1/3 In its report to #HRC54 on advancing racial justice and equality by uprooting #SystemicRacism, the Advisory Committee highlights manifestations of systemic racism incl.: ♦️ Marginalised populations are concentrated in underprivileged areas ♦️ Racialised communities face

Advisory Committee in its report to #HRC54 calls for transparency and protective frameworks in the development of new #climatetechnologies and warns against overreliance on unproven methods that could harm #communities and disrupt natural systems #ClimateAction #HumanRights

What a beautiful morning!!! 🤗 Gold 🥇and Silver 🥈for Kenya🇰🇪 WRRC Riga 23 Congratulations Major- Beatrice Chebet and Lilian Kasait!!

1/3 Presenting the High Commissioner's report to #HRC54 on the promotion and protection of people of #AfricanDescent’s rights, Nada Al-Nashif highlights: ➡️Deeply rooted #SystemicRacism, #StructuralDiscrimination, and #marginalisation continue to challenge People of African

1/3 In its report to #HRC54, the WG on People of African Descent looks into barriers to #EconomicEmpowerment for people of #AfricanDescent and highlights that: 🔹Persisting structural #racism pushes people of African descent into economic marginalisation 🔹Discrimination fuels

1/3 In its report to #HRC54 the Permanent Forum on People of #AfricanDescent stresses: ➡️The importance of education in recognising histories of #colonialism ➡️The need to include reparatory justice in global policies ➡️The need for a new UN declaration, bridging gaps in

1/3 In her report to #HRC54 the Independent Expert on #Somalia Isha Dyfan highlights: ♦️Ongoing conflicts with Al-Shabaab and political disputes that persist leading to a complex humanitarian crisis ♦️The negative impact of #ClimateChange, especially on women and children

"It's a matter of principles. The aid itself isn't bad, but let's not allow it to dictate African #foodsystems." WWF Africa’s Food Future Leader Nancy Rapando highlighted that aid can be helpful if we keep a farmer-centric mindset. #GLFNairobi

Interesting sustainable wildlife management discussion. We should have an integrated wildlife management, a holistic approach that local communities, soil and water conservation measures, livelihood diversification and education are key~panels #ThinkLandscape GLFx Nairobi

This #GLFNairobi session highlighted the local initiatives of the GLFx Chapters🌍🌎🌏 and Restoration Stewards, who also shared their hopes the future given their current impacts and the potential for change. #ThinkLandscape Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Youth In Landscapes Initiative (YIL) CIFOR-ICRAF

📌🗣️Call for nominations: 🇺🇳UN Human Rights Council seeks candidates for: 🔹⚖️🌐UN Special Rapporteur on #HumanRights & Environment 🔸⚖️🧑‍🌾5 members of new WG on Rights of Peasants 📢please share widely ⏳deadline: 30 Nov. 🔗 ohchr.org/sites/default/… #HealthyEnvironmentForAll

Did you know? Urban trees are excellent air filters, removing harmful pollutants from the air. The 2nd World Forum on Urban Forests is taking place this week in Washington DC. Follow #WFUF2023 for updates. #GreenCities

On #UNDay, let us recognize the decision-makers at the United Nations and beyond who are meaningfully engaging youth in all of their diversity — leading the way to a more sustainable, just & peaceful world for all 🌎 🇺🇳 Youth are critical to shaping the future we want. #Youth2030

We are the Conservation Equity Project, a newly established organisation hoping to diversify conservation by offering paid conservation internships at leading institutions to the next generation of budding black conservationists. Follow for our latest opportunities ✊🏾✊🏿🌎 🦒

The future of #farming is #informed, #digital #inclusive and farmer-led

Youth are not just the future of farming they’re shaping agri-policy today for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow. #AgriYouthVoices #FutureOfFarming #InclusiveAgriPolicy

Under the coordinated leadership of the NIA, and with sustained backing from the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, the State Department for Irrigation, and other vital partners,..

Youth in Agriculture: Shaping Policy, Securing Our Future 🎙 Join the conversation on X Space as we explore how youth can contribute to and co-create agricultural policies that work for everyone. x.com/i/spaces/1ypKd…