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🌊 The future of coastal communities, biodiversity and ocean industries depend on ocean sand. Yet, it is a blind spot on the global sustainability agenda. Neither sand nor dredging is mentioned once in two key documents for sustainable ocean management, according to this report from the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance. “Now is the time to build the scientific knowledge base, holistic understanding, and fit-for-purpose tools to ensure that ocean sand becomes a driver of resilience rather than risks” says Stockholm Resilience Centre researcher Jean-Baptiste Jouffray, lead-author of the report. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40WBQc9

Thrilled to see this collaborative work on 10 Key components of climate-smart ocean planning published at #npjOceanSustainability! Developed by an amazing team of people, really focused on supporting a sustainable ocean — Tundi Agardy, Larry Crowder, Jon C Day, Malin Pinsky, Amber Himes-Cornell, Julie Reimer, PhD Sara García-Morales, Nathan Bennett, Amanda Lombard, Helena Calado, Marinez Scherer, Wesley Flannery, Lisa Wedding & Elena Gissi. While marine spatial planning #MSP is being developed in over 75 countries all around the globe, to date no ocean plan has integrated #climatechange comprehensively. With this Perspective, we aim to address this challenge and provide marine managers and planners with #guidelines on how to develop climate-smart ocean plans and put them into action. The components are also intended to provide a #checklist to support the assessment and monitoring of the level of ‘climate-smartness’ of existing and future marine spatial planning initiatives! See the full paper below (#openaccess): https://lnkd.in/du8UdKTE

Anyone out there involved in the development of large scale on and offshore infrastructure projects, sustainability and indeed health, should tune into this - designing (everything) with nature in mind is the single most important thing we can do to achieve a carbon neutral, sustainable future where we can all thrive.

Whether you live near or far from the ocean, our lives depend on it. But the ocean is in trouble and needs our help to restore the health and abundance of its marine environment. A new study in Ocean Sustainability co-authored by WWF's Global Oceans Lead Scientist, Nathan Bennett, provides guidelines on how to develop climate-smart ocean plans and put them into action. Check out the key components of their guidelines and read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/erksNpBN Nature Portfolio

We have identified seven key material topics that guide our work towards our sustainability 2030 targets. The topics are divided into three themes: Environment, Social and Governance. https://lnkd.in/d3fswrb7

Integral Leads the Green Innovation in Guilin 🌱   In a recent ChinaDaily.com.cn feature on Guilin's efforts to protect the Li River's ecology, Integral - #Esquel's sustainable development garden - was highlighted as a shining example of how manufacturing and nature can coexist in perfect harmony. As Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group, shared in the interview, “In 2021, we announced our pledge to achieve carbon neutrality. Integral showcases how a traditional industry can transform its operations to become a more sustainable business model. We have managed to achieve zero discharge and earn major awards such as the prestigious #LEED certification.” Read the full article to learn how Integral is driving green progress in Guilin's business community: https://lnkd.in/g6mCW87B #Integral #Sustainability #GoingGreen #Guilin #Lijiang 

🚨 Call for Papers: Inclusive Sustainable Development in Highland Regions 🌍 I'm thrilled to announce that I am serving as a Guest Editor for a special issue in Sustainable Earth Reviews, published by BMC, part of Springer-Nature. We're calling for submissions to our new collection, Inclusive Sustainable Development in the Highland Regions. Highland regions, rich in unique ecosystems, face significant challenges in achieving sustainable development due to rapidly changing climate conditions. This special issue seeks to bridge this gap by promoting inclusive development through collective research and innovation. We are looking for contributions that highlight innovative strategies and lessons learned from local initiatives in these regions. Themes of Interest: Food Security Strategies Protected Areas and Sustainable Tourism Livestock Systems and Climate Challenges Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Livelihoods Educational Partnerships for Sustainable Development If your research aligns with these themes, we invite you to submit your work and contribute to this important conversation. 🔗 Submit your paper here: https://lnkd.in/dQzbJNpc #SustainableDevelopment #HighlandRegions #CallForPapers #InclusiveDevelopment #ClimateChange #ResearchInnovation #Sustainability #BMC #SpringerNature

🌲 Happy to start a new Horizon Europe project at Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) / Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke) leaded by European Forest Institute focused on developing and applying indicators of Integrative Forest Management to improve forest multifunctionality. #forestmanagement #sustainability #multifunctional 🔍✨ Curious about the project? Read this exciting post: The future of sustainable forest management grows with TRANSFORMIT - Resilience Blog (resilience-blog.com)

Call for Applications and Nominations: Earthna Prize Deadline 30 June 2024 At Earthna, we recognize the profound value that traditional wisdom holds in achieving sustainability. To further this dedication, we have launched the Earthna Prize, an initiative to aimed at celebrating and supporting projects, actors and systems that are working towards the preservation, integration, adaptation, and adoption of ancestral knowledge and cultural heritage in addressing contemporary environmental challenges. By showcasing outstanding efforts, the prize aims to inspire a wider community to champion environmental stewardship and contribute to a more resilient and environmentally conscious world. Focus Areas The Prize will support work in the following areas: >>Water resource management >>Food security >>Sustainable urbanism >>Land stewardship Funding Information: The winners of the 2025 Earthna Prize will receive US$ 250,000 each to support the development of their project/initiatives. Who can apply for the Earthna Prize? We welcome knowledge holders who seek to curate, administer, perpetuate, and preserve systems of traditional knowledge. This encompasses a diverse range of organizations, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and private sector entities. The Earthna Prize acknowledges champions who actively promote the inclusion and application of traditional knowledge in developing solutions and supporting policymaking processes on sustainability. We also value efforts focused on preserving and adopting traditional sustainability knowledge and practices. Moreover, we seek applicants who respond to the needs of local communities by fostering relationships of trust, facilitating networking, and promoting collaboration between local and global processes. https://lnkd.in/ggKyPmWa

New Article Alert! Our latest article, published in Sustainability Science by Springer Nature, explores the integration of forest restoration and bioeconomy, both crucial in tackling the current climate crisis. In "Current Constraints to Reconcile Tropical Forest Restoration and Bioeconomy", we highlight the challenges and opportunities of multifunctional restoration, which aims to maximize ecosystem services while ensuring economic viability. Supply chains focused on high-value products integrated with payments for ecosystem services can drive tropical forest restoration, delivering both environmental and economic benefits. However, a review of biodiversity-related patents shows a low market interest in native tree species, which are vital for restoration projects. The complexities of this topic involve research, market dynamics, legislation, and distinct public policies, emphasizing the urgency of immediate action. Forest restoration, with its multiple pathways, always aims to restore ecosystem services as a primary goal, but it can also be aligned with economic interests. The term "bioeconomic forest restoration" highlights the importance of preserving standing forests, using native species, and involving local communities, while fostering cooperation between the public and private sectors. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebekhCsj