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This week, PeaceParks.TV unveils the new boardwalks in Mozambique’s Maputo National Park! Staff have constructed the wooden pathway to safeguard fragile dune ecosystems along a stretch of the park's stunning stretch of coastline. Dunes are a vital element of the landscape because they are rich in biodiversity. They are, however, extremely vulnerable to human activities, and in need of protection.     The Kuvikela Programme, a partnership between Maputo National Park, Peace Parks Foundation and partners, and financed by Blue Action Fund, includes the boardwalk initiative. Numerous other projects within this programme are helping to better protect the coastline, uniting conservation, community development and responsible tourism. Together, we are ensuring a brighter future for this remarkable ecoregion in the face of human impact and climate change challenges. Read more about this project here:  https://bit.ly/43wGUWQ  Parque Nacional de Maputo Green Climate Fund Administração Nacional das Áreas de Conservação ADRA Deutschland e.V. #NatureWithoutBorders #EcosystemRestoration #ConservationInfrastructure #MaputoNationalPark #BlueActionFund #GreenClimateFund #Partnerships #ProudPartner #RouteToSuccess #Kuvikela #CoastalEcosystems #CoastalConservation #SustainableLivelihoods #SustainableTourism 

📌Africa Grants: The Projects The Kaya Forests in Kenya are sacred and important cultural heritage sites for the indigenous Mijikenda communities. This project aims to co-create solutions with the Mijikenda community to conserve the Kaya ecosystem in Rabai village through the promotion of their cultural heritage and by offering support to community initiatives. The Mijikenda reverence for the spiritual shrines in the forests has so far contributed significantly to the conservation of the ecosystem. But modern challenges mean that the younger generations know less than their predecessors about their cultural heritage and conservation efforts have been affected. These developments are compounded by the effects of climate change, resulting in forests destruction and biodiversity loss. Realized by Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health (TICAH), this project will co-create solutions with the local communities to increase knowledge of Mijikenda cultural practices and increase community agency to implement conservation activities. HERITΛGE’s Grants for Africa are generously supported by the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities in Place program. To receive a small grant from the HerMaP Africa program, applicants have to demonstrate that their project has a lasting impact, develops capacity, builds networks, strengthens local skills, and has a strong, measurable impact for the protection of heritage and the benefit of local people. 🔗 Find out more about our Grants here: https://lnkd.in/dY9-dVUC #africagrants #mellonfoundation #HerMaPAfrica #preservation #heritagemanagement #Kenya #KayaForests

The EU NaturAfrica Seminar brought together Delegates from European Union Delegations to Southern African countries, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Strategic Partners from 19 to 21 March, 2024 in Kasane, Botswana 🐘 🌴 🦏 🌺 🦒 🌳 🦁 The overall objective of NaturAfrica is to tackle biodiversity loss through restoring and protecting a network of protected areas and high value ecosystems and promoting the sustainable management of surrounding landscapes, whilst creating decent incomes and jobs in green sectors for local populations. NaturAfrica intends to work in Key Landscapes for Conservation and Development (KLCD) to: ✔ increase the conservation of areas with high biodiversity value and high carbon content/capture; ✔ develop green economy activities by and for the neighboring local communities; and ✔ improve the inclusive governance of these landscapes to promote/improve territorial planning, reduce conflicts and mobilize payments for ecosystem services. The EU Delegation to Botswana and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are coordinating the NaturAfrica initiative for Trans-Frontier Conservation Areas (TCFAs) of Southern Africa 🌍. Zambia will benefit from NaturAfrica funding for the following TFCAs: 🦏 Malawi-Zambia (MAZA) TFCA; 🐊 Zimbabwe-Mozambique-Zambia (ZIMOZA) TFCA; and 🐘 Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) TFCA between Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia & Zimbabwe #EuropeanGreenDeal #NaturAfrica #Biodiversity

