My colleagues and I had the pleasure of meeting H.E. Ambassador of Sweden to Kenya H.E. Caroline Vicini and Lisa Andersson, the Senior Program Manager, Environment and Climate Change to share ifaw's #RoomtoRoam initiative which aligns with Sweden's strategy in Africa.

Earlier this month, my colleagues and I had the pleasure of meeting Ambassador of Finland to Kenya Pirkka Tapiola and Ms. Anu Ala-Rantala to share ifaw's #RoomtoRoam initiative. Their focus on Public Private Partnerships key for sustainability for landscape resilience

A world without the capacity to communicate with our loved ones would be unbearable. This is sadly the world we have created for many marine animals including the North Atlantic right whale. Photo: © Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, taken under NOAA permit 26919

Are wildlife the unsung heroes of climate change? My friend Jimmiel Mandima promotes biodiversity and climate integration, including #ClimateFinance at #NYClimateWeek briefing. WCS ifaw

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🌱climate-resilient agriculture 🌳forest and land use 💧water and soil management 👩‍🏫capacity building for climate finance There's a lot more work to do to bridge the climate & biodiversity financing gap. Are you COP16 COLOMBIA 🇨🇴? Join us The Commonwealth 👇

Looking forward to an interesting debate with MEPs, the European Commission, experts and representatives of local communities from Kenya!

Together with ifaw colleagues from Kenya, I enjoyed the discussion with César Luena / ❤️🇪🇺, facilitated by ifaw European Union led by Ilaria Di Silvestre. Really encouraging commitment to have the European Commission lead the way for biodiversity conservation

Powerful opening speech by Jimmiel Mandima during today event hosted by César Luena / ❤️🇪🇺 at European Parliament on why #biodiversity must be a priority in the EU. ifaw European Union

💬 "Environmental protection must not be seen as an obstacle but an ally of competitiveness," said MEP César Luena / ❤️🇪🇺, calling for EU budget support for biodiversity and nature-based solutions. #EUBudget #Biodiversity

🐾 "The EU, as the world's largest aid donor, must lead in global conservation," said Jimmiel Mandima of ifaw, urging continued EU political and financial backing for biodiversity. #EUBudget #Biodiversity

🌱 Biodiversity loss is a global crisis. The EU has a crucial role in combating it by aligning economic policies with environmental protection for a sustainable future. #EUBudget #Biodiversity

Local communities and partnerships between stakeholders are key to #coexistence between human beings and animals in #Africa, said Chantal Marijnissen of European Commission at our event hosted by MEP César Luena / ❤️🇪🇺. #biodiversity

🌿 Biodiversity in Europe is at a tipping point: 80% of natural habitats are in poor condition. At our event hosted by César Luena / ❤️🇪🇺 experts urged the EU to prioritise funding for biodiversity in the next budget cycle. #EUBudget #Biodiversity

A very special Chrissie pressie for you guys - the beautiful Charlotte. We had a little word with our little princess & told her that you all wanted some stunning photos. She obliged and thanks her fans for the continuing adoration! She is looking rather splendid in the sunshine!

Happy Holidays, dear my Zimbabwean friends. ❤ May your holidays be full of warmth and cheer.🎁

Yesterday, in Washington D.C., I had the honour of opening “Shifting Priorities, Shared Futures: Rethinking Conservation and Development in Africa,” an AWF-led dialogue that brought together leading voices in conservation, finance, and policy. The message was clear:

.Global Environment Facility (GEF) Secretariat joins govt reps, agencies, and partners for first joint forum of #CongoBasin and #Guinean #forests under the Critical Forest Biomes #integrated program. UN Environment Programme Conservation Intl World Bank Food and Agriculture Organization IUCN Jimmiel Mandima

The MoU formalizes partnership among MWE, AfrII, and CI to support Uganda’s efforts to achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & deliver on national priorities outlined in Uganda’s Vision 2040.

I'm very excited about the Conservation Intl, MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 (MWE), and the Afri.ii (Afrii) partnership tp collaborate to deliver on this very important program to build #resilience for #nature and #people