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Dossier: Preserving Biodiversity

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Biodiversity Conference Ends with Mixed Results

The organizers of the UN biodiversity conference that ended in Bonn on Friday evening claimed success in securing funding to protect wildlife, while activists voiced disappointment over what they saw as slow progress. (31.05.2008)  

Merkel Pledges Funds at UN Biodiversity Talks

Setting a highlight at an otherwise floundering UN biodiversity conference, German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed to boost funding for a species protection and nature conservancy program. (28.05.2008)  

Progress at Mid-Way Point for UN Biodiversity Conference

Halfway through a two-week conference in Germany on biodiversity, enough progress has been made to avoid total failure, but much more remains to be done at the UN event. (26.05.2008)  

Merkel Warns of Extinction Threat to Life on Earth

In her weekly video message to the nation, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that there was all life on earth was in danger unless more action was taken to prevent the growing extinction of species around the world. (24.05.2008)  

Biodiversity Loss Can Dent World Economy, Study Warns

A new study warns that destroying the diversity of animal and plant life can have serious repercussions for the world economy, with the poor bearing the brunt of the cost. DW-RADIO spoke to the report's lead author. (23.05.2008)  

Environment Minister: Biodiversity Poses an 'Alarming Challenge'

Protecting biodiversity is one of the most important global challenges, Germany's Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Monday, May 19. He spoke at the start of a two-week United Nations conference on the topic. (19.05.2008)  

Opinion: The Dark Side of Germany's Environmental Record

At this week's UN conference on biodiversity, Germany will present itself as a role model when it comes to the environment. DW-WORLD.DE's Thorsten Schäfer says that there's really not much to brag about. (19.05.2008)  

UN Conference in Germany Aims to Preserve Global Biodiversity

The UN Convention of Biological Diversity meets starting Monday, May 19, in Bonn to seek ways to preserve the diversity of animal and plant life in the face of challenges such as pollution and global warming. (18.05.2008)  

Pesticide Blamed for German Bee Deaths

Thousands of German bee-keepers are readying claims for compensation after scientists traced the cause of mass deaths among bees: a pesticide that coated maize seed. (17.05.2008)  

Dispute Marks Start of UN Biosafety Conference in Bonn

A UN conference on risks relating to genetic engineering in the agricultural sector opened in the former West German capital of Bonn on Monday amid differences among the delegates. (12.05.2008)  

German Ministers Warn of Extinction Threats to Biodiversity

German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel warned of the dangers of failing to halt the loss of threatened species. His words echoed those of experts concerned about the future of natural cures. (08.05.2008)  

Illegal Logging Gives EU Massive Eco-Headache

With tropical rainforests continuing to disappear at an alarming rate, the EU is partially to blame for importing illegally felled timber. So what is Brussels planning to do? (17.04.2008)  

Preserving Biodiversity  

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Industrial Bee-Keeping Threatens Animals, Crops  

Black Grouse Reestablished in Heathland  

Wadden Sea: A Unique Ecosystem  

What's to Become of Irish Peatlands?  

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