Nature-based Solutions (#NbS) leverage the power of nature to tackle societal challenges, enhancing human well-being and #biodiversity at the local level. These actions are rooted in biodiversity and designed to respect the rights, values, and knowledge of local communities. Investing in Nature-based Solutions requires also the viewing our #land and #naturalresources through an economic and financial lens. Unfortunately, this expertise is often lacking among many actors that are focused on bringing communities to the center of #conservation. I am honored to be part of the ReGeCom team that recently completed the "Strategy for Effective Nature-Based Tourism in Africa" course. This training is essential and will be directly applied to the landscapes where ReGeCom is working, particularly in #MountMabu. When requested more participation from Mozambique, it was only fair to extend the invitation to our partners at Administração Nacional das Áreas de Conservação and BIOFUND, as I believe that a coalition of minds is essential to viewing our cultural and natural capital as opportunities to address global and local conservation challenges. This training was made possible by African Nature Based Tourism Platform financial support, through Nikhil Advani leadership, and the dedication of Conservation Strategy Fund facilitators, from which I extend my gratitude to Lizzie Williamson David Meyers, Mark Gerrard, Natalia Sanin, Nuredin Juhar, and Thais Vilela. #neverstoplearning for #peopleandnature

 Unpacking the Justice Implications of Nature-Based Solutions in Kenya The Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) is excited to announce the launch of the #JUCAN project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at understanding the governance dynamics of Nature-Based Solutions (#NbS) in Kenya and their implications for a just green #transition. NbS, while touted as a win-win #solution for climate, biodiversity, and people, often raise concerns about potential trade-offs and impacts on local communities. JUCAN seeks to shed light on these #complexities by examining three case studies: the Northern Kenya Carbon Project, the Wildlife Works Kasigau Corridor, and the Blue Forests Solutions Project. Key objectives of JUCAN include: #Understanding the institutional dynamics and governance arrangements of NbS in Kenya #Assessing the implications of these arrangements for a just-green transition Building capacity for NbS governance research #Developing policy recommendations for equitable and effective NbS implementation. By investigating the interplay between climate, biodiversity, and community development objectives, JUCAN will contribute to a deeper understanding of how NbS can be #designed and #implemented to ensure a #just and #equitable transition to a low-carbon future. Read more:https://shorturl.at/yYJJW #JUCAN #NbS #ClimateJustice #GreenTransition #Kenya #Research #ARIN

Celebrating International Environment Day with Bayobab Zambia: Inspired by Africa's Tree of Life  As Bayobab Zambia, we draw inspiration from Africa's majestic baobab tree, often called the "tree of life." This unique and resilient tree, which thrives in diverse environments and supports ecosystems around it, symbolizes our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. On this International Environment Day, we join the global movement to restore and protect our planet's ecosystems. As we face the stark reality that 40% of the world's land is degraded and the frequency of droughts has surged by 29% since 2000, it is crucial to act responsibly.  We cannot turn back time, but we can plant new forests, revive water sources, and rejuvenate soils. Like the baobab, we can create life-giving networks that support and sustain our communities and natural environments.  Join us in celebrating this day and committing to urgent action. Together, we can ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.  #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #BayobabZambia #TreeOfLife

Join us for the third and final webinar showcasing national-level planning processes for inclusive, equitable, and effective protected and conserved areas contributing to the #30x30 Target in Nepal. Details below:   Advancing the 30x30 (Target 3), Asian Perspectives: Nepal July 23rd, 6:15-7:15 Washington, DC, 16:00-17:00 Nepal (1 hour) Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gcrrQ--z   These webinars are organized by the Conservation Areas Initiative as we conclude the GEF-7 Target 3 project (Collaborative Planning for an Inclusive and Effective Conservation Approach to Target 3). Over the last two years, this project has supported national planning toward Target 3 in six countries: Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, and Zimbabwe. The webinars aim to share experiences and approaches on how countries are planning to fulfill Target 3 in ways that are inclusive, equitable, and effective.

