Queen Elizabeth II dies: 'She was extraordinary' - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's touching tribute  nzherald.co.nz/nz/prime-minis…

#BREAKING Cabinet has decided that New Zealand will have a one-off public holiday and state memorial service to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II. rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Losing #mangrove forests results in other troubles, like eroding shorelines and dwindling fish and crab populations 🌱🦀 Discover how the women of Pate Island are fixing Kenya’s coastal forests one seedling at a time ⬇️ wrld.bg/CzWJ50KFsqk via The Nature Conservancy

Met up with my larger-than-life self today! fiona4horizons.com #HealthyEnvironment #ResilientCommunities #Leadership #transparency #LocalElections #LocalGovernment #LocalVoice Local Government NZ NZPI CommonwealthPlanners

PODCAST| A new episode of Club de Madrid’s 'Democracy in Practice' is out for #IDD2022 Our Member Helen Clark discuss the current state of democracies in a context of simultaneous crises and their possible solutions with El Orden Mundial Listen ➡️ spoti.fi/3eMDMBy

First report of Veronaea botryosa in amphibians in North America! This pathogen is zoonotic and known to cause disease in humans, #frogs, and #fish. It seems this pathogen may be spreading through the #WildlifeTrade. Read more here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #FrogFriday #OneHealth

"We are in the fight of our lives and we are losing … And our planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible...." “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

My speech to leaders at #COP27 yesterday was pretty clear. Here it is in each of the six official United Nations languages: Stop lying كف عن الكذب 停止说谎 Arrêtez de mentir прекрати врать Deja de mentir #StopLying

#Africa holds 25% of the world’s biodiversity. Per hectare, some African forests store more carbon than the Amazon. There is no long-term #sustainablefuture if we don’t find the balance between human aspiration and the protection of our natural resources. #COP27 AWF

#Biodiversity is critical to our society and quality of life. 🌳🍄🪱🐞🌱🐮 The EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 sets out a path to become more sustainable and bring back nature into our lives. Via EU_ScienceHub European Commission

#BlueCarbon ecosystems such as seagrass beds & mangrove forests are an important ally in tackling the #ClimateCrisis and supporting global development goals. Dive into the "Blue Carbon Handbook", commissioned by #OceanPanel 👉ow.ly/v80750P7BL9 Via UNESCO Ocean

Forests provide habitat for the majority of species & rely on ecosystem services provided by wildlife like fertilization. Increased collaboration between law enforcement, criminal justice actors & environmental experts needed to protect healthy ecosystems. #endENVcrime

Biodiversity is essential for the physical health of people and planet, but did you know it can also positively affect your mental health? 🧠🌳 Learn more about the positive influence of #biodiversity on mental health ⤵️

As the world convenes for #COP28 in Dubai this week, the prevailing message is captured in my opinion piece in the The New Times (Rwanda). In the article, I outline that it is imperative for Africa to present a united and firm front in Dubai, emphasizing not only the non-negotiable

We congratulate the French Office of Biodiversity and ifaw for taking this bold step and raising awareness of the trafficking responsible for the deaths of thousands of #elephants every year. 👏👏#France #StopIvoryTrade

At the Te Manawa Art Gallery’s opening of PAUL DIBBLE: CONTINUUM just a few weeks ago I walked amongst the giants, big & small. Renowned sculptor the late Paul Dibble leaves us a most incredible legacy. 🕊️ Te Manawa Art Gallery #environment #storytelling #nature #art

TROPHY HUNTING FACTS Myths of Trophy Hunting Debunked REPORT: emsfoundation.org.za/myths-of-troph… Myth 8: Trophy Hunting funds protected areas Fact 8: Trophy Hunting revenue barely contributes to preserving protected areas Pro Wildlife Eurogroup For Animals PETA Deutschland Born Free Foundation

📢#TrophyHunting myths debunked: Killing alleged 'problem animals' by trophy hunters is not supporting peaceful co-existence between #wildlife & local communities‼️ 👉prowildlife.de/wp-content/upl… #BanTrophyHunting #WorthMoreAlive Mizu Eco-Care EMS Foundation Born Free Foundation

So much to get busy with - #ClimateAction, native #biodiversity water quality, #Wetlands, hill county #erosion , integrated catchment planning, #flood protection … Horizons Regional Council’s 10 year plan is out now - “Have Your Say” haveyoursay.horizons.govt.nz/2024-34LTPcons…

.Kenyans.co.ke Avaaz WWF-Kenya Share These pictures #StopHuntingSuperTuskers