People and Planet: An international meeting of governments, scientists and conservationists has called for deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and said financial turmoil must not sideline work to safeguard animals and plants. Julia Marton-Lefèvre, IUCN Director-General. Photo: IUCN/Group J. Muntaner “The clear message coming out of this meeting is that biodiversity underpins the well-being of human societies and their economies,” said Julia Marton-Lefèvre, head of the International Union for …