In order to save our #oceans, we absolutely HAVE to change the negative impact that we inflict on our #environment. 🌊❤️ cnn.com/2020/08/05/wor…

How can we address marine #plastic pollution? New guidance from IUCN, UN Environment Programme and Life Cycle Initiative (hosted by UNEP) helps governments to identify plastic leakage ‘hotspots’, find their impacts along the plastic value chain, and stop plastic leakage. #beatplasticpollution. ow.ly/X9Q950ARezA

The UN joins the world in marking 75 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Leaders call for renewed efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. #Hiroshima75 news.un.org/en/story/2020/…

Adopt a declaration of Rights of Mother Earth The 2020-2022 plan for collecting 1 million signatures for a Universal Declaration of Rights of Mother Earth to be adopted by the UN. rightsofmotherearth.com

“We need nature more than nature needs us. It should be looked upon with awe and humility.” — Sadruddin Aga Khan

.@Ikea needs to answer for this deforestation scandal: sumof.us/662837829t?ref…

Lots more work to be done, though the Sustainable Development Goals offer a great worldwide framework for nations and communities to progress toward attaining the presented targets. #SDGs

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Something positive from positive news. "Conservation efforts have prevented the global extinction of between 28 and 48 bird and mammal species since 1993, a study led by Newcastle University, UK and BirdLife International has found." bit.ly/2FB8mgg

Apib is an organization working to raise awareness and help coordinate actions to safeguard the rights of Brazi's indigenous. Find out more at: apiboficial.org/sobre/?lang=en

Listen to Jane Goodall's inspirational message and reflections for Earth Day 2021: youtu.be/c0mvWKIpfeA

Announcing that we are currently finalizing our next Earth Focus Magazine issue which will be published online on the 1st of July, 2021. Titled, “Saving Our Forests” the issue will examine the current state of the world’s forests as well as the numerous tree-planting initiatives.

4. Encourage governments to invest into rural areas (countryside) to prevent migration into cities.

4. a - Build schools and support eco-friendly development.

5 Stop deforestation and pass internationally binding laws to allow harvesting trees sustainaby without reducing existing forests

6. Use a rating system (such as the one Greenpeace has developed) to tax companies on how green they are (or not).

7. Support organic farming, create barriers for companies using GMO, pesticides and fertilisers move towards natural methods of cultivation.

8. Push companies to increase the durability and the ability to repair products and allow price rises to compensate.

THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE LEADERS WHO WILL BE PRESENT AT THE UPCOMING DISCUSSIONS IN RIO

New version of Abidine Merzough video interview with first version of FHRF's introduction. secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Ma…