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🌿🦘 Explore the hidden gem of conservation at The Quoin! Nestled in the heart of the Tasmanian Midlands, this property is not just a haven for breathtaking landscapes but also a lifeline for endangered wildlife like the elusive Eastern barred bandicoot (Perameles gunnii). We're thrilled to announce that The Quoin, this iconic conservation property, is now a Registered Account to support a mission to protect and enhance our precious natural environment!   📋 Account Name: The Quoin  🔖 Account ID: AU00065 📍Location: Midlands, Tasmania  🌏 Area: 4,985 ha  🌳 Assets: Native Vegetation, Terrestrial Mammals, Aquatic Fauna   The Wedgetail Foundation is behind this account to champion biodiversity conservation and restoration. They invest and support global initiatives dedicated to protecting our natural world. 🌱 This Environmental Account aims to document the condition of three key environmental assets at The Quoin: Native Vegetation, Terrestrial Mammals, and Aquatic Fauna. As they transition from a grazing enterprise to conservation-focused land management, they will adopt environmental accounting to establish a baseline of environmental conditions for their assets. This will involve using three existing Accredited Methods from the Accounting for Nature® Method Catalogue. This baseline will help guide their evolving program of restoration and stewardship, ensuring a brighter future for the beloved Tasmanian Midlands. 💚🌿   Thank you, Wedgetail, for adopting the Accounting for Nature® Framework. This initiative adds 8,309,956 hectares of total land area in Australia under our Framework.   Learn more about the account on our Environmental Account Registry 🔗 https://bit.ly/3KEZ9Bs   #Conservation #Biodiversity #TheQuoin #Tasmania #EnvironmentalStewardship #NativeVegetation #TerrestrialMammals #AquaticFauna #WedgetailFoundation #EnvironmentalAccounting #Baseline #Measuring 

The 1st Indigenous-Led 'Blue Park' in Canada! Exciting news from the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation in British Columbia! The nation has established the Gitdisdzu Lugyeks Marine Protected Area (MPA), marking Canada's first Indigenous-led 'blue park.' Spanning 33.5 square kilometers, this area is a vital hub for marine biodiversity, including herring, whales, and numerous bird species. Necessity and Initiation: The creation of the 'blue park' addressed the declines in local marine species such as abalone and salmon. Initiated by the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation in 2022, the area was declared a protected zone under their own laws, aiming to preserve and rejuvenate marine life for sustainable community use. Decision Process: The Kitasoo Xai'xais Stewardship Authority made the decision, with the Blue Park designation awarded by the Marine Conservation Institute based on the area's ecological significance and effective management practices. Size and Ecological Characteristics: Spanning 33.5 square kilometers along the central coast of British Columbia, the MPA boasts rich marine biodiversity, including herring, shorebirds, and whales. The region is recognized for its unique ecological system, reminiscent of the Galapagos due to its diverse marine life. Methodology and Funding: The establishment of the MPA involved rigorous scientific assessment by the Marine Conservation Institute. Funding and support for conservation efforts have come from both conservation bodies and governmental and non-governmental organizations. Achievements and Challenges: Since its declaration, the MPA has seen significant local conservation efforts, including stricter fishing regulations enforced by the community's Guardian Watchmen. Challenges include obtaining broader governmental recognition and managing external fishing pressures. Future Steps: The Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation is planning to expand protected areas and work towards the establishment of a national marine conservation area reserve, aiming for further areas to be recognized and protected by 2030 in line with global marine conservation targets. This initiative is a pivotal step in merging Indigenous knowledge with modern conservation science to protect and sustainably manage vital marine ecosystems. Let us mainstream indigenous people managed conservation and nature restoration and allow their wisdom to lead the way in restoring Earth's vital signs. #NatureRestoration #Regeneration #MarineConservation #IndigenousLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #MarineProtectedArea #BluePark #Canada #KitasooXaixais

Explore how Inuit-led conservation in Nunavut is transforming the Arctic! ✨ By integrating traditional wisdom with cutting-edge science, Inuit are safeguarding their environment, wildlife, and heritage. Check out this photo essay to see the powerful effects of these efforts on the Arctic ecosystem. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Mexico has announced the creation of 20 new protected areas spanning approximately 2.3 million hectares across the country, including national parks and sanctuaries in 12 states and coastal regions. Despite ongoing budget cuts affecting #environmental agencies since 2016, this initiative aims to safeguard diverse #ecosystems and #species. The protected areas, overseen by the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP), include biosphere reserves and natural resources protection areas. Notably, the Bajos del Norte national park, covering over 1.3 million hectares, is a significant addition to protect marine #biodiversity and fishing communities. However, limited funding poses challenges for maintaining and monitoring these areas, raising concerns about their long-term conservation. While the government prioritizes large-scale development projects, Indigenous and local communities strive to conserve their lands amidst budget constraints and resource shortages. https://lnkd.in/emuNbpg8

This is the "#ClimateCentury." One of the critical keys to a #netzero2050 #circulareconomy and a #regenerative #biodiverse #climatepositive planet is protecting and expanding #openspace, #forestlands and #nature preserves and #parklands , every hectare of which captures several metric tons of CO2 per year in #termperate zones, and easily double that in #tropical zones. The same holds true for absorption quality goes for #methane. Living Water Irrigation and Landscape David Mitchell David Casselman Sargent Morris McCormick Nuna Teal Tanja Lewit Peter Gross, PE Karl Burkart Dr Robin Daniels David Hamner

🌍What does it mean to decolonize our relationship with the land? 🌱 “Up to 22 percent of the global lands owned, occupied, or used by Indigenous peoples contain an estimated 80 percent of global biodiversity.” This makes it clear: successful conservation requires integrating Indigenous Knowledge, wisdom passed down over thousands of years. Indigenous Peoples have long been the stewards of these lands, shaping the ecosystems we depend on today. This article I authored highlights the vital role of Indigenous Knowledge in modern conservation, reminding us that honoring this wisdom is key to protecting the planet for future generations. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gi4MGHat #Decolonize #Conservation #IndigenousKnowledge #EnvironmentalJustice

With the involvement of the local population, several entities managed to approve the first Co-management Plan for the Ria Formosa Natural Park (PNRF). #theportugalnews #portugal #algarve #riaformosa #environmentalsustainability

Collaborating with local communities and government are key to conservation outcomes. This is one of WWFMY-SCP's collaborative efforts on mangrove conservation in Sarawak: https://lnkd.in/gK_srTCQ

https://lnkd.in/gqpYjGQA This project demonstrates how a large NGO, Conservation International, government and the people of a nation can work together to achieve the protection of endangered species and the fragile ecosystems not only in Sena, Brazil, but throughout the world. The breath of the world lies in our forests. This is a huge success for all of us. In the past 25 years, Bolivian towns like Sena have protected 10 million contiguous hectares (25 million acres) of Bolivia’s Amazon—an area nearly the size of Iceland, partially by assembling it piece by piece like a mosaic. This will secure the future of the indigenous cultures of Brazil and provide a framework for the protection of fragile ecosystems in other parts or the world. The current picture in Gran Manupare and Pando is that these sustainably harvested forests have now stitched together millions of acres into a “conservation mosaic” of lands owned by indigenous communities, those managed for Brazil nuts, areas protected for watersheds, and others for endangered species.

Discover how Inuit-led conservation efforts in Nunavut are making a difference! ✨ By combining traditional knowledge with modern science, Inuit are protecting their land, wildlife, and culture. In this photo essay, learn more about these inspiring initiatives and their impact on the Arctic ecosystem.