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Botanical gardens play key role in biodiversity & climate conventions (commentary)

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As world leaders and scientific institutions from across the globe gather to discuss the biodiversity crisis at COP16 and climate change at COP29 this fall, it’s critical that they do not neglect the important work that is already being done by one of the world’s key stewards of nature – botanical gardens.

Art Whistler Memorial Garden. Credit - Lupe Mailo.
Art Whistler memorial garden growing on track
April 23, 2021

The Art Whistler Memorial Garden is on track to open in June and the tribute to the legendary Pacific botanist will serve as a home for endangered Samoan plant species. The Assistant Chief Executive Officer (A.C.E.O) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's (M.N.R.E) Department

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