Think cities can't breathe? Urban forestry is our unsung hero, turning grey to green, slashing stress, cleaning air and water AND fighting off urban heat like an eco-shield. Let's champion our leafy warriors and transform our concrete jungles UN-Habitat

Agroforestry is a practice that involves the combination of trees or shrubs with crop or livestock production. 🌳 But did you know that agroforestry can take many forms? This infographic from FarmFolk CityFolk lays out six types of #agroforestry. 👇 FarmFolk CityFolk

#DYK that human activities threaten mangrove forests and are disappearing alarmingly?🤔 Take a look at this infographic by dataMares and discover more about mangroves and their ecosystem services in Mexico. 🇲🇽 #ForNature

#LeSaviezVous La désertification n'est pas l'expansion naturelle des déserts existants?🌵 📚Comprendre la désertification est crucial dans la lutte contre la #DégradationDesTerres. Pour la #JournéeDeLaDésertificationEtDeLaSécheresse, découvrez sa définition selon l'ipbes ⤵️

Tory Told TRUTH On Israel - And Was Smeared And Vindicated. Now He Speak... youtu.be/mbwpURVQZw4?fe… via YouTube

While #cities are responsible for an estimated 75% of all carbon emissions globally, they are also vulnerable to #climatechange 🌆🌍 #Urban nature can simultaneously reduce the carbon footprint of cities and increase their #resilience 🌳 via UNECE

Production de concombre en systèmes irrigués. #AgricultureDurable, #BiodiversitéAgricole #Pratiquesagricolesécologiques #Agroécologie #Permaculture

📢 Announcing Our Week Five BRACE Top Scholars! Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our Week Five BRACE Top Scholars! These outstanding individuals have shown exceptional dedication & innovation in their agribusinesses. They are truly an inspiration.

What are #NaturebasedSolutions and what global challenges can they help with? Learn more ➡️ shorturl.at/wyzAV via IUCN

Several farmers in the Hubei province, China refused to move when a parking lot was being created. This was the result.. redd.it/1ew1xof @r_interestingasfuck

Land sustains life on Earth, but with 2 billion hectares being degraded, 3 billion people are impacted. See 7 ways to restore these vital landscapes and combat desertification and drought: unep.org/news-and-stori… Via UN Environment Programme

#DYK Forests cover ~31% of Earth's land? That's billions of hectares!🌳 #Forests are vital for #biodiversity, climate & as ecosystems, but they're under pressure. Every native tree counts to stop #BiodiversityLoss! Via ipbes

Empowering Africa’s Food Systems for the Future The Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR 2024), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The Africa Agriculture Status Report 2024 highlights the transformative role of MSMEs in shaping

#ClimateChange and biodiversity loss are interdependent global challenges. That is why #COP16Colombia parties agreed to enhance policy coherence and ambitious action for both still this decade 👉 europa.eu/!DGc3Jj via EU Environment

Missed the EBID Practical Guide webinar? Watch it on YouTube to discover how to apply for EBID funding, understand eligibility, and more! Watch Now: youtube.com/watch?v=kFAnB8… #EBID #ECOWAS #BusinessGrowth

Planting trees near homes = BIG benefits: 🌳 ✅ Block icy winds in winter ✅ Cool your house in summer ✅ Shield against strong winds (pair w/ earth dunes!) ✅ Bonus: Fruit trees = food & resilience! Best time to plant? Late fall/early winter 📷: Luis Furushio via UN-Habitat

💸 No poverty 🍜 Zero Hunger ⚕️ Good health 📒 Quality education 👩‍💻 Decent jobs ⚖️ Gender equality ☀️ Clean energy ☔ Climate action 🕊️ Peace & justice ...And so much more! This #ValentinesDay and every day, we put the #GlobalGoals at the ❤️ of all we do. go.undp.org/SDGs

Intercropping vegetables with Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta) Thread, 1/10

Did you know that only 9% of plastic waste gets recycled? Meanwhile: 🔴 49% ends up in landfills ⚠️ 22% is mismanaged, burned, or dumped in water 🔥 19% is incinerated Let's rethink how we produce, use & dispose of plastic. Small actions can lead to big changes. via OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives

Small, fascinating fungi are key to biodiversity, like animals and plants. Their role in nutrient cycling keeps ecosystems healthy and sustainable. ❤️🍄🌍 Explore the fungal tree of life and identify fungi. Visual credit: László Nagy Laboratory