Category Archives: Biodiversity

Is biodiversity important to you?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by lubreference

The BBC recently published an article discussing the accuracy of estimating extinction of species on the planet.  The article examines a currently used model for estimating rates of extinction and some scientists do not believe the model is accurate.  Too … Continue reading →

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“Farming First” is working toward many similar goals as FAO!!!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by lubreference

Unlike FAO, Farming First is not an organization, but a coalition.  It is supported by 131 different organizations who all hope to further sustainable agricultural development worldwide.  Farming First was developed in response to the global challenges posed at the … Continue reading →

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Special issue of Nature on Biodiversity

Posted on April 28, 2010 by lubreference

The journal Nature has published a special issue on Biodiversity to mark 2010, the international year of biodiversity.  It includes opinion pieces and news features. The David Lubin Memorial Library subscribes to both the print and electronic versions of Nature.

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Article on the importance of biodiversity

Posted on April 9, 2010 by lubreference

Retired FAO Staff Member James Kanu's latest article was published in the March 2010 issue of African Prospects. The article discusses the state of biodiversity today and the need for conservation and stewardship of crop varieties. Here is the citation: … Continue reading →

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Geographical indications guide

Posted on March 8, 2010 by lubreference

A few days ago, a library user requested access to a FAO document on geographical indications.  One catch: the title of the document was unknown. In the end, we discovered that the item in question was "Linking people, places and … Continue reading →

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Year of biodiversity launched

Posted on January 12, 2010 by lubreference

The United Nations has declared 2010 the international year of biodiversity. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called on all to protect the earth's life forms, not only stopping the loss of biodiversity but also by restoring damaged ecological infrastructure.  A … Continue reading →

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