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Official account of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Executive Secretary: @SchomakerAstrid
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http://www.cbd.int 14-05-2009 14:14:55
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#LaBiodiversidadNosUne en la #COP16 🌎 En nuestro encuentro con científicos internacionales, nos acompañó Astrid Schomaker, Secretaria Ejecutiva de UN Biodiversity, para reafirmar la importancia del conocimiento científico en la protección de la biodiversidad. "Necesitamos que
1 boat 12 hours 16 complete strangers . All for the chance to see pelagic bird species that are only visible far out at sea. Would you go extreme birding? 👉blog.nature.org/2024/05/26/ext… Via The Nature Conservancy
🌿 The climate crisis makes wildlife-friendly gardening tougher, but still worthwhile. Despite challenges like heatwaves and storms, efforts to create habitats in our gardens help diverse species thrive. 🐦 theguardian.com/environment/ar… Via The Guardian
Join Smriti Vidyarthi and #NTVWildTalk as she explores five stories of wildlife, conservation, communities and climate from The Nature Conservancy in Africa’s work across Kenya. nature.org/en-us/about-us… Via The Nature Conservancy
In a world of crises and divisions, your vote matters more than ever. UN Development is working with countries to strengthen governance systems, so that votes can truly change lives. Together, we can ensure #EveryVoiceCounts.
The Mongoose control program in Japan is an example of successful Integrated Management for Invasive Alien Species under #KMGBF Target 6⃣ MOE_Japan 環境省 just announced the eradication of the invasive Herpestes auropunctatus on the Amami Islands. Learn more➡️env.go.jp/en/press/press…
Regardless of your proximity to the coast, your life is intricately connected to the ocean. Swipe to learn more about the ocean’s influence on your daily life – and why we must protect it. Learn more: nature.ly/3X79k9v Via The Nature Conservancy
Addressing gender dimensions is crucial for tackling global biodiversity and climate challenges. Gender perspectives are key to developing effective and inclusive environmental solutions. 🚺🌿 #Biodiversity Via CIFOR-ICRAF
While #Pollution and #ClimateChange impacts are severe in cities, we still have a chance to make them desirable living places. Urban #forestry is our unsung hero, turning grey to green, slashing stress, cleaning air and water AND fighting off urban heat. Via Biodiversity Hub International
One billion hectares of degraded agricultural land would benefit from the strategic establishment of trees. Find out more about Food and Agriculture Organization’s work on #agroforestry! 👉fao.org/agroforestry/?…
🌊#Mangroves protect coastlines & support #biodiversity. Global Mangrove Alliance offers 6️⃣ key principles to help strengthen our efforts to safeguard these ecosystems & the services they provide. 👉 mangrovealliance.org/best-practice-… Via BES-Net (Biodiversity and Ecosystems Network)
♻️80% of the plastic in single-use plastic products is NOT economically viable to recycle. 💡Central to any solution to #BeatPlasticPollution is a concept known as the life-cycle approach. 👩💻Learn from UN Environment Programme what the approach is and why it matters: unep.org/news-and-stori…
🌾 Water is our lifeline. Managing it wisely can: 🌦️ Fight climate change 👨🌾 Strengthen rural communities resilience 🌿Protect ecosystems. Via International Fund for Agricultural Development