Tag Archives: biodiversity

“If the bee disappeared off the face of the Earth, man would only have four years left to live”. This famous quote, usually attributed to Albert Einstein, explains well how the future of the planet depends on these insects. Find out what you can do to protect them! For some people, bees are just small […]

According to a study of the University of Sydney, 64% of agricultural fields around the world are in danger due to pesticide pollution, and one-third of these areas are at very high risk. This research has analysed the usage and spread of 92 active pesticide ingredients in 168 Countries and has examined the danger of […]

We are what we eat. Do you know this idiom? The Chatham House report does the talking. The current global food system is one of the principal drivers of biodiversity loss. We are facing a continuous acceleration towards an avoidable extinction of entire ecosystems, including ours. But we can make a difference in preventing biodiversity loss and preserve ecosystems. […]

According to a new study, forests defend us from viruses and pandemics, while deforestation causes them to spread Covid-19 has had a negative impact on our lives but it has taught us how much the survival of our species depends on nature. A very recent study, published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, […]

Most of us are food lovers. We buy, we cook, we eat, we waste. But have you thought, where all the food waste ends up? And what is the environmental footprint of it? Food waste is a major problem of this age. On one side of the world, starving children are begging for a piece […]

Every choice we make has an impact on our surroundings. It is also true for the decisions made by a hotelier, by a manager of a B&B or a farmhouse; theirs are decisions that affect the environment and biodiversity. What does this mean? What can an accommodation facility do to defend and promote biodiversity? Biodiversity […]

Forests and Biodiversity are our natural anti-virus. Respect for and protection of the environment are now more than ever necessary to stop this pandemic and prevent any forthcoming. Find out why What we thought was an epidemic soon ran rampant and became an international COVID-19 Pandemic: how could it happen? Sadly, that was not only […]

Biodiversity /bʌɪə(ʊ)dʌɪˈvəːsɪti/ noun the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable. A simple definition that encompasses all the richness of life and nature. From the smallest ones to big animals, from plants to humans, every […]

An alarming report from IUCN warns of a forthcoming danger of extinction for more than half of European trees. 1 tree out of 4 is in danger of extinction in Europe: causes and consequences On September 27th, when FridaysForFuture movement was at its peak, calling on both students and adults, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) released […]

Bees are some of the most important creatures we share this planet with. In fact, these buzzing beauties are responsible for almost one out of every three bites of food we eat. With that in mind, it’s important to teach future generations the importance of protecting our friends, the bees. Here, we’ll provide a few […]