These pictures won a global competition to show the beauty, diversity and fragility of these #coastal habitats. The Blue Carbon Action Partnership, together with 1t.org, has created the Mangroves Working Group, which aims to raise ambition and deliver action towards the conservation and restoration of the planet’s #mangroves. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/qOjM50SVPyi Friends of Ocean Action Mangrove Action Project (MAP) via World Economic Forum
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The official account for the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992 and entered into force on 29 December 1993. It is the first global agreement to cover all aspects of biological diversity: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD), based in Montreal, Canada, was established to support the goals of the Convention. Its primary functions are to organize meetings, prepare reports, assist member governments in the implementation of the various programmes of work, coordinate with other international organizations and collect and disseminate information.
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In an encounter with UN Biodiversity staff in Montreal on Monday (19 August) Susana Muhamad laid out her vision for a #COP16Colombia that delivers for people and for nature, underlining that "the COP 16 Presidency and the Secretariat will work as one team".
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Wetlands are the Earth’s kidneys: 🦀 reviving biodiversity, 💧 filtering and replenishing water supplies, 🫧 storing carbon, 🏃♀️ enhancing livelihoods, and 🌪 buffering against floods and storms. Discover more about the crucial role wetlands play in sustaining our planet. via Government of Republic of the Philippines Environmental Management Bureau
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“The Earth has been evolving for over four billion years. Lands converge, oceans expand, and species emerge or go extinct. However, the climate crisis is sending these processes into another realm, going so far as to change the planet’s structure.” Learn more 👇 via Earth.Org
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We cannot live without the blue in our planet. 🌏 Discover why we need the ocean and how life below water affects our lives today. 🌊 via Friends of Ocean Action World Economic Forum
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How can we measure nature positive outcomes? 3 natural processes - 🐸 Species 🌴 Ecosystems ☔ Natural processes Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dGsprWjR via Nature Positive Initiative
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Mercury has long poisoned gold miners, but the Minamata Convention on Mercury is fighting toxic mercury and trade. Last Friday marked the 7th anniversary of the #MinamataConvention, a milestone that highlights the remarkable efforts to address both ends of the mercury chain to protect human health and the environment.🌍 Watch the anniversary video to explore the pressing issues surrounding toxic mercury: https://lnkd.in/eX3C2Dqu And discover the impactful collaboration with planetGOLD: https://lnkd.in/daqcz7uh via UN Environment Programme
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🌿 Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) demonstrate that the #SustainableUse of #WildSpecies is essential to their livelihoods and well-being. 💚 However, this sustainable use faces numerous threats. To better support IPLCs, we must take action to protect and revitalize their practices. Explore the recommended actions that can help sustain the vital role of IPLCs in conserving wild species. via Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) UNESCO UNDP
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“Groundwater is a precious source of freshwater. It supplies over 2 billion people with water to drink, and irrigates the crops that feed the world. However, it is not boundless.” 💧 Discover 5 key facts about groundwater depletion highlighted by United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS).
5 Facts on Groundwater Depletion
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🌿 Mangroves are vital to tropical coastal ecosystems, supporting diverse wildlife that migrates between various habitats. Swipe through this carousel to discover why mangroves are invaluable to both nature and people, and how climate change is putting them under pressure. via Global Mangrove Alliance