Cactus is back on track. However, seems like both of us have multiple responsibilities or distractions at the moment… With regard to the “voluntariness” chapter I am working on Voluntary Environmental Approaches and Corporate Responsibility at the moment. March Update: … Continue reading
After having remeasured twice, I am surprised to note that the cactus has grown no less than five centimeters! My written work on the contrary has been subject to textual revision and I have come closer to finish my “voluntariness” … Continue reading
Seen the actual numbers (of pages text and centimeters cactus respectively) you might suspect that these are the result of bright New Year’s resolutions — however, I am not so much into this kind of externally imposed self-motivation. But time … Continue reading
Cactus and PhD have both slowed down a little (at least in quantitative terms, i.e. in terms of pages or centimeters grown). I have had another meeting of my PhD Advisory Committee this week where I presented and discussed interim results … Continue reading
The cactus is still steadily growing, PhD not as fast, but I am optimistic… October update: Cactus: 35,5 cm / PhD: 90 pages September: Cactus: 33 cm / PhD: 83 pages August: Cactus: 30 cm / PhD: 53 pages … Continue reading
As you see, the cactus is feeling quite good and I have also written some pages… September update: Cactus: 33 cm / PhD: 83 pages August: Cactus: 30 cm / PhD: 53 pages … Continue reading
No to Biodiversity Offsetting? As biodiversity offsets become more visible in the public they are subject to a growing controversy. Critics of biodiversity offsets have a growing lobby, especially in the UK, where the government seems to rush, wanting to … Continue reading
Biodiversity Offsets under regulatory systems A decade ago offsets only existed under several regulatory systems e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, US Wetland Mitigation, German Impact Mitigation Regulation and other (see table below for some selected more). The business case and voluntary … Continue reading
“Biodiversity” is a buzzword (and “Biodiversity Offset” is becoming one) One reason for the popularity of biodiversity offsets is inherent to the term itself: “biodiversity” is probably one of the most prominent buzzwords of the 21st century (after “sustainability” at the … Continue reading
A global problem: the loss of biodiversity on the political agenda The natural world is going down. Many species and their habitats, and ecosystem as a whole, are threatened by human activities. A broad consensus exists among scientists, politicians, businesses … Continue reading