Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture

#EarthOvershootDay #DünyaLimitAşımGünü   (Turkish in comments) 🌏 The Ecological Footprint (EF) is a method created by the Global Footprint Network (GFN) to measure human demand on natural capital. 🌱 For the “Ecological Footprint of Nomadic Pastoralism” study, we collaborated with the GFN team and set out to calculate the Ecological Footprint of goat meat production by 14 Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralist families in the Taurus Mountains. We compared the average values obtained with national values related to industrial production methods.  🔍 The study showed that nomadic pastoralism not only has a significantly lower environmental impact compared to industrial production, but in some cases, it also produces net environmental benefits.  🐐 Goat meat produced using the methods of the Sarıkeçili nomadic pastoralists has an Ecological Footprint that requires 135% less of the planet's biocapacity compared to industrially produced goat meat in Turkey. This large difference is attributed to the various environmental benefits provided by nomadic pastoralism to ecosystems. For the full report in English: https://bit.ly/3zYRKv0    For the factsheet in English: bit.ly/3WMb6MG Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture IYRP2026 #MoveTheDate #Overshoot  #EarthOvershootDay #IYRP2026 #ecologicalfootprint #nomadicpastoralism #biocpacity #biodiversity #climate

The fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (#SBI4) of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nairobi has been a key milestone in preparation for #CBDCOP16 this October, bringing delegates together to pursue common ground in achieving the #BiodiversityPlan targets. Our joint side-event organised with Satoyama Initiative (UNU-IAS), The International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI), UN Biodiversity, Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture (AMNC), UN Trade & Development BioTrade Initiative, and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) aimed to provide an inclusive conversation about the local impact of subsidies on Cultural Landscapes and Seascapes and SEPLS (Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes), supporting Target 18 of the #BiodiversityPlan. The preliminary results from the ongoing global study led by UNU-IAS on behalf of IPSI and partners, including AMNC, in collaboration with the CBD Secretariat were presented during the event. This study examines the elements of positive and negative subsidies and incentives impacting CLS (Cultural Landscapes and Seascapes) and SEPLS. During the interactive panel session, several key topics were addressed: - Factors for greater policy coherence - Mechanisms needed to achieve scale - Capturing positive and negative impacts across various actors - Reconciling multiple values of nature We will continue working to reduce harmful incentives and scale up positive ones to conserve Cultural Landscapes and Seascapes and the biodiversity they host! #Biodiversity #CBD #SBI2024 #EnvironmentalPolicy #SEPLS #CulturalLandscapes #CulturalSeascapes

Excited to announce our side event at the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI) happening in Nairobi! 🌿 Our discussion, titled "What incentives work for biodiversity at the local level?", will explore profiling subsidies and incentives for sub-national biodiversity conservation planning and implementation. The event aligns with Target 18 of the Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to reform harmful incentives by 2025. We'll explore both the direct and indirect impacts of subsidies on local ecosystems and communities, featuring diverse perspectives from governments, IPLCs and non-governmental organisations. Through presentations and panel discussions, we aim to foster a meaningful dialogue on monitoring and achieving biodiversity targets. The event is co-organised with the Satoyama Initiative (UNU-IAS), The International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI), UN Biodiversity, the Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture, UN Trade & Development BioTrade Initiative and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). #Biodiversity #CBD #SBI2024 #EnvironmentalPolicy #SEPLS #CulturalLandscapes #CulturalSeascapes

📢Are you operating in SEPLS or Cultural Landscapes?⛰️ Help us shape sustainability and biodiversity conservation policies by participating in our survey. The IPSI Secretariat, Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture and UNCTAD BioTrade are teaming up for a study supported by the Secretariat of the UN Biodiversity. Our goal? To provide actionable policy suggestions on subsidies that impact SEPLS and Cultural Landscapes. Interested? Contact us to get the survey link.

