Organic Farming: Buzzing and chirping vs. sprays and silence Insect Atlas Organic farming focuses on maintaining soil fertility and biodiversity. But for an insect-friendly future, the whole farm landscape will have to change. By Katrin Wenz
Photo series: The Cruzada São Sebastião in Rio de Janeiro Photo series Thousands of people live cheek by jowl in the Cruzada São Sebastião housing project. The coronavirus pandemic has hit them especially hard. Most of them were already living under tough economic conditions and now many of them have lost their jobs. The Afro-Brazilian population has been disproportionately affected by the virus, with racism and inequality thrown into even sharper relief by the pandemic. This is also the experience of the residents of Cruzada São Sebastião.
Awakening for Europe in Times of Crisis Dossier Germany’s turn to chair the Presidency of the Council of the EU for a half-year term from July 1st, 2020 onwards, arrives directly in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. How does Germany understand its role in the European Union and what expectations do our European neighbours have of the German EU Presidency?
A world without insects: Technology won't save us Insect Atlas If insect diversity were to disappear, a vital part of the system that supports us would be lost. Nature would change, and our diet would have to change with it. Pollinator robots would not be able to compensate for the absence of insects. By Alexandra-Maria Klein
Global insect deaths: A crisis without numbers Insect Atlas The decline in both insect populations and in the number of species is well documented, though the evidence is patchy outside Europe and North America. Scientists agree that agriculture has a negative influence. Both the expansion and intensification of farming seem to be to blame. By Dr. Christine Chemnitz
Insect numbers in Germany: On the way down Insect Atlas Long-term research, individual studies and the Red Lists all tell the same story: the numbers and diversity of insects are heading downhill. Plugging the gaps in the data will do nothing to change this conclusion. By Anke Sparmann
The Insect Atlas 2020 Dossier The world of insects is diverse. To protect them we need ambitious policies - inform now and download the atlas!
From mass protests to the SARS-CoV2 crisis: the public health crisis is worsening the social crisis in Chile Background The October uprising has paved the way for new constitution in Chile. However, the virus has forced citizens’ organisations into quarantine and is delaying constitutional change. What happens next? By Ingrid Wehr