Collaborating on emerging and high priority biodiversity conservation issues affecting African landscapes and people
Washington, DC & Nairobi, Kenya
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As we celebrate one year of the Global Biodiversity Framework this week, we welcome you to listen to our podcast, hosted by @LabanCliff that unpacks this framework and why it’s a crucial agreement needed to restore and protect nature. #BiodiversityPlan
open.spotify.com/episode/7MF…
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Explore #COP28’s outcomes in greater depth and where the world needs to go on key issues👇👉 bit.ly/46Z1Jes
🔋Fossil Fuels & Clean Energy
🌪️Loss & Damage
🌎Adaptation
🏦Climate Finance
📆National Climate Plans (NDCs)
🥗Food
🏙️Cities
💨Methane
🌳Forests & Land Use
This week we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
"The framework will guide us for the next 10-30 years on our journey to achieve the global vision of living in harmony with nature"--David Cooper
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted on 19 December, 2022. It is an ambitious plan for all – to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by 2030. What has been done in 2023 to move from Agreement to Action? (A Thread)
🔗: cbd.int/biodiversityplan
We must all take action to beat #plasticpollution Find out more on how we can manage plastic pollution and make our planet more habitable here: unep.org/beatpollution/ #beatplasticpollution
The African Nature-Based Tourism Platform gathers data on impacts to communities & SMEs from the COVID19 crisis, facilitating learning and knowledge exchange, identifying funding opportunities, and developing funding proposals, check out the latest funding opportunities.
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There is no more time to waste!
Here are 8 climate actions for a sustainable 🌍 👇
What is your #ClimateAction?
#COP28
#COP28 we must do more and better together to solve the #ClimateCrisis and provide better quality life for humanity.
📢 The #ClimateCrisis is no doubt a humanitarian crisis 📢
Today and everyday, we must speak up for those that do not have the platform too.
#COP28 is an opportunity to do that. I wish fruitful discussions for all in the coming days in Dubai.
Join @AWF_Official today Dec 4th at #COP28UAE Dubai for this event.
Join us at the Zimbabwean Pavilion today, from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Local Dubai time, as we aim to outline the progress of the previous COPs, Young People's Expectations, their movements, and course of action in the next two years to attain their desired goals. Collins Shava, our Youth Program Officer, will be one of the panelists. #COP28 #AWFatCOP28
#COP28UAE priorities 1. Phase out fossil fuels 2. Build climate-resilient communities 3. Invest financial flows towards climate
🌍 At #COP28, world leaders & experts converge to shape the future of our planet. 🌱 The Nature Conservancy @nature_org is at the forefront, advocating for impactful policies & priorities. 📢 Let's amplify our voices for a sustainable tomorrow! @Nature_Africa #ClimateAction
COP28 will be happening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 30 November to 12 December 2023. We urge all stakeholders to renew and re-affirm their actions to tackle #climatechange #COP28
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🌍 Our food systems are in crisis, with 735 million people facing hunger and climate-driven disasters destroying crops🥗
#COP28 is a chance to transform food systems and combat climate change.
Learn more from @WorldResources COP28 Resources Hub: bit.ly/3QpnH44
Excited to announce that our podcast Breathe season 2 is now out! Enjoy listening to the first two episodes, below
Guardian of Nature: abcg.org/breathe-podcast-ser…
Science cafe: abcg.org/breathepodcast-epis…
Congratulations @martinBirdLife and @BirdLife_News wishing you success in your role.
📢 Big Announcement! 🌍
We're delighted to introduce Martin Harper as BirdLife International's new CEO!
🌿 With 27 years of expertise in senior conservation roles, Martin is ready to lead us through this critical time for nature.
Read more here < birdlife.org/news/2023/11/20… >
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Wildlife Facts: Did you know a female #Cheetah can live up to 14 years in the wild while a male cheetah will live for an average of only 10 years. Intriguing facts about this magestic species, read more here awf.org/wildlife-conservatio…
Congratulations to our partner, The Movement for Community-led Development on the graduation of their first cohort of School for Devolution and Community-led Development in Makueni, Kenya mcld.org/2023/11/16/school-f… @communityleddev
We celebrate and salute all conservation leaders and other passionate nature defenders acknowledged in the recent #TIME100Climate list working hard to protect and preserve nature and people.
Keep up doing the great job!
.@ConservationOrg CEO Dr. @MSanjayan – alongside a number of Conservation International senior leaders and friends – was named to the #TIME100CLIMATE list, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. @TIME time.com/collection/time100-…
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The GEF is a force for good!!
"Nature is a tremendous force for good when we create the conditions for it to thrive."
💡 GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodríguez (@cmrodrigueze) is celebrated among @TIME's top leaders driving climate action globally. #TIME100CLIMATE
🔗 thegef.org/newsroom/press-re…
One Health is a proven approach to policy-making and cross-sector collaboration to collectively improve human, animal and environmental health. #OneHealth
📣"One Health":
It’s a relationship between humans, animals, plants & the environment. It relies on the understanding of how human actions and policies could affect animal, plant & environment health & how it impacts humans as a result.
More: bit.ly/40oYtHz
Via @WHO
