As a contribution to the International Day for Biological Diversity, an online summary of the second edition of Global Biodiversity Outlook has been launched today. Global Biodiversity Outlook 2, published last year by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, takes stock of the Earth’s biodiversity, analyses the factors leading to biodiversity loss, and advocates key interventions that would reduce pressure on the natural environment. The reader-friendly summary is available on www.greenfacts.org/en/global-biodiversity-outlook/

GreenFacts, the leading science communicator in health and environment, announced today the appointment of Dr. Patrick G. Poty as General Manager. He is replacing Jacques de Selliers who will be taking up other responsibilities within the organization of which he is one of the founders.