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📢 NGO #EnvironmentProgramme started with #new project “Setting the foundation for a sustainable future for Buna River Protected Landscape in #Albania and Bojana Delta in #Montenegro” , in a transboundary cooperation with the Albanian NGO #PPNEA. ✅ The Project seeks to establish a scientific research basis for endangered and critically endangered aquatic species (e.g., Adriatic sturgeon - Acipenser naccarii and the European Eel - Anguilla anguilla) in the Bojana/Buna River ecosystem. ✅ The aim of the project is to enable improved area management based on scientific data and to develop an #actionplan for the conservation of these endangered species. ✅ The project started on June 1st, 2023, and will last 17 months.  It is funded by #CriticalEcosystemPartnershipFund (CEPF).

The Port of Seville improves navigation 🛳, and at the same time promotes biodiversity 🦆 in the Guadalquivir estuary.   Each year, part of the sand extracted from the maintenance dredging of the canal is reused for the creation and conservation of wetlands for aquatic birds.   These habitats, designed together with the Spanish National Research Council, are safe environments rich in nutrients. These ecosystems are very beneficial for the rest, reproduction and breeding of the bird species in the Doñana area. We are making progress with benefits for all. WE WORK WITH NATURE.   #WwN PIANC International ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation) AIVP GreenPort RETE - Association for the Collaboration between Ports and Cities

🦦🌿 Endangered species thrive within the Kayapo Indigenous territory amidst the expanding industrial landscape of Brazil's Pará state. Despite the constant threat of mining and logging, the remarkable biodiversity of their almost pristine rainforest stands as a testament to the resilience and unity of the Kayapo people. Species like the Giant Otter and White-cheeked Spider Monkey act as vital indicators of ecosystem well-being, relying on undisturbed habitats for survival. The Kayapo serve as stewards of the Amazon rainforest, safeguarding its future. Explore the conservation efforts of The Kayapo Project to learn more about their vital work in safeguarding Kayapo territory and preserving habitats for threatened species. #EndangeredSpeciesDay #KayapoProject kayapo.org/wild

🌿🦜 In our ongoing efforts to safeguard the rich biodiversity of the Colombian Amazon, we recently started a aerial survey over the northern expanse of the Yaigoje Apaporis National Park, which is located in the South-East of the country. It is a key protected area since it is home to at least 21 indigenous people’s communities with a vast cultural tradition and a huge number of animal and plant species. Accompanied by Ricardo Erazo, our expert in geographic information systems, our four-hour reconnaissance flight offered a bird's-eye view of the region. Venturing into the depths of the Vaupes department, FZS.Colombia's cameras captured a landscape not yet destroyed by deforestation or the encroachment of mining operations. However, further to the northwest and south of the park, the team was able to visualize two airstrips, which are probably used for illegal activities. They also identified several illegal mining sites that are causing damage to the forest cover and water quality. One of it worryingly close to Jirijirimo waterfall, an important sacred place for the indigenous people. The information collected will contribute to further planning of conservation activities to strengthen the protection of the indigenous people and the national park. To learn more about our efforts to preserve the Colombian Amazon, visit: https://lnkd.in/eXXnG8b2 #Conservation #AmazonRainforest #IndigenousHeritage #BiodiversityPreservation #EnvironmentalMonitoring #DeforestationAwareness #IllegalMining #ProtectIndigenousLand #EnvironmentalStewardship #FZSColombia #FrankfurtZoologicalSociety #MakingConservationCount

For the past 17 years, Nonsuch Expeditions has supported and showcased the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) conservation efforts on and around Nonsuch Island, Bermuda. Their work with the critically endangered Bermuda Petrel, or Cahow, is especially remarkable. Once thought extinct for over 330 years, the Cahow was rediscovered in the 1950s with just 17 pairs. Thanks to Dr David Wingate and Jeremy Madeiros, the population has grown to 165 pairs. Today, with support from the MBZF and Dolphin Energy, The Nonsuch Expeditions founder Jean-Pierre Rouja works directly with Warden Jeremy Madeiros to safeguard this unique species. His CahowCam project lets people worldwide watch Cahow nesting activities via livestreaming cameras in underground burrows. This initiative not only educates the public but also enhances scientific understanding through continuous observation and data collection. The grant will also support the first phase of a pilot genomics population study with NGO partner BioQuest. Read this article to learn more about these vital conservation efforts to protect Bermuda’s Cahow and its unique biodiversity! - https://lnkd.in/duWKXP3m #MBZFund #nonsuchexpeditions #dolphinenergy #conservation #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #sustainability #uae #abudhabi #Bermuda #techforgood #oceantech #oceanconservation #cahowcam

Reverse the Red is a global movement to ensure the survival of wild species! Here at Penguins International we are celebrating global cooperation and partnerships between penguin conservation organizations taking action for endangered penguin species. Reverse the Red is launching a virtual World Species Congress on May 15, 2024 to highlight species pledges through the Global Biodiversity Framework. The goal is to reverse declines and recover species populations in which we know include the endangered African Penguins, Galapagos Penguins, Erect-Crested Penguins, Northern Rockhopper Penguins, and Yellow-Eyed Penguins. Saving animals from extinction is a global effort and together we can reverse their decline. Reverse the Red Association of Zoos and Aquariums World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) #AfricanPenguinSAFE #ReverseTheRedDay

Yet another sector we supported – The Georgian Marine Fishing Cluster (GMFC) in Poti. Georgian fishing fleet plays a critical role in preserving coastal heritage in the Western part of the country.   Close coordination between the private and public sectors is crucial in pursuit of the much-needed balance between sustained exploitation of the limited resources offered by the Black Sea and conservation of biodiversity. To help facilitate the process the GMFC was founded with the support of the #EU and #UNIDO.   The video below captures the essence and intricate nature of collaboration between different layers of the value chain.  🌊 🐬 🐟 🐠 🐡 🚤 🛳 ⛴ 🛥 🚢 www.marinefishcluster.ge

New article available in Coral Reefs 🌊 . This article titled "Structural attributes and macrofaunal assemblages associated with rose gorgonian gardens (Leptogorgia sp. nov.) in Central Chile: opening the door for conservation actions" investigates one of the largest populations of gorgonians, with up to 90 individuals per m2, and all associated fauna. https://lnkd.in/dmeJQPNa

💧 Phase One: Highlights Fantastic Freshwater: 50 Landmark Species for Conservation highlights the diversity and beauty of freshwater species and the immense threats they face to their survival. The report highlights species from the ten major taxonomic groups that we are set to lose unless we take urgent action. SHOAL released the report in 2022, alongside the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), the IUCN SSC Freshwater Conservation Committee, and the Global Center for Species Survival at the Indianapolis Zoo. More than 70 scientists from 21 IUCN SSC Specialist Groups were consulted in the production of the report, laying the foundations for increased collaboration in the future. Read more in our Phase One report here: https://buff.ly/3PZKzZ7