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World’s governments are failing on protected areas for nature

A new study has found that while governments are making progress in expanding Protected Area networks, these are failing to provide adequate coverage for nature.

Four of nine planetary boundaries now crossed

Four of nine planetary boundaries have now been crossed as a result of human activity, says a team of 18 researchers including professor Katherine Richardson from the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate. The…

More investment needed to reach international biodiversity targets by 2020

Despite some progress, more needs to be done to reach the internationally agreed set of biodiversity targets by 2020. New Science study out today.

Evolutionary tools improve prospects for sustainable development

In a new Science review by the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate and the University of California, Davis researchers encourage evolutionary thinking in order to secure food security and prevent biodiversity…

Stream the conference "You lost me at Hello!"

Here you can stream the presentations from the conference "You lost me at Hello!" Just press the links below.

Mining no shortcut for Greenland

Greenland would benefit most by permitting a limited number of mines, operational for a limited number of years, in a limited number of areas, concludes a new report compiled by the University of Copenhagen and…

Research funding has become prone to bubble formation

Fashions in research funding, reward structures in universities and streamlining of scientific agendas undermine traditional academic norms and may result in science bubbles. New research shows how the mechanisms that…

Proper diet and exercise to limit diabetes epidemic

The number of diabetics worldwide is exploding. In response, the largest study of its kind to date is set to investigate type-2 diabetes prevention through diet, exercise and lifestyle.

Etymology and the European Lexicon: Call for Papers

We are pleased to announce that the 14th Congress (Fachtagung) of the Indogermanische Gesellschaft / Society for Indo-European Studies / Société des Études Indo-Européennes will be held in Copenhagen from Monday 17…