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We’re looking forward to #ClimateWeek2024 and the opportunity to exchange ideas with partners from across the value chain as we work together to tackle climate change and biodiversity challenges. Read more in our recent Fortune article here: https://bit.ly/4dcYsLx #ClimateWeek #Biodiversity #RegenerativeAgriculture

Forest fragmentation is more than just a break in Landscape, it's a critical environmental issue with far reaching impact on biodiversity, climate change and human well-being. Forest 🌳🌳🌳 plays an important role in carbon sequestration. When fragmented, their ability to store carbon diminishes contributing to increased atmospheric CO2 levels thereby exercaberting climate change. #geccinitiative #GECCI #EnvironmentalEducation #climateaction #environmentalawareness #ClimateEducation

Nature-based solutions are such an important part of tackling the connected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and the resilience of vulnerable communities. It's been a rewarding experience to take part in Connect for Climate | Tree Plantation | GDS Poland FY24 | Spring initiative. #EYRipples

Exciting times ahead! Collaboration is key to addressing climate change and biodiversity. Looking forward to insightful discussions during #ClimateWeek2024! 🌍🌱 #RegenerativeAgriculture

Whales bring vital nutrients from ocean depths to the surface, supporting phytoplankton that feed marine life and sequester carbon. 🐋 BUT with climate change reducing phytoplankton by 40%, this cycle is under threat. 📖💙 Learn more in WWF’s *new* Nature’s Technicians report: https://lnkd.in/gmy7SEXM AND as #COP16Colombia approaches, it's clear that world leaders must take bold steps to #ActForOurPlanet. The future of our planet depends on safeguarding this biodiversity. 🌍

Several key policy recommendations can be implemented to simultaneously improve biodiversity and mitigate the effects of climate change. These strategies often involve a combination of conservation, sustainable land use, and climate mitigation measures. Here are some key policy recommendations: 1. Protected Area Expansion and Management: How: Expand and effectively manage protected areas, including marine protected areas, to conserve critical habitats and ecosystems. Impact: Protection of biodiversity hotspots and key ecosystems, preventing habitat loss and promoting species conservation. 2. Sustainable Land Use and Forest Management: How: Implement policies that encourage sustainable land use practices, including reforestation and afforestation efforts. Impact: Maintains biodiversity by preserving habitats, sequesters carbon through increased forest cover, and enhances ecosystem resilience. 3. Biodiversity-Friendly Agriculture: How: Promote and incentivize sustainable and biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices, such as agroforestry and organic farming. Impact: Enhances soil health, reduces chemical inputs, and supports pollinators, contributing to biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. 4. Climate-Smart Infrastructure Development: How: Integrate biodiversity considerations into infrastructure planning and development, emphasizing climate-smart approaches. Impact: Minimizes habitat fragmentation, preserves connectivity for species movement, and reduces the environmental impact of infrastructure projects. 5. Renewable Energy Transition: How: Accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydropower. Impact: Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, mitigates climate change, and minimizes the environmental impact associated with fossil fuel extraction. 6. Climate-Resilient Ecosystem Restoration: How: Support large-scale ecosystem restoration projects to enhance biodiversity and improve ecosystem resilience to climate change. Impact: Restores degraded habitats, increases carbon sequestration, and strengthens ecosystems against the impacts of climate change. 7. International Cooperation and Agreements: How: Strengthen international collaboration on biodiversity conservation and climate action through agreements and treaties. Impact: Encourages coordinated efforts, knowledge sharing, and resource mobilization for global biodiversity and climate goals. 8. Community Engagement and Indigenous Rights: How: Involve local communities, including indigenous peoples, in conservation and sustainable resource management. Impact: Fosters community-based conservation, traditional knowledge integration, and sustainable practices that benefit both biodiversity and climate resilience. Governments and organizations can address both the conservation of biodiversity and the mitigation of climate change, recognizing the interconnectedness of these challenges and promoting sustainable, holistic approaches.

💡 Insightful news! 📊CAMS is expanding methane analysis with a new wetlands model, enriching global methane flux understanding. Launching this year, it improves ECMWF's forecasting system. 🌊Wetlands are vital for clean water, biodiversity, and fighting climate change. But they're disappearing fast. Let's safeguard our wetlands! Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/etdSMKRi #ClimateScience #Wetlands #MethaneAnalysis

What do you do or could do in these areas to help support Biodiversity and Climate Action?

Climate action and enhancing #biodiversity often go hand in hand. 🌎 Here are 5 key policy recommendations that can help to simultaneously improve biodiversity and mitigate the effects of climate change. 👇 via The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP)

A very clear presentation on how we can approach climate adaptation, which also affects our biodiversity. Recommended. https://lnkd.in/gAiBF9Fs