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Steakholder Foods Receives Initial SIIRD Grant Payment

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

REHOVOT, Israel, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH), a pioneer in 3D-printed meat and fish technology and cultivated cell innovation, announced that it has received a first-phase payment of USD 220,000 from the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD), out of a maximum USD 1,000,000 for the Company from SIIRD.

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Based on the successful development of 3D-printed hybrid grouper fish, Steakholder Foods has received an initial amount of $220,000 out of a $1,000,000 grant
REHOVOT, Israel, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH), a pioneer in 3D-printed meat and fish technology and cultivated cell innovation, announced that it has received a first-phase payment of USD 220,000 from the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD), out of a maximum USD 1,000,000 for the Company from SIIRD.
Steakholder Foods has successfully 3D-printed hybrid fish that are comprised of Steakholder Foods' SHFish – White Fish™ plant-based raw material formulation, and cultivated grouper cells provided by Umami Bioworks and printed by Steakholder Foods' Drop Location in Space (DLS)™ printing technology.
Building on this success, Steakholder Foods intends to continue its innovative work under the SIIRD grant, including focusing on the development of a previously announced Japanese eel product.
Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods, said: "We believe that our initial SIIRD grant payment is indicative of non-dilutive funding sources that we hope to make available to Steakholder Foods in the foreseeable future, as our technologies continue to reach more advanced TRLs."

16th Annual WCS Run For The Wild to Protect Iconic Snow Leopards & Other Wildlife

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.

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You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.
More than 80 snow leopards have been born at the Bronx Zoo, more than any other zoo in North America.
We have long been a global leader in snow leopard conservation, thanks in part to funds raised during the annual WCS Run For The Wild.
Register to participate in the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild and help us make tracks for snow leopards.

Denver Zoo Launches New Wildlife Conservation Programs in Southeast Asia

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

DENVER, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia is the last place on Earth where Critically Endangered Sumatran elephants, tigers, orangutans and rhinoceroses coexist in the wild. It's considered one of the world's most irreplaceable protected areas, yet the 6-million-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site faces accelerating threats from deforestation due to illegal oil palm and timber, pulp and paper plantations, development, and natural resource extraction.

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"With our new programs in Southeast Asia, we are leveraging our expertise and funding to invest in locally-led organizations that protect wild places and species with the highest conservation need."
Other new projects for the Zoo in Southeast Asia include:
Laos was once called Lan Xang or "Land of a Million Elephants" representing one of the largest kingdoms in Southeast Asia.
Denver Zoo became a Conservation Partner of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Asian Elephant Specialist Group (AsESG), a global network of experts dedicated to the study, monitoring, management and conservation of Asian elephants across Asia.
A recognized leader in wildlife conservation, Denver Zoo has dedicated staff and funding to more than 600 wildlife conservation projects in 62 countries—including current field conservation programs in North America, Asia and Latin America—over the past 25 years.

Delta and Internationally Renowned Marine Research Laboratory Launch Innovative Coral Research and Rescue Collaboration

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Mote serves as a leader for science-based marine conservation policy in the United States, holding a world-leading position in scientific research for coral restoration, among 25 other research programs.

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Mote serves as a leader for science-based marine conservation policy in the United States, holding a world-leading position in scientific research for coral restoration, among 25 other research programs.
The Delta Foundation sent representatives to Mote last year to observe their coral bleaching rescue mechanism.
Building upon professional research, Delta has leveraged its own automation technology, equipment, and corporate volunteers to contribute to heat-resilient coral research and conservation efforts.
Trained and assessed Delta coral restoration volunteers are responsible for monitoring and maintenance, preparing for the next marine heatwave event.

Toledo Zoo's Elephant Herd Grows with Arrival of Newborn Calf

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Monday, March 4, 2024

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toledo Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby elephant, born to African elephant, Renee.

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TOLEDO, Ohio, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toledo Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby elephant, born to African elephant, Renee.
"The birth of this precious baby elephant is such a momentous event," said Jeff Sailer, CEO of the Toledo Zoo.
"It took months of coordination working with our partners in the field," said Michael Frushour, curator of mammals at the Toledo Zoo.
In addition to Renee and the newborn calf, the Zoo is also home to two other elephants, Twiggy and Ajani.

Butterfly Pavilion and Colorado State University form groundbreaking partnership to battle "Invertebrate Apocalypse"

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

"CSU is proud to formalize this unique partnership with such an important research and cultural institution," CSU President Amy Parsons said.

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"CSU is proud to formalize this unique partnership with such an important research and cultural institution," CSU President Amy Parsons said.
"Butterfly Pavilion and CSU have long connected students for internship opportunities and engaged in collaborative research.
Butterfly Pavilion does great work and is an amazing venue where CSU entomologists can communicate their research to large audiences.
"In this groundbreaking partnership between CSU and Butterfly Pavilion, we're unlocking a world of boundless opportunities for both current and future students," said Shartrina White, Butterfly Pavilion's vice president of Education.

