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Interested in the #planetary #boundaries reflected for #Belgium? Check out this summary, in which it is stated we are in some serious #zones of #uncertainty… Thanks CERAC - Belgian Climate and Environment Risk Assessment Center for sharing!

🌟 EURODARK 2024: Shedding Light on Light Pollution 🌑 Wrapping up an enlightening experience at Eurodark 2024! This year, the conference took place in the Netherlands, one of Europe's most illuminated countries. The call to action is clear: light pollution poses a significant threat to our environment and needs urgent attention. Eurodark 2024 served as a crucial platform for experts to come together and strategize on combating this growing problem. Kamiel Spoelstra's presentation underscored the importance of protecting nocturnal species, reminding us of the delicate balance of ecosystems. Hannah Dalgleish's insightful session, "Goodbye darkness, my old friend," highlighted the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing light pollution, bridging astronomy, humanities, and sociology. Daan Dekeukeleite and Stijn Vanderheiden showcased inspiring policy initiatives aimed at tackling light pollution head-on, setting a commendable example for other regions to follow. 🔹 In Zeeland, darkness isn't just an absence of light; it's a quality worth preserving. By joining this conference, I aimed to gain insights and knowledge that will inform my work in promoting policies and practices to preserve darkness as a cherished quality in Zeeland. I'm grateful for the chance to collaborate with fellow advocates and experts at Eurodark 2024, and I'm eager to apply what I've learned to continue making a positive difference in our province. Special thanks to Theo Jurriens and Koosje for our insightful conversations about measuring light and exploring possibilities together! As we wrap up Eurodark 2024, let's keep the passion alive for preserving darkness. Together, we have the ability to create positive change in our communities and beyond. A heartfelt thank you to Reynier Peletier and the dedicated organizing team for bringing us all together. Your commitment has truly ignited a movement for change. Now, it's time to roll up our sleeves and continue our efforts to preserve darkness as a cherished quality in Provincie Zeeland and beyond! ✔ #Eurodark2024 #LightPollution #EnvironmentalProtection #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration #provinciezeeland #PolicyInitiatives #Zeeland #PreserveDarkness

Today at our first European High-Level Summit on Biosolutions we are proud to present this manifesto and policy recommendations on how biosolutions can strengthen Europe’s sustainability, resilience and competitiveness. Europe could become a global lighthouse for biosolutions if we can get the political will to act and act fast to overcome especially the regulatory barriers which today makes Europe the slowest region in the world to reap the potential of biosolutions. We have so much to gain as biosolutions are enablers of both reduction of CO2 emissions, more biodiversity, food security, sustainability and human health as well as resilience and competitiveness in Europe. We really have no time to lose! Let’s go 🙌🌱🇪🇺 #EUbioCoalition #biosolutions #greentransition Link in comments.

🌍 🇧🇪 Is Belgium living in its safe operating space ❓ La Belgique franchit-elle les limites planétaires ? 👉 The recently created CERAC - Belgian Climate and Environment Risk Assessment Center release a scientific analysis translating planet boundaries for Belgium (as a per capita share) 🤷♂️ 🤷♀️ Ozon depletion, ocean acidification and novel entities (ie. Chemical compound like plastics released in the environment) are not assessed 🚨 ⏰ On the remaining 6 boundaries, all are crossed (look at the territorial or consumption sectors). For phosphate and nitrogen consumption (mainly fertilizers), Biodiversity and Climate change 🌡, we are far beyond the zone of uncertainty, in the high risk area for human living 🤔 Something tells me this should be a major theme in the election campaign 📢 Why is it not ? How make it so ? Link to the executive summary : https://lnkd.in/e73tpV6a Jérémy Pontif Edouard Hosten Luc Bas Vincent Melis Bram Lefever Marielle Smeets The Shifters Belgium Pauline Modrie Alice Patault Isabelle Hoberg Johanne Montay Thomas Wansart

Demands of forest ecosystem services grow up due to the climate crisis and the need to reinforce the bio economy sector, the social services of healthy forests as established by the UN sustainable development goals, and forest resilience to disturbances and anthropogenic pressures. By 2050, drastic changes are expected in population growth, climate change, biodiversity loss, globalization and a growing world economy, putting tremendous pressure on forests and the societies who depend on them. 2050 is a landmark year to achieve the vision of Living in Harmony with Nature of the Convention on Biological Diversity as well as the target of net zero emissions. With a focus on forest contribution to the UN 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm 2024 (Forests and Society towards 2050) as organized by IUFRO - International Union of Forest Research Organizations will help streamline forest research agendas, furthering dialogues and cross-sector cooperation, and promote the multi-functionality of forests and their services. In addition, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism of Tanzania has prepared the National Guidelines for Tree Nursery Preparation and Maintenance towards production of tree seedlings for reforestation and restoration of forest ecosystem. This guideline will help communities to select the suitable areas for tree nursery establishment, proper nursery preparation, tree seedlings production, transportation and storing techniques. #IUFRO2024 #towards2050

