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Agricultural expansion-led deforestation in #Uganda is one of the highest in the world. At the same time, internal migration patterns are strongly inter-linked with agricultural dynamics in the country, as migrants are involved in crop production activities and traditionally play important roles in major crop value chains. Marina Mastrorillo of CGIAR’s #FCMInitiative and colleagues explore how migration shapes deforestation patterns in the country. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eA3-VzG6 #MigrantsDay IOM - UN Migration

Bridging technological gaps in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Small Island Developing States https://lnkd.in/eeN7GuXF #technology #developingcountries #island #states

Rohingya Exodus: Environmental Impact in Cox's Bazar 🌱 The Rohingya, a persecuted ethnic minority, sought refuge in Bangladesh after escaping persecution in Myanmar, leading to a refugee population of 1.1 million. They've settled in Teknaf and Ukhiya, but their presence has strained the environment. Deforestation, landslides, soil erosion, and casualties from wild elephants have occurred due to the Rohingya's occupation of forested land. Biodiversity is threatened, groundwater levels have dropped, and air pollution is on the rise. This article explores the environmental challenges Cox’s Bazar faces amid the Rohingya exodus. 🌏 #RohingyaCrisis #Environment

I have chosen tree planting as a way of mitigating the impact of climate change in Niger Delta.

The Niger Delta Region spans nine coastal southern Nigerian states, including Rivers, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Edo, Ondo, Abia, and Imo. Covering about 112,110 square kilometers and representing 12% of Nigeria's landmass, it's Africa's largest wetland and the world's third-largest mangrove forest. However, rampant deforestation and oil exploration threaten its biodiversity. Urgent action is needed to protect this vital ecosystem. Let's join hands to save the natural qualities of our region again by nurturing the growth of a sustainable future for the environment.#throwbackthursday #enviromentallyfriendly #savetheplanet #savetheenvironment United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)UNEP-WCMCEbenezar WikinaSustyVibesBodo CleanupBMI Bodo CleanupNiger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)PIND Foundation

Deforestation in Colombia fell by 36% in 2023 to its lowest level since 2000, from an estimated 1,235 square kilometers in 2022 to just 792 sq km in 2023, according to the country’s environmental ministry. Peace negotiations between the government and regional armed groups, along with financial incentives for farmers to aid conservation, likely contributed to the decline in deforestation last year. Experts also attribute the decrease in deforestation to orders from Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) groups prohibiting such activities. In August 2023, Colombia, alongside South American countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela, launched a regional alliance to protect the Amazon. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eDJcGaYJ via Al Jazeera English

Stupid African leadership believes in that nonsense of imperialist institutions:International Monetary Fund and The World Bank This is not the first time. Shouldn't these institutions being chased out? Allegations of Abuse Prompt World Bank to Suspend Funding for Tanzanian Tourism Project** The World Bank has recently made headlines with its decision to suspend financing for a tourism development project in southern Tanzania. This move comes in response to disturbing allegations of killings, rape, and forced evictions surrounding the expansion of Ruaha National Park, a key component of the project. The initiative, known as the Resilient Natural Resources Management for Tourism and Growth (Regrow) project, aimed to double the size of Ruaha National Park and invest in infrastructure and wildlife monitoring to boost tourism in the region. However, reports of abuse and injustice have cast a dark shadow over the project's implementation. The suspension of funding, totaling $50 million, follows a thorough investigation by the World Bank into these allegations. The bank expressed deep concern over the reported breaches of its policies and the suffering endured by local communities as a result. Accusations leveled against Tanzanian rangers include the killing of cattle herders and fishers, confiscation of livestock, and the rape of women. These egregious acts, documented by organizations like the Oakland Institute, have sparked outrage and condemnation from human rights advocates worldwide. One particularly alarming aspect of the situation is the forced eviction of Maasai people from their ancestral lands in the northern town of Loliondo. More than 70,000 people are at risk of displacement, according to the United Nations, as the Tanzanian government continues its efforts to clear the area. The suspension of funding by the World Bank serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater scrutiny and accountability in development projects, especially those involving vulnerable communities. While tourism can be a catalyst for economic growth, it must not come at the expense of human rights and environmental conservation. Moving forward, it is imperative that all stakeholders, including governments, international institutions, and local communities, work together to ensure that development initiatives are implemented ethically and sustainably. This includes robust oversight mechanisms, meaningful community engagement, and swift action to address any instances of abuse or injustice. The World Bank's decision to suspend funding for the Tanzanian tourism project sends a clear message that such misconduct will not be tolerated. It is now incumbent upon all parties involved to uphold the principles of dignity, justice, and respect for human rights as they strive to create a better future for all.