Stora Enso partners with IUCN to advance positive impacts on biodiversity

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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HELSINKI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso has, as a forest industry forerunner, developed a science-based framework to verify net positive impact on biodiversity. Through combining science, technology and data, the framework enables forecasting of biodiversity impact, which allows operations to be adapted towards a net positive goal. The partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will provide external expert insights for further development and validation of the framework. Stora Enso's sustainability strategy focuses on climate change, biodiversity, and circularity, and the Company's biodiversity goal is to have a net positive impact within its own forests and plantations through active management. IUCN is the leading non-profit nature conservation organisation globally, supporting companies with nature-positive tools and practices to reverse biodiversity loss. Stora Enso's partnership with IUCN focuses on developing a framework to measure and disclose net positive biodiversity impact."The world is facing a great sense of urgency to halt biodiversity loss and the forest sector has a central role in making this happen. True to our sustainability leadership ambition, we want to accelerate the pace of change through global collaboration and shared goals. Our new partnership with IUCN is an opportunity to implement new ways of working that will help guide our commitment towards a net positive biodiversity impact," says Hans Sohlström, President and CEO, Stora Enso."IUCN's collaboration with Stora Enso aims to help the forestry sector as a whole more actively manage biodiversity – reducing threats to species, and conserving and restoring ecosystems. This partnership will bring valuable insights that can help shape our evolving approach to measuring 'nature positive', providing a credible framework to help companies track and monitor their contributions. Together, we look forward to inspiring change throughout the forestry sector and thus deliver concrete outcomes for biodiversity," says Dr Grethel Aguilar, Director General, IUCN.Stora Enso will pilot the framework in its own forests in Sweden to develop the framework further and align it with other leading organisations going forward. The complete framework is expected to be launched during autumn 2025. Stora Enso's own forest assets include 1.4 million hectares of land in Sweden, joint-venture plantations in South America, and 41% ownership of Tornator that has forest assets mainly in Finland. In addition to in-house wood supply, Stora Enso sources wood from private forest owners in the Nordics and central Europe. For further information, please contact: Carl Norell SVP Corporate CommunicationsTel. +46 72 241 0349Investor enquiries: Anna-Lena Åström SVP Investor Relations Tel. +46 70 210 7691

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HELSINKI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso has, as a forest industry forerunner, developed a science-based framework to verify net positive impact on biodiversity.
Stora Enso's sustainability strategy focuses on climate change, biodiversity, and circularity, and the Company's biodiversity goal is to have a net positive impact within its own forests and plantations through active management.
IUCN is the leading non-profit nature conservation organisation globally, supporting companies with nature-positive tools and practices to reverse biodiversity loss.
Stora Enso's partnership with IUCN focuses on developing a framework to measure and disclose net positive biodiversity impact.

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
"While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

Big cat, Roblox, Hope, Threatened species, IUCN Red List, Natural heritage, Royal commission, United, IUCN, Al-'Ula, United Nations, Nature, Love, Risk, RCU, Animal, International, Cat, City, Hunting

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
"While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

Endangered by the 49th Parallel: How political boundaries inhibit effective conservation

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Some Canadian scientists advocate for conservation efforts to focus on species unique to this country, while others argue for a more global focus.

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Some Canadian scientists advocate for conservation efforts to focus on species unique to this country, while others argue for a more global focus.
However, most ignore the fact that the U.S. – Canada border creates endangered species.
We must consider the global context when designing Canadian endangered species, and biodiversity, protections.

Time for a chat about Chats

Take the Yellow-breasted Chat, a charismatic warbler listed as Endangered under the (Canadian) federal Species at Risk Act (SARA).
The Canadian fragment of the Southern Mountain subspecies survives in a handful of sites in B.C.
According to the International Union for Conservation (IUCN) Red List, though, the global population is around 17 million across North America.

The federal Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) says the Southern Mountain subspecies “occurs at the northern edge of its range in Canada” as a peripheral to the huge American core population. In other words, the Yellow-breasted Chat is listed as endangered in Canada because, in 1846, the British accepted that the border with the U.S. should lie at the 49th parallel.

Endangered, or not?

The question then is, should conservation efforts be dedicated to tiny Canadian populations of otherwise healthy species?
Elder Richard Armstrong’s traditional story illuminates why the Chat, which his people call xʷaʔɬqʷiləm’ (whaa-th-quil lem), matters to the transboundary Nsyilxcən speaking Peoples.
The First Nation’s special care for the Chat, in turn, makes it more likely that COSEWIC’s listing will help.
Fourteen of those were, like the chat, ‘Least Concern’ globally, while just one bat species, Myotis lucifugus, was universally assessed as endangered.
Another study scored 729 COSEWIC-listed species, subspecies and populations to assess the global context of these conservation measures.

Overcoming jurisdictional rarity

I live in one of the skinny fragments of shrub steppe that snake up from the Columbia plateau in the U.S. through Osoyoos to Kamloops — an area which seems purpose-built for jurisdictional rarity.
Take the burrowing owl, a ground-nesting raptor with a vexed facial expression.
Meanwhile, the IUCN’s range map for the burrowing owl (Least Concern), stretches from Alberta to Argentina.
Public information about endangered species dodges jurisdictional rarity, leaving decisions to scientists and bureaucrats.

Reframing the conversation

Scientists may feel protective towards Canadian populations they know and love, but citizens won’t want limited resources wasted on conservation of un-endangered species.
Scientific and political processes gummed up with peripheral species make it less likely that critically imperilled species will be saved.
Where good reasons exist to protect peripheral species, those arguments should be public and open to debate.
is considering, should require that peripheral species be identified transparently, using agreed definitions, as ‘endangered in B.C.’, or ‘threatened in Canada’.

Greg Garrard's research is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, grant no. 435-2020-1220. Sarah Raymond's research visit to UBC Okanagan was funded by UKRI-MITACS Globalink.