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Read more at: A recent study in Ecology & Evolution suggests butterflies are most vulnerable to climate change during their larval stage

A recent study in Ecology & Evolution suggests butterflies are most vulnerable to climate change during their larval stage

1 November 2023

A new study by member of the Insect Ecology Group and published in Ecology & Evolution has found that butterflies may be most vulnerable to climate change as larvae. Insects are vulnerable to climate change, as they rely on their environment to regulate their body temperature. Insects also play a vital role in many different ecosystem services, many of which are relevant to human society, such as pollinating our crops.


Read more at: Offset markets: new approach could help save tropical forests by restoring faith in carbon credits

Offset markets: new approach could help save tropical forests by restoring faith in carbon credits

30 October 2023

A new approach to valuing the carbon storage potential of natural habitats aims to help restore faith in offset schemes, by enabling investors to directly compare carbon credit pricing across a wide range of projects.


Read more at: Nov 1st - The Wildlife Trusts Craig Bennet to talk at the CCI

Nov 1st - The Wildlife Trusts Craig Bennet to talk at the CCI

25 October 2023

The Wildlife Trust's Chief Executive, Craig Bennett will be giving a talk at the DAB on November 1st as part of our CCI Conservation Seminar Series. He will be talking about The Wildlife Trusts Strategy for addressing the nature and climate crisis. With options to register to join Via Zoom.