Deforestation in Colombia fell by 36% in 2023 to its lowest level since 2000, from an estimated 1,235 square kilometers in 2022 to just 792 sq km in 2023, according to the country’s environmental ministry. Peace negotiations between the government and regional armed groups, along with financial incentives for farmers to aid conservation, likely contributed to the decline in deforestation last year. Experts also attribute the decrease in deforestation to orders from Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) groups prohibiting such activities. In August 2023, Colombia, alongside South American countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela, launched a regional alliance to protect the Amazon. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ezH6NxzC via Al Jazeera English

📸 #Vanuatu’s Ambassador Odo Tevi briefs Small Island States on #ecocidelaw at the #Bonn Climate Conference. In 2019, the island nation of Vanuatu, along with the Maldives, became the first sovereign nation to call for recognition of #ecocide at the #InternationalCriminalCourt. Despite its net carbon negative status, Vanuatu finds itself on the frontline of the #climatecrisis, confronting rising sea levels that threaten coastal infrastructure and, harrowingly, are salinating under-island freshwater supplies, leading to food and water insecurity. Vanuatu is a prime example of how the ecological and climate crises disproportionately burden those least responsible, exacerbating existing inequalities and vulnerabilities. Currently, we lack an international legal framework to establish clear boundaries beyond which it is no longer morally or legally acceptable for corporate or government actors to operate. #Ecocide is a #climatechange issue. HELP make the mass destruction of forests and ocean ecosystems - vital carbon sinks - an international crime: https://lnkd.in/epQsD5w #StopEcocide

There’s one thing that Vivek Kumar, F.IOD shared in this The Peak Singapore interview that struck me a little too deeply. “This work is critical because it not only preserves biodiversity,” the CEO of WWF-Singapore asserts, “but also supports the resilience of vulnerable populations affected by environmental changes, such as climate refugees, underscoring the profound connection between nature and human well-being.” Climate refugees is a term I have never heard of because and this coming from someone who has done a whole damn theme about Macro-ESG mind you. And so, I researched. *** The term "climate refugees", I’ve since learned, has been used since 1985, but it is not officially recognized in international law. The 1951 Refugee Convention only offers protection to those fleeing war, violence, conflict, or persecution who have crossed an international border. In 2019 alone, 1,900 disasters triggered 24.9 million new displacements across 140 countries and territories. This was three times the number of displacements caused by conflict and violence. And according to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the UN’s refugee agency, an annual average of 21.5 million people were forcibly displaced each year by weather-related events between 2008 and 2016. This climate migration is expected to surge in coming decades with forecasts from international thinktank, Institute for Economics & Peace, predicting that 1.2 billion people could be displaced globally by 2050 due to climate change and natural disasters. *** The sobering reality is that few would care about the fate of these 1.2 billion people. For scale, India and China has a population of 1.4 billion. And the reason why we don’t care is because, unlike fires, droughts, floods, humidity, and heat, we cannot discernibly and physically feel the collective plight of a whole group of people. It’s different when we step out of the bus and feel the overwhelming heat of a Singapore afternoon and be cognisant of how terribly we messed up this planet. People displaced by floods? Well, not quite. It’s why when I read statistics like this, it’s hard not to feel utter despair. I guess the only thing I can do as a writer to help is hope that someone else reads this interview too and is moved to a level of understanding they have been so woefully ignorant of until today. Have a read, please. #earthday #earthday2024