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"𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧". This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay theme echoes our commitment to support the natural capital of our host countries. Biodiversity ranks high on our agenda and as proud early adopters of the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), we continue to set ourselves ambitious annual targets.   A prime example of this approach is our involvement in biodiversity conservation, the establishment of “no go” mining zones within our sites and reforestation projects in West Africa.   👉 To learn more about our Biodiversity approach: https://lnkd.in/eTDgQTQi #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay #Biodiversity #Reforestation

🌍 Land Use and Land Cover Change in Mankraso, Ghana (2006-2021) 🌿 Dive into the transformative shifts in Mankraso's landscape over the last 15 years! This study highlights the critical changes in land use, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable development to balance conservation with socio-economic growth. From forest expansion to biodiversity threats, these insights pave the way for more informed land management practices. Let's work together for a greener future! #EnvironmentalScience #SustainableDevelopment #GIS #ClimateChange

On International Biodiversity Day, we want to highlight our work to support members to understand and integrate #biodiversity into their work. For example in England we are encouraging peer-to-peer learning about the impact of the new Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for planners. RTPI members are encouraged to share their experiences with us using our survey and to share case studies of best practice 👇 https://lnkd.in/eDcQX7uz In Northern Ireland we published 'Biodiversity in planning in post-Brexit Northern Ireland' focusing on the potential contribution of planning to biodiversity conservation and enhancement 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZdeXVRh If you want to learn more about what's happening in biodiversity in your region, click here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4UCS5Mh #bng

Hoping you have covered a chapter on an implementation plan of the guidelines and looped in the key stakeholders in marine biodiversity and in WIO climate change NDCs

Land degradation is a huge issue across the continent of Africa. One of its biggest drivers is biological invasions. This is when invasive species (species that aren’t naturally found in the area) arrive and produce large numbers of offspring which spread over long distances. Mlungele Nsikani, a land restoration specialist and environmental scientist, explains how ecological restoration is a great way to reverse land degradation. 💻 South African National Biodiversity Institute #EnvironmentAndEnergy #WorldEnvironmentDay

Land degradation is a huge issue across the continent of Africa. One of its biggest drivers is biological invasions. This is when invasive species (species that aren’t naturally found in the area) arrive and produce large numbers of offspring which spread over long distances. Mlungele Nsikani, a land restoration specialist and environmental scientist, explains how ecological restoration is a great way to reverse land degradation. 💻 South African National Biodiversity Institute #EnvironmentAndEnergy

🌱 There is a significant gap between the finance currently directed to biodiversity, and the finance required to conserve and restore biodiversity. But Plan Vivo Foundation is tackling this imbalance. It has launched a new standard for biodiversity called PV Nature. The new standard is fully aligned with the high integrity principles developed by Plan Vivo, Fauna & Flora and Flora and one of our flagship project developers, Carbon Tanzania. Designed to scale up funding to conservation, the new biodiversity standard is now live and open for applications (see link in comments below). Once certified, projects will generate Plan Vivo Biodiversity Certificates (PVBCs). These do not work like carbon credits – PVBCs incentivise nature positivity. They are intended to encourage landowners to conserve and restore the world’s precious natural habitats. Make sure to follow us to hear more developments from the nature and carbon markets. 📷 Carbon Tanzania and Roshni Lodhi #NaturePositive #BiodiversityCredits #Conservation

1⃣ year ago on Dec 19 2022, the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework was adopted at #COP15. This first anniversary is a reminder of the immense task of setting the world on a path to halt & reverse biodiversity loss. Migratory species are integral components of #nature and by conserving them, countries directly contribute to achieving the goals & targets of the #KMGBF. The upcoming 14th meeting of the CMS Conference of the Parties, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan (12 to 17 February 2024) will be one of the most significant global biodiversity gatherings since the adoption of the #GBF, and will address a wide range of important conservation priorities and new initiatives, including many that will support the implementation of the #GBF. Learn more about the #BiodiversityPlan from UN Biodiversity https://lnkd.in/e5tVq2up

Congratulations to Dr Nakul Chettri.👏 ICIMOD Senior Biodiversity Specialist Nakul Chettri has been selected as one of the scoping experts for the Second Global Assessment of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the independent body on conservation and sustainable use of #biodiversity. IPBES’s Second Global Assessment of Biodiversity and #EcosystemServices is slated to be considered by its plenary in 2028. The Scoping Experts’ role is determining the assessment’s focus, which will be presented to the plenary in 2024. For more details: https://lnkd.in/gJTgqKFS #IPBES2024 #IPBES #BiodiversityCrisis

🏘️ How Biodiversity Net Gain needs to be considered when planning development ⭐ In England, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has become mandatory from 12th February 2024. Development must now achieve a 10% BNG measured against the pre-development biodiversity value of the on-site habitat. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ezv_ubva . . . #biodiversitynetgain #robinsonandhall #heretohelp #development #planning