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🌊 Coastal and freshwater wetlands are essential to the health of our planet, supporting 40% of all biodiversity. 🐟 These ecosystems provide habitats for countless species, help regulate water cycles, act as natural buffers against floods and play a key role in mitigating climate change. 💚 Protecting wetlands is critical for sustaining life on Earth. #ClimateAction #WetlandsMatter #Biodiversity

Wetlands are powerful ecosystems that act as natural defences against flooding, improve water quality and provide crucial habitats for biodiversity. They are indispensable to the health of our cities, especially in the face of climate change. As young leaders push for sustainable urban development, protecting and restoring wetlands must be part of the broader strategy. #WorldCitiesDay #WetlandsMatter

🌍💧 World Wetlands Day is around the corner! 💧🌍 Wetlands are among the most valuable yet threatened #ecosystems on our planet. Their role is crucial: 💧 Natural water filters – They improve water quality by trapping pollutants. 🌱 Carbon sinks – Storing CO₂ and helping fight climate change. 🐸 Biodiversity hotspots – Supporting countless species, from birds to amphibians. 🌊 Flood protection – Acting as buffers against extreme weather. 🚨 However, #wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate! Since 1970, Europe has lost a significant portion of its wetlands due to urbanization, pollution, unsustainable agriculture, and climate change. We cannot afford to lose these vital ecosystems! 💡 What can we do? At ETC-UMA, we are committed to protecting and restoring wetlands through two key initiatives: 🔹 Wetland4Change (Interreg Euro-MED Programme) – Enhancing the #resilience of Mediterranean wetlands to climate change through remote-sensing and GIS knowledge, monitoring, data-driven strategies, and stakeholder engagement. 🔹 RESTORE4Cs (CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) – Evaluating the impact of wetland restoration on climate mitigation, #biodiversity, and ecosystem services, leading on the wetland mapping and assessment to support policymakers and communities. 📢 Join the conversation and help us raise awareness! How do wetlands impact your region? Let’s share knowledge and take action! 💪 #WorldWetlandsDay #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #WetlandBasedSolutions #HorizonEurope

Did you know that mangroves can store up to four times more carbon per hectare than tropical rainforests? Today, we honor these incredible ecosystems that play a crucial role in our environment. Mangroves are not only vital for coastal protection but also support rich biodiversity and contribute significantly to climate change mitigation by acting as carbon sinks. These critical habitats support numerous species, stabilize shorelines, and support the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. 🌍 #WorldMangroveDay 🌍

Mangroves: Nature's Coastal Champions! These incredible ecosystems are vital for our planet. They protect our shores, support biodiversity, and help fight climate change. But they're under threat. Let's work together to protect and restore these precious habitats. #WorldMangroveDay #WeNeedMangroves #WeNeedWetlands #ForNature

Mangroves are ecosystems that protect us from climate change, preserve biodiversity, support livelihoods & more. For the first time, For the first time,FAO & experts have mapped the current state of mangrove forests & how they have changed over time. More👉 https://bit.ly/3QdrWRU

Nature’s shield is disappearing fast. ⚠️ Coastal ecosystems are collapsing under human pressure. The loss of mangroves is pushing us closer to climate disaster. They quietly thrive along coastlines, serving as powerful shields and carbon sinks. Mangroves can store up to 4X more carbon than tropical rainforests, trapping it for centuries. But these vital ecosystems are vanishing, FAST. So, who’s behind this destruction? ▫️ Pollution. ▫️ Deforestation for farming. ▫️ Rapid coastal development. ▫️ Harsh effects of climate change. And the worst part? We’re really running out of time. Buth there is hope if : 1- Governments enforce stronger laws to stop illegal logging and harmful development. 2-Local communities are empowered to lead conservation efforts. Because Mangroves offer critical protection and resources: - Prevent erosion - Massive carbon storage - Shield against storms and floods - Biodiversity thrives in Mangroves - Filter water by trapping pollutants Mangroves are our frontline defense against climate change. If we want to save the planet, We must protect the ecosystems that protect us. ----------------------------------------------------- Comment with your thoughts or reshare to support. #ClimateAction #MangroveConservation #ProtectOurPlanet

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, with its focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience, under the slogan: "Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration." With 100 million hectares of productive land being lost each and every year, urgent action is required now to develop scalable approaches to the #conservation and sustainable use of #biodiversity to deliver climate solutions and improve livelihoods. Find out how the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate #GCBC is working to unlock nature to protect our planet here: https://buff.ly/4aZSyNA

Marine biodiversity means: 💙 a healthy ocean 💙 a buffer against climate change 💙 food security 💙 livelihoods Protecting and restoring biodiversity is the focus of Challenge 2 of the #OceanDecade. In this context, through initiatives like Marine Life 2030, Ocean Census and Global Fund for Coral Reefs, scientists across the world are helping to protect and restore marine life from pollution, overfishing, climate change, and other threats. Explore all the #OceanDecade Actions that support a healthy marine biodiversity here: https://ow.ly/j0VA50SVEjN

🌳 Putting the right tree in the right place for the right purpose to reap benefits today – and into the future. Tree planting isn’t just about adding greenery—it’s about making informed choices that benefit people, ecosystems, and the planet. ✅ Choose the right tree to support biodiversity and resilience. 📍 Plant in the right place to protect ecosystems and resources. 🎯 Plant for the right purpose to meet restoration and climate goals. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dSK9VnFw #TreesPeoplePlanet