Nature Restoration in Europe: Key Points of Regulation (EU) 2024/1991
In June 2024, the European Parliament passed one of its most ambitious nature restoration laws: Regulation (EU) 2024/1991, widely known as the Nature Restoration Act1. This regulation is part of the European Green Deal and stands as a crucial tool to advance climate neutrality, biodiversity preservation, and ecosystem resilience. With this law, the European Union…
Maximising the Value of Ecosystem Services: A Comprehensive Approach
At present, the preservation of ecosystem services has become a crucial component of sustainable management and land use planning. These services, ranging from crop pollination to climate regulation and carbon sequestration, are fundamental to human well-being and biodiversity. However, their value is often underestimated in economic and political decisions. Intersection between Policy and Ecosystem Services…
The European Council’s Step Forward in Environmental Restoration
As the year draws to a close, it is a fitting time to consider the progress in environmental conservation, with a realistic lens on the recent debates and developments. The European Council’s deliberation on the Nature Restoration Law stands out among these. While the law presents a noteworthy effort towards environmental conservation and combating climate…
Accelerating Renewable Energy: the New EU Directive on Renewables Acceleration Areas
The European Union’s Directive (EU) 2023/2413, dated October 18, 2023, amends previous legislation to promote the use of energy from renewable sources. This directive introduces changes to Directive (EU) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, and Directive 98/70/EC, and repeals Council Directive (EU) 2015/652. It acknowledges the need to accelerate the transition to renewable energies due to…
Deciphering the Maze of Invasive Alien Species: A Closer Look at the Latest IPBES Assessment
The problem of invasive alien species continues to gain prominence as their effects become more and more noticeable. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) recently released its Advanced Unedited Version of the “Invasive Alien Species Assessment – Summary for Policymakers (SPM)”. While awaiting the full report, the summary offers a glimpse…
Exploring the Interplay: Mining and Biodiversity Conservation
Environmental stewardship is more than just planting trees or cleaning oceans; it’s about understanding the intricate relationships between human activities and our natural environment. The world today faces an undeniable tug-of-war between development and conservation. One of the sectors most often seen in the crossfire is mining. While crucial for our technological and infrastructural progress,…
From the Field to the Map: The Crucial Role of Phytosociology in Species Inventory and Habitat Studies
In the constantly evolving field of conservation science, phytosociology has emerged as an invaluable discipline, shedding light on the intricate relationships within plant communities and their environments. At Hub-Terra, we continually integrate such advanced research methods into our work to enhance our understanding and modeling of species’ habitat suitability and distribution. This post offers an…
Exploring Solar Radiation Data for Environmental Analysis: A Guide to Key Reanalysis Products
Solar radiation plays a crucial role in various environmental processes and has significant implications for climate, ecosystems, and human activities. Analyzing solar radiation data can provide valuable insights into understanding energy availability, plant growth, and climate patterns. In this blog post, we will explore several reanalysis products that offer solar radiation data, their features, and…
Expanding the Horizons of Species Distribution Modeling: Integrating Machine Learning and Remote Sensing
In our previous blog post, “MaxEnt Algorithm: Using Machine Learning to Improve Species Distribution Modeling”, we introduced the benefits of employing machine learning algorithms for enhancing the accuracy and precision of species distribution models. Now, we will explore the powerful combination of machine learning techniques and remote sensing data to create more comprehensive and dynamic…
How Citizen Science and Remote Sensing Can Inform Time-Sensitive Policy Decisions for Endangered Species
The world’s biodiversity is under threat from a variety of factors, including habitat loss, climate change, and human activities. One of the most effective ways to conserve and protect endangered species is through habitat suitability and distribution modeling. This method involves predicting the distribution and abundance of a species based on environmental variables, which can…
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