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"As temperatures rise and habitats shrink, hundreds of thousands of plant and
animal species around the world are at risk of vanishing.
For the first time, the United States is designating a special diplomat to
advocate for global biodiversity amid what policymakers here and overseas
increasingly recognize as an extinction crisis.
Monica Medina is taking on a new role as special envoy for biodiversity and
water resources, the State Department announced Wednesday. She currently serves
as the department’s assistant secretary for oceans and international
environmental and scientific affairs.
The appointment underscores the Biden administration’s desire to protect land
and waters not just at home but to also conserve habitats abroad."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
