UN Land and Drought
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The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is the global voice for land. We champion healthy, productive and accessible land for all #UNited4Land
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Conscious Planet #SaveSoil
#SaveSoil, a global movement envisioned by @SadhguruJV, seeks to bring about a concerted, conscious response to impending soil extinction.
UN Biodiversity
Official account of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Our Acting Executive Secretary @hdavidcooper
Food and Agriculture Organization
Working for a secure #FutureofFood for all. #YearofCamelids #IYC2024 @FAODG | @FAOArabic | @FAOChinese | @FAOenEspanol | @FAOenfrancais | @FAORussian
Rally For Rivers - Cauvery Calling
Rally for Rivers campaign was supported by over 162 million people. Today, it is the world’s largest farmer driven ecological movement.
CIFOR-ICRAF
CIFOR-ICRAF is the world’s leader on harnessing the power of trees, forests and agroforestry to address the global challenges of our time. #TreesPeoplePlanet
🆕 Report Alert! The Ramsar Technical Report highlights how national actions for wetlands can help us achieve the #BiodiversityPlan . Although making up only around 6% of the Earth’s surface, wetlands support 40% of biodiversity.
➡️ ramsar.org/document/scali…
#WetlandsWednesday
The UN @SDGaction Campaign has launched the call for applications for the 🏆 2024 #SDGAwards !
📣 Are you a #changemaker leading an initiative that drives positive change toward a more inclusive & sustainable future?
Apply by 🗓️ 17 June: bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards
📰 We are in the papers!
#DesertificationandDroughtDay is making headlines in Federal City of Bonn, the host city for this year's global observance that marks the the 30th anniversary UNCCD on 17 June.
A pivotal moment for environmental action under the leadership of #Germany Bundesentwicklungsministerium
🌱 Join us at the World Bank Land Conference with Food and Agriculture Organization! Discover how advancing secure land rights can promote land restoration, boost climate resilience and secure livelihoods:
🗓️ Thurs. 16 May
⏰ 14:00 EST
📍 Preston
🔗 unccd.int/events/other/w…
#UNited4Land #landconf2024
Land degradation affects us all, threatening climate, biodiversity, and our very livelihoods. By 2030, we might need to restore 1.5 billion hectares. Join us at #UNCCDCOP16 to advocate for an urgent, achievable solution for our planet.
#UNited4Land #GenerationRestoration …
La lutte contre la désertification est mon combat.
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A 50% increase in agricultural production is needed to feed the growing world by 2050 🌾🌎
Sustainable farming helps prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases, protecting the future of our food 🍲🍞
#UNited4Land | #PlantHealthDay
🇻🇦 We're LIVE right now at Casina Pio IV, #Vatican , with our Deputy Executive Secretary Andrea Meza and other leaders to address global efforts against desertification and #drought ahead of #UNCCDCOP16 .
Join us here: ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=Cn7w1O…
#UNited4Land
Sustainable agrifood systems can help us achieve the world's climate goals while safeguarding #biodiversity and ensuring #FoodSecurity for all. 🍎
Learn why agrifood systems are climate solutions. 👇
via Food and Agriculture Organization
Biodiversity supports everything in nature that we need to survive, including:
🍎food
💧clean water
🏠shelter
Ahead of #BiodiversityDay on May 22, learn how you can help achieve the goals and targets of The #BiodiversityPlan and be #PartofThePlan :
cbd.int/biodiversity-d…
🇻🇦 Join us LIVE tomorrow Fri. 10 May 9:30 CET at Casina Pio IV #Vatican with our Deputy Executive Secretary Andrea Meza and other leaders as we take stock of global initiatives to combat desertification and #drought ahead of #UNCCDCOP16
Vatican News
➡️ youtube.com/Vatican News
On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay Sat. 11 May, join Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) to protect migratory birds + their sources of nourishment 🐞
Insects are crucial for the birds' survival, yet habitat loss + chemicals threaten both 🐛
#UNited4Land let's protect wild spaces and reduce pesticide use 🦋
🚨 1 million species on 🌎 face extinction.
Let's grow #forests by 3% by 2030 so that 🌲🌳🌴 continue to be home for 80% of 🦋🐌🐿️ on land.
This week United Nations Forum on Forests meets to assess global progress on forest restoration.
📺 webtv.un.org | #UNFF19 | #UNited4Land
📢 Ahead of the #WorldEnvironmentDay , apply to have your project recognized as one of the United Nations World Restoration Flagships.
Inspire others to scale up restoration efforts, attract global attention and harness investments 💰
Apply before 31 May 2024 ⬇️ #UNited4Land
Join Food and Agriculture Organization IUCN Global Environment Facility (GEF) Griffith University & #WildHeritage for a #UNFF19 event
The need to strengthen conservation of #PrimaryForests through partnership enhancement & coordination of support: #CPForests member discussion
🗓️ Tues 7 May
⏰ 13:15-14:30 EDT
🔗 ow.ly/kLtb50RwLM8
This #DesertificationAndDroughtDay , join the movement to safeguard our land for current & future generations!
Share your stories & events with UN Land and Drought!
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