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The collaborative project "65 Million Observers" carried by the National Museum of Natural History will be officially launched on March 27th! The participatory science programmes carried by the National Museum of Natural History for more than 20 years are evolving through the "65 Million Observers" project. This

Climate change is disrupting life on the planet, dramatically increasing species extinction, migration and behavioural changes. Climate change forces plants and animals to migrate for survival. However, research has shown that most species of

After "Santo 2006" in Vanuatu, Mozambique and Madagascar (2009-2010), then Papua New Guinea (2012-2014), Guyana is the first overseas collectivity to host "La Planète Revisitée", a major programme for the discovery of new species conducted jointly by the National Museum of Natural History and Pro-Natura International. Since July 2014 and until March

As part of the implementation of the Programme for the Acquisition of Knowledge on Marine Birds and Mammals (PACOMM, 2010-2014), aerial overflight campaigns of the marine megafauna (SAMM) were conducted during the winter 2011/2012 and summer 2012. This study was piloted by the observatory.

The third 2014 Environmental Conference held on 27 and 28 November in Paris announced that "the fight against climate change will be declared a great national cause for 2015" by the Prime Minister in his closing speech. The United Nations Climate Conference opened its

One day, the lens and the camera come down. After 40 years of traveling in the regions of the world that Sebastião Salgado has covered, and from which he has brought back his fabulous black and white pictures, the poignant testimonies of a suffering humanity in full mutation cease. One day, in the face of

The expression "Planetary Garden" is intended to replace "sustainable development" by making it clear that the aim can no longer be economic, as the word "development" suggests, but much broader: the construction of a harmonious balance between the human species and nature. "Never doubt that a small

In the premises of the Institut des Métiers et de la Formation de Cofely GDF Suez, which generously welcomed us on Monday, February 3rd, the Design me a Planet ecosystem team was reunited and was enriched by newcomers who brought their contribution to this edifice dedicated to design.

Potatoes and tomatoes are a combination regularly used in the kitchen. But have you ever thought of growing both species on the same plant? A few days ago, a horticultural company unveiled its new two-in-one plant: the TomTato. Imagine if you could grow

Under the heading "How will synthetic biology and conservation shape the future of nature? "a colloquium is being held this week in Cambridge bringing together "synthetic biologists" and biodiversity conservation specialists. These two communities have things to say to each other, beyond the

The Metatron is a unique instrument in the world. It is a CNRS experimental ecology station located in Moulis (Commune of Caumont) in the Ariège region of France, which allows the study of the evolution of species in the face of climate change. Jean Clobert, its director, and various researchers who work there, explain the experiments currently being carried out.

The search for candidates for the Champions of the Earth Award 2013 is now open The Champions of the Earth Award is the United Nations flagship award for environmental protection. It recognizes visionary individuals and outstanding leaders with a proven track record of achievement.