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Photo courtesy of Google images There are no substitutes for the benefits humans derive from biodiversity.  Biodiversity, such as flora and fauna species are essential for human existence and provide ecosystem services in “regulation of the atmosphere, maintenance of soil … Continue reading →

Hong Kong was originally covered in tall and dense rainforest rich in species with the only clearings being cliffs and beaches. Previously there were definitely tigers, leopards and there is also evidence of elephants, rhinos and gibbons (1). As the … Continue reading →

By Michelle Nairn There is much debate over eating kangaroo, our national emblem. But the truth is that it is far healthier and more sustainable than eating beef or lamb. Here I outline 5 reasons to make the switch to … Continue reading →

It has been widely known that China is experiencing a period that the economy is developing in a staggering speed, while there are quite a few other issues including environmental and social issues arisen at the same time. Due to … Continue reading →

Canberra gets an almost universally bad rap, often even from the people who live here. Frequent complaints are that it is boring, sterile and that a politician seems to pop out from behind every controversial piece of street art. However, those … Continue reading →

Over the past few years, I’ve developed concern for our current Prime Minister’s environmental agenda. Under Stephen Harper government, protection of our natural resources has been seriously hindered through various policy implementations and modifications as well as considerable funding cuts to environmental … Continue reading →

On the 22nd  April 2013, a destructive earthquake struck China’s Sichuan province. A ‘terrified pandas climbed into tree to escape Sichuan earthquake’ video clip posed on YouTube and caught my eye. It got me thinking about the effect on giant … Continue reading →

Dear fellow classmates, I thought I’d take this opportunity to provide an insight into what other countries are doing to promote their biodiversity. The country I have decided to look into is Japan. I’m sure that all of you know … Continue reading →

There is no doubt that photography is an important tool for conservation. Yet the role of the photographer is often downplayed and good photos undervalued. Let me offer you the perspective of a budding nature photographer who has experienced some … Continue reading →

About Madagascar Located in the Indian Ocean, East of Mozambique and with an area approximately three quarters the size of New South Wales, Madagascar is the fourth largest Island in the world. The country has an estimated population of over … Continue reading →