France plans to regulate the complex process of biodiversity use by implementing, through its Biodiversity Law, the Nagoya Protocol. This … [Read more...] about New Caledonia protects its biodiversity use
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Hawaii: the biggest open lab GMOs’ tests
Many studies have shown a link between Syngenta pesticides such as atrazine and chlorpyrifos, with several serious diseases In Hawaii, the … [Read more...] about Hawaii: the biggest open lab GMOs’ tests
Lakshadweep islands : limited access to tourism
The limited number of visitors preserves the edenic island's culture and biodiversity Located 300 km off the coast of Malabar in Kerala, … [Read more...] about Lakshadweep islands : limited access to tourism
Papua: plastic bags prohibited
"Bilum" Papuan: alternative woven bag in organic material Since 1 January 2016 the non-biodegradable plastic bags are banned in … [Read more...] about Papua: plastic bags prohibited
Antarctica: the largest krill fishing factory ship in the world soon being built
The whales' favorite food and the southern ecosystem's keystone Composed of small open-water crustaceans, krill is one of the most abundant … [Read more...] about Antarctica: the largest krill fishing factory ship in the world soon being built
Molene archipelago : sustainable aquaculture project
The concession will be allowed if the absence of maerl is proven "We will recreate an ecosystem," says Benoit Salaun who is bringing this … [Read more...] about Molene archipelago : sustainable aquaculture project
Mauritius: Ban on polystyrene claimed
To encourage people to turn to more sustainable alternatives such as tents or raffia vacoas Facing plastics' invasion, Rodrigues and … [Read more...] about Mauritius: Ban on polystyrene claimed
Guadeloupe: Sargassum seaweed collection is a priority
The islands of Marie-Galante, Désirade and Les Saintes hardly hitten Members of the Interministerial studies' Mission of Sargassum visited … [Read more...] about Guadeloupe: Sargassum seaweed collection is a priority
Scotland: a key “migratory corridor” for Basking sharks
Every summer the sharks gather in large numbers around small islands between Skye and Mull off Scotland's west coast The tagging project … [Read more...] about Scotland: a key “migratory corridor” for Basking sharks
Denmark: new victory for WDC against whaling
A WDC team found the minke whale steaks and blubber available to buy at a tourist shop in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, thus putting … [Read more...] about Denmark: new victory for WDC against whaling