Botanic Gardens Conservation International

With Paul currently on sabbatical, let's travel back and look at the very first blog he wrote for BGCI - he asks the question, who will fight for biodiversity? And with the sector having just finished CBD COP-16, this question is still relevant as we plan next steps for our efforts to protect the natural world. #BGCIBlog #BiodiversityCrisis #PlantConservation #GlobalConservationNetwork

🌍🌱 For the first time, the majority of the world’s trees have been listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, revealing that 38% are at risk of extinction. With at least 16,425 tree species threatened with extinction the work of botanical gardens worldwide is more essential than ever. At Hortis, we believe that data-driven record-keeping is the foundation of effective conservation efforts. By keeping precise records of plant collections, botanical gardens and institutions contribute invaluable data that informs conservation strategies and safeguards plant biodiversity for future generations. Botanic Gardens Conservation International

Arabuko Sokoke Forest has been a very important seed source for the Kaya Connect project, owing to the massive biodiversity supported within the forest. Listen to Jes Carey, the CEO of Friends of Arabuko Sokoke Forest describe how the project has been engaging communities, and tapping into the resource in the forest to enable the increase of indigenous seed and seedlings in Kilifi County for forest landscape restoration purposes. This project is funded by the Darwin Initiative. @friendsofarabukosokoke Biodiversity Challenge Funds Botanic Gardens Conservation International #ForestLandscapeRestoration #NativeTreePlanting

We are delighted to showcase our Patron Member Gardens who play a vital role in supporting our work globally. They truly are champions of plant conservation. Thank you Shanghai Botanical Garden! #GlobalConservationNetwork #BotanicGardensForConservation https://buff.ly/3v6XRuF

Last week saw the publication of the IUCN Red List update which included the Global Tree Assessment. For the first time, the majority of the world’s trees have been listed, they now account for over one quarter of species on the IUCN Red List. If you want to help BGCI continue on this vital work, you can donate now: https://buff.ly/3YrZJcw #TreeConservation #ThreatenedTrees #GlobalConservationNetwork

🌍 Highlights from a Landmark Week for The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) at #COP16! That’s a wrap for the #TGBS team! From our official launch to new partnerships, this week has been full of milestones that are paving the way for the future of restoration and biodiversity. Here are the highlights: 🎉 Official Launch: We celebrated the launch of The Global Biodiversity Standard at Cali Botanic Gardens! 🏅 First Certified Sites: The event marked a milestone with our first three certified sites, setting a new benchmark for ecosystem restoration. 🎤 Inspiring Keynote: At our launch event, Dr Gemma Harper OBE FAcSS, Chief Executive of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), delivered an empowering speech on the urgency of biodiversity action. 💼 Business & Finance: There is growing interest for private financial investment in restoration projects, but we still need assurance of biodiversity impacts. 🌿 The “Rio Trio” Realisation: There is growing awareness that biodiversity, climate, and land restoration must go hand-in-hand for true impact. 🎤 Engaging Events: We led fireside chats, panels, and a networking evening in the IUCN pavilion with exciting conversations and ideas. 🤝 New Collaborations: We kickstarted exciting partnerships and projects to amplify restoration’s impact globally. 🌍 International Team Unity: Bringing our team together reinforced the power of global collaboration in this movement. As Dame Jane Goodall says, “The Global Biodiversity Standard reminds us of our responsibility to protect our ecosystems, not just for our own survival, but for the future of every living creature with whom we share this planet. My hope is that many more organisations will adopt the measures laid out by the Standard and ensure we regenerate the planet for future generations.” 🌱 #TheGlobalBiodiversityStandard #Biodiversity #Restoration #Collaboration #GenerationRestoration #TGBS Botanic Gardens Conservation International | Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) | CIFOR-ICRAF | TRAFFIC | Plan Vivo Foundation | Ecosia | 1t.org | Centre for Ecosystem Restoration - Kenya | tooro botanical gardens | Missouri Botanical Garden Madagascar Research & Conservation Program | Huarango Nature | Reforest'Action | Bioflore

It’s neigh impossible to overstate what an accomplishment this represents. Nearly 50,000 trees have been assessed on the IUCN Red List. I mean, I can't even believe what I've just written. Back in 2008, we completed a reassessment of all the world’s mammals at the time – some 5,500 species. That alone was a nearly 4-year effort, involving 28 workshops, and contributions from 1,700 experts. To think that nearly one-third of all assessed species on the Red List are now trees is astounding. Sure, there’s a long way to go in assessing many other under-represented groups of plants, fungi and invertebrates, but I really hope folks take pause to reflect on what a gigantic achievement this is. Hats off to all those involved, in particular Botanic Gardens Conservation International, the @IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Conservation International, NatureServe Missouri Botanical Garden and others. And a special nod to those amazing donors who supported this critical work, especially Fondation Franklinia. Now time for action!

Our volunteers were recently featured in Roots, a publication of Botanic Gardens Conservation International. Titled, "The Heroes of Botanic Gardens" this edition celebrates volunteers at botanic gardens around the world, and we are so proud to have our dedicated community of volunteers highlighted! Follow the link to download a PDF of the issue! https://lnkd.in/gjcABXY8 #volunteersmakeadifference #thankyouforyoursupport #givingback #sandiegobotanicgarden #sdbg

Les projets de reforestation peuvent être vertueux... ou moins. Cette initiative vise à certifier la qualité des projets. Botanic Gardens Conservation International & Ecosia https://lnkd.in/e_-jbkN8

Join the IPSN! Is your Botanic Garden/Arboretum interested in🌿Biosecurity and Plant & Disease🪲monitoring? We invite you to join the International Plant Sentinel Network (IPSN) membership at no cost. Get will get access to information and resources 🔍 potential to collaborate with other Botanic Gardens/Arboreta 🤝 and opportunities to contribute to global plant health efforts 🌍 To join, contact us! Find more information:https://lnkd.in/ecajAKRx