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Better decisions for biodiversity and people
We rely on biodiversity for our very existence – it provides us with the basic ecosystem services that allow us to survive and thrive. Yet human lives and the biosphere itself are under threat due to the loss of biodiversity occurring at a massive scale, and at an accelerating pace. Despite the mounting scientific evidence on the importance of biodiversity, it still takes a back seat to political and other agendas. How can we change this alarming situation? How can we make better decisions for biodiversity and people on individual and institutional level?
PLANET4B project
Better decisions for biodiversity and people
We rely on biodiversity for our very existence – it provides us with the basic ecosystem services that allow us to survive and thrive. Yet human lives and the biosphere itself are under threat due to the loss of biodiversity occurring at a massive scale, and at an accelerating pace. Despite the mounting scientific evidence on the importance of biodiversity, it still takes a back seat to political and other agendas. How can we change this alarming situation? How can we make better decisions for biodiversity and people on individiual and institutional level?
Latest news
More than vegetables! Gaia Gartenberg Graz
2024.10.29.In addition to crops, community, network, knowledge base and creativity are growing in the Gaia Community Garden in Graz. In their blogpost, PLANET4B's partner Forum Urbanes Gärtnern showcase the operation of the garden and the impact of community gardening on people through direct, personal experiences and feedback from garden users. Read more about this unique initiative where gardening is not just a practical issue but also a way to build women's community. https://urbanes-gaertnern.at/allgemein/2024/08/02/gaia-gartenberg/
Critcal Lens – Outdoor Cinema Sessions with PLANET4B
2024.10.1.This Summer PLANET4B partner CGE Erfurt organized an outdoor cinema session for young people. Easy summer entertaintment? Hardly. The aim of the screening was to spread awareness about the importance of biodiversity and in addition to test how critical thinking is influenced by documentaries. Therefore, the participants were both learning and taking part in a social science experiment. The main goal of the PLANET4B project is to identify and explore creative methods that help prioritize biodiversity in our decision-making. Read the [...]
Entry points for change
2024.09.26.Sharing lessons learnt and identifying entry points to upscale findings is a crucial part of PLANET4B, and project partner UNEP-WCMC has been engaging with policymakers and businesses to fulfil this goal. […]