia Earle  Susan Goldberg  Audrey Azoulay Mechtild Rosser Christine Lagarde However...

World Heritage celebrates 48th anniversary

The 16th of November marks the 48th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention. This Convention protects the world’s most outstanding places, belonging to us all. Where it all began The idea of creating an international movement for protecting heritage emerged after World War I. The 1972 Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage developed from the merging of two separate movements: the first focusing on the preservation of cultural sites, and the other dealing with the conservation of nature. The...

Goldfields hopefully world Heritage

A campaign to win UNESCO recognition for Victoria’s goldfields has united two former premiers from opposing parties and gained the support of a world heritage expert. Former Labor premier John Brumby and ex-Liberal premier Denis Napthine have both been appointed patrons of the bid for UNESCO World Heritage listing for Victorian gold rush era sites. They hope a successful bid will spur another gold rush by bringing international recognition to Victoria’s goldfields and drive a major economic boost from international...

Invasive species threat to World Heritage

A new paper indicates that impacts on natural World Heritage sites from invasive alien species, such as house mice, Argentine ants and rainbow trout, may be greater than previously assessed. It presents results of a proposed framework tested in seven affected sites, recording the presence of more invasive alien species in almost all cases. The authors, a team of international scientists including from IUCN, call for improved monitoring and reporting as a first step towards more effective protection. Natural World...

Natural world Heritage

They are a ‘litmus test’ to protect biodiversity •    Natural World Heritage sites are globally recognised as the most significant protected areas on Earth.•    These sites provide life-supporting benefits to millions of people – 90% of sites provide jobs, two-thirds are crucial sources of water and about half help prevent natural disasters such as floods or landslides.•    Natural World Heritage sites are under increasing pressure from climate change, infrastructure development, mining, poaching and other threats. •    To protect sites from threats, investment in their protection and management is urgently needed. Closely monitoring the...

Biodiversity Day!

Our solutions are in Nature – that’s the message of the 2020 Biodiversity Day which is technically May 22nd While the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed some of the preparations related to the 2020 super year of biodiversity, the celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity aims to prompt reflection on the importance of working together at all levels to build a future of life in harmony with nature. The year 2020 is significant for international biodiversity policy for a number...

‘Celebrating’ world Heritage

Yesterday was African #WorldHeritage Day…. What is World Heritage? Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world’s heritage. World Heritage sites –...