There are over 2 million domestic gardens (or 359,000 acres) in this country. Just imagine the difference it could make if 2 million gardens became biodiversity friendly! But we wouldn’t just be opening our gardens to nature for altruistic reasons. Gardening for Biodiversity also has advantages for human health and wellbeing. Research has shown that the more urbanised humans have become, the …
The 2005 Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions recognizes the key role of culture, creativity and innovation in meeting the challenges of sustainable development, encouraging economic growth and promoting social inclusion. The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), its operational tool, supports the development of policies and actions in…