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This #EarthDay, see how UN Development is supporting community-led action in Viet Nam๐ป๐ณ to restore& revive critical wetland habitats to ๐นsupport livelihoods of local communities ๐นreduce pressures on the ecosystems ๐นencourage the return of๐'s tallest flying bird ow.ly/iYc750VsOIv


๐ณ Forests are home, heritage & survival for many Indigenous communities. For #IndigenousWomen like Shuar leader, Irma Tsahuanda, they represent knowledge, resilience & a legacy to protect. Read how they're reclaiming their role as forest protectors: stories.climateandforests-undp.org/women-reclaim-โฆ




A sustainable future must work for people AND the planet. ๐ฟ๐ฃ How can businesses ensure their supply chains respect human well-being, cultural heritage and #IndigenousRights? This new UNEP-WCMC article lays out the path forward. ๐ Read more. โฌ๏ธ unep-wcmc.org/en/news/how-toโฆ





๐ข The 20th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests is around the corner! ๐ 5 - 9 May 2025 ๐ UN HQ, New York To learn about Food and Agriculture Organization's engagements in UNFF20 and our side-events, have a look at our dedicated web page: ๐ bit.ly/4jCMPSq #UNForests



๐พ๐๐ฟ Climate, biodiversity and food are not separate fights. In this clip from #BESNet #Trialogue, Dr. Pam McElwee @pammcelwee on BlueSky / Threads shares Nexus Approach examples that advance the #KMGBF and the #SDGs โ all at once. ๐ฅ Watch how integrated action gets real. youtu.be/vaMmBcDrswU



๐ฟ How do Indigenous Peoples shape global solutions? Join the upcoming webinar by ipbes, UNESCO ๐๏ธ #Education #Sciences #Culture ๐บ๐ณ & the Centres of Distinction on Indigenous and Local Knowledge to explore their role in the #NexusAssessment. ๐๏ธ 15 May ๐ 2โ4 p.m. (Paris) unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/registโฆ





Can nature help solve Asia-Pacificโs biggest challenges like food security and ecosystem degradation? ๐ ๐ง Tune in to The Nature Pledge, a new podcast from UN Development, featuring women leading the way in environmental resilience. Available now on Spotify, Apple and Amazon Music.