NEW REPORT: We are excited to share the report from the “Regional Workshop on Mobile Pastoralism and Vultures,” a collaborative effort by the Yolda Initiative, Vulture Conservation Foundation, and Macedonian Ecological Society. Conserving vultures along with the related ecosystems and achieving Target 10 “Enhance Biodiversity and Sustainability in Agriculture…” of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, in the Balkans and beyond, demands sustainable (mobile) pastoralism. The past century has witnessed a dramatic decline in both vulture populations and the practice of (mobile) pastoralism in Europe. Given the mutualism between the two, a sustainable approach to conserving vultures should recognize sustainable pastoralists not as usual suspects but as strong allies whose voices should be heard in developing mutually beneficial solutions. This necessitates progressive conservation thinking and a new understanding based on respect and dialogue, addressing the root causes of conflicts such as the unintentional killing of birds, where they have already arisen or have the potential to arise. Recalling the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly entitled “International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, 2026” and the “Multi-species Action Plan to Conserve African-Eurasian Vultures” (Vulture MsAP) of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the workshop aimed to initiate a dialogue between mobile pastoralists and conservationists. This was achieved by providing a space for exchanging knowledge and experiences, learning from each other, and co-developing actions and collaborations for the future conservation of vultures and (mobile) pastoralism in the Balkans and beyond. Discover the insights and collaborative outcomes of this significant workshop by reading the full report here: https://bit.ly/48e0QiA IYRP2026 Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Vulture Conservation Foundation Macedonian Ecological Society EuroNatur Foundation @unbiodiversity #Conservation #Biodiversity #MobilePastoralism #CMSCOP14 #globalbiodiversityframework #vulture #cbdcop16 #pastoralism #balkans #europe #CulturalLandscapes #SEPLs #balkandetoxlife #Target10 

(TR in comments) The 'Coexistence of Nature and Culture in Aegean Coasts of Turkey' workshop took place in Ankara on December 5-6, 2023. Stakeholders dedicated to researching and conserving marine ecosystems and small-scale fisheries (SSFs) in the Aegean region gathered to collaboratively identify urgent conservation and restoration priorities, aligning with ongoing efforts. The workshop hosted 55 participants, comprising SSF cooperatives, NGOs, universities, decision-makers, UN representatives, donors, the private sector, and independent researchers. So, what did we do? 🐳 We shared biodiversity data on priority species and areas that was mapped using GIS and identified further data needs. 🐡 We presented SSF data gathered from 84 fishing cooperatives and the Turkish Statistical Institute, that was mapped as fishing grounds, gears, techniques, organisational and spatial capacity of cooperatives, socio-demographic structure, bans, fish farms and compiled further data suggestions. 🐙 We reviewed and expanded data on conservation projects for protection of Aegean coastal and marine biodiversity and SSFs. 🦑 🦑 Together with the participants,  🪼 We mapped area-specific threats to Aegean coastal and marine biodiversity and fisheries, by assessing impact, urgency, and reversibility with participant input. 🐬 We explored non-state actor solutions to address area-specific threats. 🦭 We graded the impacts of various factors within the project's methodology to pinpoint priority areas for conservation. We’re grateful to our collaborators since the project’s inception, including fishery cooperatives, conservation organisations, and universities. Stay tuned for further analysis and results in the coming months! "This work does not reflect the endorsement or express any opinion on the part of UNEP-WCMC. The inclusion of the UNEP-WCMC logo is solely attributed to our use of a portion of the Global distribution of seagrasses (version 7.1) dataset held and managed by UNEP-WCMC" #kültrelpezyajlar #doğakoruma #kültürelpratikler #yereltopluluklar #biyokültürelçeşitlilik #küçükölçeklibalıkçılık #Ege #culturallandscapes #sepls #ssf #biodiversity #smallscalefisheries #foodsystems Underwater Research Society (SAD), Akdeniz Koruma Derneği, Doğa Koruma Merkezi, WWF-Türkiye, DEKAMER, Deniz Memelileri Araştırma Derneği (DMAD), TÜDAV Türk Deniz Araştırmaları Vakfı, UNEP-WCMC, Mediterranean Posidonia Network, MedPAN, Proje Evi Kooperatifi, Kadın Balıkçılar Derneği, Doğa Araştırmaları Derneği, Ekosistemi Koruma ve Doğa Sevenler Derneği (EKODOSD), UNDP Türkiye, ACCOBAMS, MPA Europe Project, Tour du Valat, IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Low Impact Fishers of Europe - LIFE, Turquoise Coast Environment Fund - Turkey, Sivil Toplum için Destek Vakfı, MAVA Foundation, Institut français de Turquie The International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI) Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture