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In 2010, British lawyer Polly Higgins (1968-2019) requested the UN-Law Commission recognise ecocide as an international crime, but it refused. She said 'Ecocide leads to resource depletion: where there is escalation of resource depletion, war comes. Ecocide can be regarded as a crime against peace.'
December 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
In 2010, British lawyer Polly Higgins (1968-2019) requested the UN-Law Commission recognise ecocide as an international crime, but it refused. She said 'Ecocide leads to resource depletion: where there is escalation of resource depletion, war comes. Ecocide can be regarded as a crime against peace.'
Wadden Sea National Park (est. 2010) in western Denmark protects marine & terrestrial life; a resting place for millions of migratory birds in marshlands. It has more than 500 species of flora & fauna. There are tidal channels, tidal flats, stream mouths, beach meadows, sand plains & dunes.
December 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Wadden Sea National Park (est. 2010) in western Denmark protects marine & terrestrial life; a resting place for millions of migratory birds in marshlands. It has more than 500 species of flora & fauna. There are tidal channels, tidal flats, stream mouths, beach meadows, sand plains & dunes.
Mols Bjerge National Park (est. 2009) in eastern Denmark has heath & forest areas that protect more than 50% of the indigenous, wild flora species of the region with remnants of an ancient forest. The coastal zone has kelp forests that sustain an array of marine life. Fauna & fungi are diverse.
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Mols Bjerge National Park (est. 2009) in eastern Denmark has heath & forest areas that protect more than 50% of the indigenous, wild flora species of the region with remnants of an ancient forest. The coastal zone has kelp forests that sustain an array of marine life. Fauna & fungi are diverse.
Thy National Park (est. 2007) in northeastern Denmark consists of ecosystems of dunes & heath, which sustain unique regional flora & fauna. Threats include habitat alteration like drainage & invasive conifers, climate change, farm runoff & insufficient funding for conservation efforts.
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Thy National Park (est. 2007) in northeastern Denmark consists of ecosystems of dunes & heath, which sustain unique regional flora & fauna. Threats include habitat alteration like drainage & invasive conifers, climate change, farm runoff & insufficient funding for conservation efforts.
Life on Earth...
December 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Life on Earth...
Observing the human...
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Observing the human...
Quiet is the moment...
December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Quiet is the moment...
Northeast Greenland National Park (est. 1974) is the largest national park on the planet. The marine and terrestrial bodiversity is protected by local law and EU-funding, but threats exist (e.g. climate change, pressure to mine resources, species habitat destruction and pollution)...
December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Northeast Greenland National Park (est. 1974) is the largest national park on the planet. The marine and terrestrial bodiversity is protected by local law and EU-funding, but threats exist (e.g. climate change, pressure to mine resources, species habitat destruction and pollution)...
The Great Disappearing...
December 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Great Disappearing...
Franz Josef Fjord receding glacier in Greenland : ironically, the orange colour is caused by reflected sunlight.
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Franz Josef Fjord receding glacier in Greenland : ironically, the orange colour is caused by reflected sunlight.
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Black throated sparrows in a creosote bush. Anza Borrego DSP. 🪶🌿
December 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Black throated sparrows in a creosote bush. Anza Borrego DSP. 🪶🌿
Indri - Analamazaotra Special Reserve in Madagascar
December 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Indri - Analamazaotra Special Reserve in Madagascar
Life on Earth...
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Life on Earth...
Tsingy de Namoroka National Park (est. 2002) in western Madagascar consists of a rich biodiversity dependent on a karst system: The Marosakabe cave system is the longest in Africa. Deforestation results in habitat loss, erosion and water scarcity...
December 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Tsingy de Namoroka National Park (est. 2002) in western Madagascar consists of a rich biodiversity dependent on a karst system: The Marosakabe cave system is the longest in Africa. Deforestation results in habitat loss, erosion and water scarcity...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Nosy Tanikely National Park (est. 2011) is an island in northern Madagascar protecting endangered terrestrial flora and fauna and marine life; especially, coral fish species. Threats include unsustainable tourism, over-fishing, climate change, habitat loss and pollution...
December 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Nosy Tanikely National Park (est. 2011) is an island in northern Madagascar protecting endangered terrestrial flora and fauna and marine life; especially, coral fish species. Threats include unsustainable tourism, over-fishing, climate change, habitat loss and pollution...
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Life on Earth...
December 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Life on Earth...
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Life on Earth...
December 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Life on Earth...
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Nosy Ve-Androka National Park (est. 2018) just off the coast of southern Madagascar is spits & atolls surrounded by coral reefs; the 3rd largest on the planet with 140 species of coral & 240 species of fish. There are Coelacanths, dugongs, dolphins & whales & beaches used by nesting sea turtles.
December 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Nosy Ve-Androka National Park (est. 2018) just off the coast of southern Madagascar is spits & atolls surrounded by coral reefs; the 3rd largest on the planet with 140 species of coral & 240 species of fish. There are Coelacanths, dugongs, dolphins & whales & beaches used by nesting sea turtles.