A new study has revealed concerns that seafloor fishing activities, such as bottom trawling, may accelerate the process that turns organic carbon to CO2. The research, co-led by Lyell Centre Associate Professor Dr Marija Sciberras, reviewed the findings of 71 independent studies to create a global database that improves understanding of the complex relationship between demersal fishing and seabed carbon. Findings of the research, which was funded by the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), will be of particular interest to #ClimateChange scientists, policymakers and the #fisheries sector, and may inform new regulations aimed at minimising the adverse effects of fishing on marine environments. Dr Sciberras said: "“Seafloor organic carbon plays a key role in carbon sequestration and storage....the study emphasises the necessity for tailored management approaches if seabed carbon is to be protected effectively.” Read more on the Heriot-Watt University website: https://lnkd.in/exXZJk_7 #fishing #carbon #sustainability #climate #FisheriesManagement #regulations #policy #GlobalResearch #GlobalImpact Justin Tiano Emil De Borger Sarah Paradis Vilar Heriot-Watt GRID
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💬 “Soil not only forms the foundation of our food systems but also provides clean water and habitats for biodiversity, contributing to climate resilience.” 🪱 The Horizon Europe Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ addresses the critical issue of soil health and emphasizes international cooperation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.🌿 Through the first three #HorizonEurope work programs, approximately 300 million Euros have been allocated to Research and Innovation projects. The initiative aims to establish 100 living labs and lighthouses across Europe, fostering bottom-up research and innovation in real-life conditions. 📝 For more information, read this insightful article by Kerstin Rosenow⤵ https://lnkd.in/dyWFcaF8 #MissionSoil #SoilHealth #HorizonEurope #Biodiversity #SustainableAgriculture #SDGs European Commission REVOLVE
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How to assess and quantify environmental impacts from various marine activities and eutrophication related pressures across geographical zones and different marine habitat types in marine Natura 2000 areas? Here we (Mads Birkeland, Jens Kjerulf Petersen, Karen Timmermann, Pernille Nielsen, Ian Sehested Hansen) presents operational biological quality elements, key indicators, concrete and generic impact criteria, and assessment procedures for operational assessment. https://lnkd.in/d-YzGW2N
Identification and application of quality elements, indicators, and criteria for assessment of impact on habitats in marine Natura 2000 areas
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It´s #EarthDay The EU wants to be climate neutral by 2050. The land use sector plays a key role as it can compensate unabated greenhouse gas emissions through carbon sequestration. The land use sector is also expected to contribute to climate change mitigation and other sustainability targets by providing biomass for energy supply and reversing the trend of biodiversity loss. The LAMASUS Project studies the relationship between land use and policy objectives in agriculture and forestry. By studying how land is used and managed at the EU, country, and local levels, #LAMASUS_EU will develop a modelling system for land use to anticipate how policy objectives will be met and what changes in land use may occur. Our research will help to create a more sustainable future by ensuring that policy objectives are met while also preserving the land.
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Don't delay, the 2024 Global Summit call for abstracts and early bird registration discount ends July 1! If you are interested in presenting during a plenary or breakout session, poster presentation or a paper, we urge you to submit your abstract now before the 1 July deadline. We are seeking input on these four specific regulatory topics and with over 25 options for universally relevant generic regulatory topics to feature in the event program: 1️⃣ Climate change and/or air pollution regulation 2️⃣ Emerging waste streams and plastic waste issues 3️⃣ Biodiversity, environmental planning, wildlife crime, managing national parks (marine & terrestrial) and public land management 4️⃣ Natural resources and energy sector including water, forestry, fisheries, soil, vegetation, oil and gas, mining, and renewable energy. See the full list of topics and submit an abstract ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9JZtNZ5 Visit the 2024 Global Summit event website to submit your abstract, download a copy of the event program, or secure your early bird registration 🕊️
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🌲 Today, 16 EU Member States presented a joint statement calling for the sustainable bioeconomy to be placed at the core of the next European Commission's work program during the Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting. 🌱 The For Forest group call for strengthened support for the forest-based bioeconomy noting its critical role for the EU to reach its climate targets, develop its open strategic autonomy and supporter of enhanced competitiveness, jobs and prosperity in the EU. #bioeconomy #forestindustry https://lnkd.in/e6REN66H
FFIF Welcomes EU Member States’ call for the Commission to prioritise the Bioeconomy
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🎉 New EU Horizon Project 🎉 Obtained by Soil Physics and Land Management - Chair Group - Wageningen Environmental Research , contact person, Mahrooz Rezaei and Coen Ritsema , with a budget of 7 million euro 💶, project: Modelling pollutant transport across the soil-water-atmosphere continuum, and impacts on ecosystem services (𝐒𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌) supports local stakeholders towards sustainable land management strategies and policies for healthy soils all over Europe, by considering a selection of pollutants that are considered to have a high risk to the environment and humans. This includes #metals, #microplastics, #pesticides, and #PFAS. More about this project: https://lnkd.in/ekh_4Ctj #HorizonEurope #SoilPROM #WageningenUniversity #SoilPollution #SustainableLandManagement #EcosystemServices #EnvironmentalResearch
Project: Modelling pollutant transport across the soil-water-atmosphere continuum, and impacts on ecosystem services
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This is an interesting finding in regard to measuring the environmental footprint of agricultural land use.
Cawthron Freshwater Ecologist Joanne Clapcott has contributed to a global collaborative study to determine how human impacts on aquatic ecosystems contribute to the global climate crisis. The study, published in Science Magazine, estimated the rate at which organic matter decomposes in different freshwater ecosystems around the world. The global researchers collected data by decomposing small pieces of cotton fabric in 550 rivers across 40 countries, and found that when fertilizer enters fresh waterways, decomposition rates speed up and more CO2 is released into the atmosphere. The study identified the highest decomposition rates were in densely populated agricultural areas, including parts of the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia. One of Cawthron's core areas of focus is protecting and enhancing aquatic environments, and as part of this we offer a number of testing services including a cotton strip assay, like the one used in this study, to regional councils and communities interested in organic matter decomposition potential and carbon emissions of waterways. Get in touch with us for more information, and you can access the full report published in Science here: https://lnkd.in/dQti7vV9
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I am glad to share the latest work, “Source, fate, toxicity, and remediation of micro-plastic in wetlands: A critical review,” published in Watershed Ecology and the Environment (Elsevier).
Source, fate, toxicity, and remediation of micro-plastic in wetlands: A critical review
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