Today, as we marked Kenya's inaugural Mazingira Day, we stand at a pivotal moment for our nation’s environmental future. This day isn’t just a celebration—it’s a reminder of the urgent work we must do to safeguard our natural heritage and ensure sustainable development for generations to come. At #TARDA, we take immense pride in playing a central role in this mission. Our projects—ranging from water resource management to sustainable agriculture, reforestation, and conservation—are designed to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Why is Mazingira Day so important? Because our environment is the foundation of everything we do. From the air we breathe, to the food we grow, to the water that sustains life, every effort we make in conservation today determines the prosperity of tomorrow. As we join hands with communities, government agencies, and stakeholders across Kenya, we are reminded that the power to restore our planet lies in our collective action. For 50 years, TARDA has championed ecosystem restoration, from rehabilitating river systems and promoting sustainable land use to empowering communities with environmental education. Our focus is not only on protecting what we have but on regenerating what we have lost, making sure we pass on a greener, healthier Kenya to future generations. 🌱 On this historic day, let’s all commit to doing more: planting trees, conserving water, reducing waste, and encouraging sustainable practice Happy Mazingira Day 2024! #MazingiraDay2024 #TARDAAt50 #EnvironmentalConservation #Sustainability #TARDA #ClimateAction #GreenFuture #Kenya #Biodiversity #RegionalDevelopment #Resilience

Just announced: $70 million has been set aside for 18 projects in 21 countries to help deliver the 2030 goals of The Biodiversity Plan. Here are 5 things to know about this funding: 📍 Resources will fund projects in Angola, Belize, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Fiji, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mozambique, Nauru, Palau, Peru, the Philippines, Samoa, Senegal, South Africa, Suriname, and Tonga. 📍 Projects include support for more than 8 million hectares of terrestrial and marine protected areas. 📍 The grants are funded through the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF), that is led by The Global Environment Facility 📍 This is the second round of funding. In March 2024, the GBFF approved a first round of preparation grants for four projects totaling nearly $40 million in Brazil, Gabon, and Mexico. 📍 Together, the two rounds set aside $110 million for 22 projects in 24 countries, with 35 percent of this funding expected to support action by Indigenous Peoples and local communities for biodiversity. “The approval of these grants shows the new fund commitment to allocating resources efficiently to impactful projects that will promote inclusiveness. We are part of the Plan," said Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson, Global Environment Facility Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGNSE8ur #GBFF #GBF #ForNature #sustainablefinance #conservationfinance #funding #biodiversity #biodiversityplan #sustainablefinancing #nature #climate #finance

The IUCN #ACF held in Nairobi highlighted several key themes and recommendations for advancing conservation efforts in Africa. I was part of the panel that underscored the need for Africa to assert its voice in global biodiversity initiatives. Key takeaways from the discussion are summarized below: 💵 A critical issue raised was the lack of self-funding in African conservation efforts, leading to external influence over priorities. The true value of Africa's natural resources would better guide funding and planning decisions. 🤝 Challenges highlighted relate to fragmented efforts and duplication in conservation projects. We should focus on concentrated efforts in key ecosystems like Amboseli in Kenya. 📖 Community-based programmes are important, emphasis should be on benefit-sharing, integration of indigenous knowledge, and extensive consultations to avoid displacement. There is great need to engage youth actively in conservation education and initiatives. 🏦 Financial sustainability was a recurring theme, with calls for tax incentives to support long-term conservation projects and proposals for innovative financing mechanisms such as debt-for-nature swaps and green bonds. 💼 The potential of tourism to generate significant employment opportunities was highlighted, linking conservation efforts with economic development. 🏢Government support through mobilization, regulations, and policy frameworks is crucial for attracting private sector investment in conservation. I have shared some pointers on why the private sector needs to join in on global sustainability efforts to create a proactive shift towards conservation and sustainable economic development. #Conservation #AfricanConservation #Biodiversity #ConservationFunding #Sustainability