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Brazil takes key step to protect wetlands
Marine treasure on the Atlantic Ocean gains prominence as international wetlands site
 Coral reefs, Abrolhos, Brazil. © CI/photo by Sterling ZumbrunnSalvador, Brazil (February 2, 2010) - Brazil's Abrolhos National Marine Park, home to one of the largest and richest coral reef systems in the Atlantic Ocean, has received global recognition of its importance as a wetlands site, Conservation International, Brazil's Environment Ministry, and Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation announced today.
GRI and ING Announce the Big Five Competition
GRI and ING launch award for sustainable entrepreneurs at the Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency
 The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and 2010 Conference sponsor ING today announced the opening of "The Big Five Competition" in which they invite small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from around the world to compete for one of up to five booths worth €13,000 at this year's Conference Market Place.
With this competition GRI and ING aim to enhance the profile of small and medium sized sustainable organizations and provide them opportunities to present themselves at the GRI Global Conference, the world's largest gathering of sustainability reporting and transparency experts. The previous two conferences - held bi-ennially - were each attended by over 1,000 participants.
Organic farming is indispensable to halt the loss of biodiversity on farm land
IFOAM EU comments European launch of 2010 International Year of Biodiversity in Madrid
 Madrid, 27/01/2010 - The Spanish Presidency launched the Year of Biodiversity on EU level at its conference "Post-2010 Biodiversity Vision and Target" (1) and discussed future EU strategies in Madrid. As the 2010 target to halt the loss of biodiversity has been clearly missed (2), the IFOAM EU Group urges the EU to take serious action before 2020 and integrate biodiversity protection into all major EU policies.
Rain Frogs and a Slug-Sucking Snake New to Science but Nearly Extinct
Scientists Discover Snake and 30 New Frog Species Already Threatened by Global Warming
 A team of American and Ecuadorian scientists working for Reptile & Amphibian Ecology International have discovered a treasure trove of previously undiscovered biodiversity in a rare and dwindling ecosystem in coastal Ecuador. The apparently new species include a blunt-snouted, slug-sucking snake and 30 species of rain frog.
Biodegradable Styrofoam Alternative Earns Cradle to Cradle Certification
An alternative to foam packaging that is biodegradable and based on sugar cane has earned Cradle to Cradle certification.
 An alternative to foam packaging that is biodegradable and based on sugar cane has earned Cradle to Cradle certification.
Rain Frogs and a Slug-Sucking Snake New to Science but Nearly Extinct
Scientists Discover Snake and 30 New Frog Species Already Threatened by Global Warming
A team of American and Ecuadorian scientists working for Reptile & Amphibian Ecology International have discovered a treasure trove of previously undiscovered biodiversity in a rare and dwindling ecosystem in coastal Ecuador. The apparently new species include a blunt-snouted, slug-sucking snake and 30 species of rain frog.
America goes on Low Carbon Diet
Tens of thousands of US households join local Cool Community campaigns to cut carbon emissions by 25%
 WEST HURLEY, NY - As glaciers melt and sea levels rise, world governments remain in gridlock over global warming. Renewable energy and new technologies will take decades longer to scale up than scientists say we have, but for social entrepreneur David Gershon the immediate solution for cutting the country's goliath footprint is simple. Start at home.
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