On #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, we’d like to emphasise the pressing need for #DisasterRiskReduction and #ClimateChangeAdaptation to protect public health and build resilient, sustainable communities.   The 5 Horizon Europe projects—SPRINGS, PLANET4HEALTH, TULIP, MOSAIC, and GoGreenNext—form the Planetary Health Cluster. These 5 projects address the links between environmental degradation and health impacts, and together aim to enhance preparedness and adaptation by creating synergies and sharing experiences and knowledge to maximise impact.   👉 SPRINGS project is studying the impact of climate change on waterborne diarrhoeal diseases, helping us understand how climate extremes can affect public health. 💧🌍   👉 PLANET4HEALTH is deepening our understanding of the complex link between environmental degradation and the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. 🐾🌿   👉 Tulip planetary health is exploring the interconnectedness between antimicrobial resistance (AMR), plastic pollution, and climate change, revealing the global implications for health and the environment. 🌐🦠   👉 MOSAIC european project- IRD is co-producing knowledge about environmental changes and their impacts on health to support the well-being of cross-border populations in East Africa and the Amazon. 🌳🌍   👉 GoGreenNext is advancing research and innovation to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation in urban settings, highlighting their impacts on human health. 🏙️🌱   Follow our projects to learn more about how we are driving global health and environmental sustainability. #ClimateHealth #PlanetaryHealth #EU4Health #HADEA hashtag #HealthResilience #HorizonFunded

As a company, we give money to Ecologi on a monthly basis to plant trees, as a way to offset our carbon footprint. The extract below provides an illustration of what we have achieved to date. We will continue to make sustainability and ethical business practices our key priority here at Egia. If you would like to find out more about Ecologi please visit Take real climate action with Ecologi® | Ecologi.

📑Yesterday, the One Sustainable Health for All Declaration traveled to Syracuse, Italy, where it was presented at a side event during the G7 Ministers' Meeting on Agriculture.🌍 🔄The event was co-organized by the UNESCO Chair for Health Education & Sustainable Development, the One Sustainable Health for All Foundation, SIMA, UNIONE NAZIONALE COOPERATIVE ITALIANE and CIPA. The discussion centered on expanding the scope of the Mediterranean diet through a sustainable and health-focused perspective, from the Planetary Diet to the Med-Index.🍽️ 💡Casimiro Vizzini shared how the #OneHealthApproach can transform global food systems while ensuring sustainability for future generations. Public and private investments are crucial for the transformation of food systems and to achieve the 2030 #SDGs. Additionally, the integration of indigenous knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential pillars for building a sustainable future.️️🌱 #G7 #OneHealth #SustainableFoodSystems #MediterraneanDiet #OneSustainableHealth #GlobalHealth #Sustainability Marcello Iriti, Prisco Piscitelli, Ilaria Capua, Agnes Soucat, MD, MPH, Ph.D, Vanina Laurent-Ledru, François Esmyot, Yasmine Belkaid, Rebecca Grais, Benoit MIRIBEL, Laurianne Barbier, Brian B. RUDKIN, Joel Larousse, Jennifer Moss, Benjamin Roche, Juan Lubroth, Max Claron, Armelle HEBERT, Augusto Fiorenzi Granero.

Glad to have been at the Good Food Good Farming protest just ahead of the EU Elections! 🇪🇺 What does the EU need now? The EU plays a fundamental role in the agricultural policy of Members States, therefore these elections are key for: 👩🌾 Fair prices for our farmers ! The average income of farmers in the EU is only 47% of the average income of EU citizens. 🟢 An effective and real support for farmers in the agroecological transition we need to undertake. Agroecological and organic systems are more resilient to climate change and environmental events, ALSO in case of economic crisis! IFOAM Organics Europe

🌍 SAVE THE DATE : The One Sustainable Health for All Foundation will participate in "People and Planet 2024" organized in Lahti (Finland) from 13 to 15 February, 2024 by GoGreenRoutes, ICLEI Europe, the City of Lahti, and the Lahti University Campus. 👉 OSH Forum Conference during the Session A : February 13 from 15.40 to 17.00 pm. "Rethinking sustainable health: Leveraging novel technologies and knowledge through interdisciplinary collaboration" by Casimiro Vizzini. 👉 Follow the event on line : https://lnkd.in/ejgCSCnA   The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a resounding wake-up call, bringing to forefront the need to take unified action against the climate and biodiversity crises. The intricate interdependencies between health and nature should no longer be ignored, rather a paradigm shift is imperative to recognize and undertake unified action towards the multiple challenges we face. Conversation will highlight the local ambitions and the European standpoint on One Health and Planetary Health, bringing the environmental and health policies to the forefront and provide a platform for political leaders, researchers and policy makers in the field of environment and health to create an actionable pathway to integrating such approaches to research, policies and practice. #onehealth #onesustainablehealth #globalhealth #climate #biodiversity #planetaryhealth Benoit MIRIBEL Joel Larousse Max Claron Brian B. RUDKIN Jennifer Moss Juan Lubroth Bilger Catherine Julia Gäckle Eliisa Kylkilahti Amber D. Lahti University of Applied Sciences ICLEI Europe Marju Prass Hilal Kassem