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Funga Campaign

September 3 , 2023 439 days 830 0
  • The United Nations Biodiversity has initiated a campaign urging the global community to incorporate the term “funga” alongside “flora and fauna”.
  • It aims to emphasize the significance of fungi.
  • The UN aims to elevate fungi’s importance to the same level as plants and animals in conservation efforts.
  • This initiative highlights the impact of language on shaping perceptions and policy decisions.
  • Earlier, the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the IUCN announced that it would use “mycologically inclusive”.
  • Fungi or fungus are a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms.

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