Ecosystem Services News
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In Indonesia, an earthquake leaves devastation on land and under the seaThe damage on coral reefs from last year's earthquake and tsunami along with waste and sediment from sand and rock mining operations could prevent the coral from growing back, say researchers. -
Indonesia oil slicks highlight weak enforcement against bilge dumpingSatellite imagery of the oil slicks show how common it is for ships to pump their waste oil out in Indonesian waters, an environmental monitoring group has found.
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Ocean heatwaves drive more fish northAs sea water warms, sub-tropical fish swim north. They may do so more often as ocean heatwaves add to the sweltering. -
Cocoa fuel combats climate changeIf you like chocolate you’ll love this: the same tree that provides your indulgent treat is helping to slow climate change, thanks to cocoa fuel.
Ecosystem Services Opinion
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Beaches are banning sunscreens to save coral reefs– If sunscreens play any role at all in causing coral bleaching, it is likely a minor one compared to the extent to which ocean warming damages corals, says marine ecology expert Isabelle Côté. -
Coffee, cocoa, and the cutting edge– Deforestation is threatening crop diversity and jeopardising the livelihoods of millions of poor small farmers around the world. But innovative technologies and better access to financing can help farmers to counter some of these risks. -
Does biodiversity matter to business?– For too long, companies around the world have taken for granted the ecosystems on which production and consumption are based. And though some corporate leaders have begun to factor biodiversity into their financial assessments and overall business models, many more need to follow suit.
Videos
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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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Watch how corals ‘violently’ bleach as sea temperatures rise– For the first time ever, scientists have captured time-lapse videos of corals bleaching in warmer-than-normal waters.
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IIED scheme aims to prevent a 'fishless' Bay of Bengal– Through an animated campaign, the International Institute for Environment and Development creatively presents how governments can stop overfishing and protect marine resources.
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Responsible Business Forum airs on Bloomberg TV– The Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development (RBF) returns to Singapore for the second year on November 25-26 at Marina Bay Sands with the theme "Transformation, Growth and the Green Economy".
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