🌐 Official #COP16 parallel event: The 8th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities showcases biodiversity action by cities & regions. Learn more & register now: cbc.iclei.org/8th-summit-for… #8thSummitCOP16 UN Biodiversity Regions4 UN Environment Programme @COP16Colombia Astrid Schomaker

Discover the value of #WetlandsForCities 🐸 #CitiesWithNature Wetlands are urban gems, providing many benefits to our communities. 🏞️ Let's integrate wetland management into city policies & budgets for a sustainable urban future! citieswithnature.org/the-value-of-w… via Convention on Wetlands

"Nothing can make our life, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness." From Marcus Aurelius to Tolstoy to Einstein, two millennia of wisdom on the nuances, challenges, and rippling rewards of kindness themarginalian.org/2023/03/12/kin…

WEBINAR SERIES | From Agreement to Action The key role of subnational & local governments in #KMGBF implementation 🌿 Join the 6th and final session! Countdown to Cali COP16: the participation of regions and cities💚 📆 28 August, 17h00 CET Register: cbc.iclei.org/webinars-from-…

Join ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center's session to discuss the plans for CBD COP16 📆 28 August, 17h00 CET Register: cbc.iclei.org/webinars-from-… Partners: UN Environment Programme UN Biodiversity IUCN Regions4 European Committee of the Regions

Wetlands, known as the "earth's kidneys," are vital in regulating water and filtering waste. They also act as natural buffers against floods and storms, mitigating risks for urban populations. Learn more from the infographic via Convention on Wetlands | ICLEI | CitiesWithNature | UN Environment Programme 👇

How can cities and regions build urban water resilience to foster peace, security, and social justice? Explore the critical link between urban water systems and regional stability at this upcoming session held at #WWWeek. Join online or in person: 🔗 bit.ly/3MnICmg

What makes a good life – revelatory learnings from Harvard's 75-year study of human happiness themarginalian.org/2016/08/23/har…

🌍 Every year, billions of migratory birds face daunting challenges. From habitat loss to #ClimateChange, their journeys grow perilous. Watch our video to learn about the challenges they face and how to protect them🐦 Via ipbes

From plastic pollution to climate change, marine ecosystems and ocean biodiversity are facing numerous threats. Here are 5 astonishing statistics that show how urgently we need to save our oceans 👇🌊 via World Economic Forum

Happiness, a positive outlook and seeing the good things takes work! Every. Single. Day. I don't "just" wake up happy. I don’t think anyone does. As my brain moves from sleep to awake, I try to focus on a few things to start my day in the right way. - I take stock of my life

Subnational & local govts' are contributing to the #KMGBF 2030 Targets and a #NaturePostive future! #COP16Colombia session | Cities and regions: Collaborating and capturing contributions towards a nature positive future #PeaceWithNature Nature Positive

#8thSummitCOP16 at #COP16Colombia is live! 🌆 🌿🦢 The Mayor of Cali 🇨🇴Alejandro Eder opened the 8th Summit with a powerful statement about the importance of reconciliation with #nature. Watch online: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p/k… #PeaceWithNature #ForNature

#8thSummitCOP16 at #COP16Colombia 🌍🏙️ In making peace with nature, the role of subnational governments needs to be recognised. Speaking at the Summit, Susana Muhamad said: Our call today is to open our minds and hearts to ask the difficult questions.

#8thSummitCOP16 at #COP16Colombia Opening session 2 on #Progress, Dr Debra Roberts urged to take climate warnings not as a footnote of doom but as a call to do more, adding "we need extraordinary work to face the disruptive challenges we will face.” #PeaceWithNature #ForNature

Cali ya es parte de la iniciativa Cities with Nature. Somos una de las 352 ciudades y regiones de 77 países, que trabajaremos para proteger la biodiversidad. citieswithnature.org #CaliEsDondeDebesEstar #COP16Colombia

With the first-ever subnational contribution to the #BiodiversityFrameworkFund & funding #PlazaQuebec at #COP16Colombia, Gouvernement du Québec shows its dedication to the #KMGBF & fostering collaboration across govts. #8thSummitCOP16 #PeaceWithNature UN Biodiversity ICLEI Regions4 UN Environment Programme

ICLEI & CitiesWithNature welcomed Shiyan, China as a new member at #COP16Colombia 🎉 Known for its Wudang Mountains & automobile industry hub, Shiyan is committed to environmental protection, biodiversity conservation & economic growth. #8thSummitCOP16 #PeaceWithNature ICLEI

📢 Exciting news from #WUF12: ICLEI Africa announced as new hosts of the #ACWAPlatform Secretariat! Together, we’re building water resilience and safeguarding Africa’s urban future. 🏙️🚰 The ACWA Platform: bit.ly/3SioTpP

What’s ahead for the global sustainability agendas? 🔟things we’re watching for in 2025. Explore our selection of topics that subnational governments should keep a close eye on. 👀 By Yunus Arikan, #ICLEI Director of Global Advocacy Yunus Arikan 🔗tinyurl.com/27f79yj6