NATURAL STATE

🌍✨ Happy #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! 🦅 Did you know some birds are the ultimate travelers? 🗺️ *Bar-headed Geese soar over the Himalayas at 23,000 feet—higher than most planes! 🏔️✈️ * Arctic Terns travel nearly 50,000 miles annually, essentially circling the globe twice! 🌎✌🏾 * Bar-tailed Godwits fly up to 7,000 miles nonstop—no breaks! 🚀 * Many migratory birds navigate by the stars at night, like a built-in GPS. 🌙✨ These extraordinary journeys highlight the importance of protecting their habitats. At NATURAL STATE, we’re dedicated to conserving these ecosystems through our nature-based solutions, which include financial mechanisms, biodiversity research, and impact monitoring. Together, we can ensure these birds have safe environments for years to come. 🌿💚 #BirdMigration #NatureLovers #SustainableLiving #climatechange #birdlovers

Happy Mazingira Day, Kenya! 🌍💚 Today, we join in celebrating the environment and the vital role it plays in our lives. As we mark this special day, we’re excited to share that NATURAL STATE is a finalist in the XPRIZE Rainforest competition! This $10 million global challenge is pushing the boundaries of innovation to help track and protect rainforest biodiversity, and we’re honored to be part of it. Working alongside the Illinois Institute of Technology, Purdue University, The Morton Arboretum, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, CAS, and Indigenous communities, we’re using tools like the uKweli system and the Kutuma app to gather real-time data from places like the Brazilian rainforest. 🌱✨ On this Mazingira Day, we reflect on the importance of protecting ecosystems like rainforests, and we’re sending out ✨GOOD ENERGY✨ as we await the XPRIZE results. Thank you to our incredible partners and supporters for making this journey possible. The discoveries from this work will shape the future of our planet's forests for generations to come. Check out the full story in Illinois Tech News: https://shorturl.at/BI09d #MazingiraDay #XPRIZE #RainforestProtection #Biodiversity #ClimateAction

🌍 Climate Week in #NYC has been nothing short of inspiring! ✨ Our team at 🌱 NATURAL STATE had the incredible opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds and most passionate changemakers in the world. We’ve had meaningful conversations with Maliasili and the World Resources Institute and explored innovative solutions with The IFC - International Finance Corporation, Bezos Earth Fund, and The Global Africa Business Initiative. We’re more energized than ever! Being in these rooms is a testament to the growth of NATURAL STATE as we continue working together to protect and heal our planet. 💚 #ClimateWeekNYC #TogetherForTheEarth #Naturalstate #climatechange

🌍 Join Our Mission to Restore Nature Across Africa! 🌱 Natural State is hiring a visionary leader to head our African Centre for Nature Restoration & Resilience in Kenya! This pivotal role will guide the Centre’s growth, develop a world-class training Centre, and lead a team dedicated to scaling nature restoration efforts across the continent.   Are you an experienced leader passionate about conservation, education, and community impact? We want to hear from you! 🔗 Apply by October 21st, 2024! https://lnkd.in/du_JHqYK   #NatureRestoration #LeadershipOpportunity #Sustainability #ConservationJobs #AfricaLeadingChange #NaturalState

📢 We're hiring! NATURAL STATE is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead our finance operations in Kenya and the US. 🌍 If you have a strong background in financial management within the non-profit sector and a passion for nature restoration, we want to hear from you!   💼 Apply by October 11th, 2024, and help us make a game-changing impact for nature. 🌱 Know someone perfect for the role? https://lnkd.in/dbrUv7Pz Tag them or share this post! #FinanceJobs #NatureRestoration #NonProfit #Kenya #ApplyNow

Over 1,000 wildlife rangers across Africa 🌍gathered on Saturday for the annual Wildlife Ranger Challenge! Rangers for Change was a way to support the incredible wildlife rangers during the tough times of COVID-19, and it has become an annual celebration of their dedication and hard work 💚💙 This year's 21 km race 🏃🏾♀️was filled with laughter, sweat, friendly competition, and community spirit. Women are Natural State’s lifeline. In true spirit, we are beyond pleased to celebrate The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy's female ranger squad as the best female team in this year’s WRC. Their win not only embodies the heart of conservation but also inspires hope for the future, leading the charge in protecting Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems. A heartfelt Asante 🤩to all the supporters, teams, partners, and amazing rangers who gave it their all. Your support is invaluable, and we couldn’t do this without you! • • #WildlifeRangerChallenge #WRC2024 #forwildliferangers #climatechange #Rangersforchange

🌍🤝 A Week of Insightful Collaboration for a Sustainable Future 🌱🌊 We were honored to host the Canadian High Commission, Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, and their local partners for an in-depth look at the work we're undertaking to combat #climate_change. The week provided an opportunity to showcase our innovative nature #restoration strategies and discuss the upcoming expansion of our efforts into #marine_ecosystems. The exchange of ideas and knowledge was truly inspiring. A sincere thank you to the delegation for their time and contributions. Together, we are shaping a future that prioritizes a healthier, more sustainable planet. 🌎🌱 Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, AECF, Plan International, CICAN-Coopération-Intégration-CANADA Mission inclusion MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) Janine Cocker Kimani Mungai Jonathan Baillie Catherine Machungo G. Juma Ongera Catherine Wangeci Thuo,PhD #ClimateAction #NaturalState #RestoringNature #MarineConservation #Sustainability #BlueEconomy #GlobalCollaboration

A Week of Collaboration and Innovation at Natural State. We were thrilled to host a delegation from the FSD Africa, UNDP BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative and the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) at our research centre this past week. NATURAL STATE is proud to be leading the charge in catalysing large-scale restoration through #innovative_financing and rigorous #impact_monitoring. During the visit, we showcased our diverse portfolio of #financing_solutions and cutting edge technology in impact monitoring. These mechanisms are driving positive change by #restoring_ecosystems, addressing #climate_change, and supporting #local_communities. By combining simplicity with market rigor, we're paving the way for scalable nature-based financing solutions that can benefit the entire #planet. We extend our gratitude to FSD Africa, UNDP-BIOFIN, and DEFRA for their collaboration and look forward to continuing our journey toward a more sustainable future. 🌱 #BiodiversityFinance #BIOFIN #InnovativeFinance #RegenerativeAgriculture #CarbonCredits #NatureBasedSolutions #FSDAfrica #DEFRA #GlobalBiodiversityFramework #conservation #TNFDTaskforce Onno van den Heuvel Herve Barois Meruyert Sadvakassova Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM Semiray Hadimoglu Hosborn Wamukoya Catherine Machungo Beatrice Karanja Jonathan Baillie Ruwaydah Abdulrahman - Oimbo Halima Hassan Njuguna Margaret Jenny Langan Farmer