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4000 citizens of the world participated in the International "World Wide Views on Biodiversity" Day on September 15. In France, two regions were involved: the Nord Pas de Calais Region and Reunion. Citizens’ views will help in decision-making for a future international agreement on biodiversity.
Read moreLes importants épisodes de sécheresses qu'ont connu les îles de l'océan Indien, comme le reste du monde, rappelle toute l'importance d'une bonne gestion de l'eau. La FAO a lancé un appel mondial lors de la semaine mondiale de l'eau.
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The CIRAD has announced the discovery of an environmentally friendly solution for the destructive sugarcane stemborer (see photo). This solution is being adapted for farmers in Réunion and is known as the EcoCanne project.
Read moreEt si l'avenir de l'agriculture familiale et urbaine se jouait sur le toit des immeubles ? "A Hong-Kong, les légumes prennent de la hauteur" selon un article de Campagne et environnement.
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The European Union has approved two biodiversity projects that will boost better management of natural resources in the region of Eastern and Southern Africa and in the Indian Ocean. The projects target sustainable management of regional biodiversity resources and ecosystem services.
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