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As a regional umbrella environmental fund, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) is dedicated to building a regional platform to improve the designation, implementation, management and expansion of marine managed areas. We’re bringing the Caribbean together through: 1️⃣ Political engagement: Strengthening support through stakeholder mapping, advocacy, and legal framework design and review. 2️⃣ Sustainable financing: Establishing long-term funding mechanisms through financial analysis, fundraising, and partnerships with potential donors and technical partners. 3️⃣ Collaborations: Forging partnerships with stakeholders aligned with conservation goals. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eA64Hx9m #SIDS4 #SIDS #30x30 #BiodiversityConservation #CaribbeanConservation #MarineConservation #BiodiversityFramework

🌿 Celebrating a Major Milestone in Conservation! 🌿 Today, The Government of Canada announced the investment of over $12.5 million provided through the Canada Nature Fund and Enhanced Nature Legacy funding which is dedicated to safeguarding and rejuvenating crucial natural habitats to promote biodiversity and sustainability. Administered by Conservation Ontario staff, this multi-year federal agreement has led to the conservation of over 1,600 hectares of land. This initiative not only enhances habitat for endangered species but also addresses climate change while preserving and restoring our natural environment. I am honoured to have been a part of this successful collaboration administering the finances of this agreement. The funding was matched by Conservation Authorities, Municipalities, private funders, and landowner donations. This partnership was essential for advancing Canada’s goal of conserving 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030. 🌍💚 Learn more about this endeavor here: https://lnkd.in/ecuz76fa #Conservation #EnvironmentalStewardship #Ontario #TeamWork #Sustainability

Great example of local communities securing their land tenure for their benefit and to conserve the environment for future generations in Tanzania! Secure land tenure is a critical step forwards for sustainable development and conservation in Africa. https://lnkd.in/dVFi49Vz

Heads up! Forest & Bird, Greenpeace Aotearoa, Communities Against Fast Track (CAFT), Coromandel Watchdog, WWF-New Zealand, and Kiwis Against Seabed Mining have announced a ‘March for Nature’ on Saturday June 8 in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to protest the Fast-track Approvals Bill and the coalition Government’s "War on Nature”. We're uniting at 1pm at Aotea Square on Queen Street. RSVP and join the March for Nature: https://lnkd.in/gwXjRtMM CE Nicola Toki says, “Along with the climate crisis, the world faces a biodiversity crisis, and New Zealand is already ground zero with the highest rate of species extinction in the world. “How we look after our environment is something that all New Zealanders care deeply about. That’s why resource management reform needs to have widespread public support. It needs to provide stability and certainty and be able to endure. The fact that tens of thousands of New Zealanders filed submissions opposing the Bill proves that’s not the case with this proposed legislation. “This bill is a lose-lose. It fails our environment and fails our economy. This legislation is a backwards step for our country and needs to be thrown out.” People and groups from across the motu are welcome. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grMqwt3h #stopthewaronnature #givingnatureavoice #conservation #biodiversity 📷 Credit Greenpeace Aotearoa.

#PNGNews The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with NGO Mas Kagin Tapani (MAKATA), has facilitated the establishment of a conservation agreement. To read more: https://lnkd.in/g98E7uiw #USAID #EnvironmentConservation #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #LoopPNG #LoopNews

#PNGNews Marinas Guardian, a global non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation, has forged a strategic alliance with the PNG Conservation & Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) to safeguard Papua New Guinea's vast marine resources. The partnership, announced on December 4, 2023, aims to tackle the escalating threats of IUU fishing, pollution, climate change, and potential seabed mining, all of which endanger the country's diverse marine ecosystems. Papua New Guinea, home to some of the world's most varied marine life, plans to expand its marine protected areas (MPAs) over the next decade. The ambitious targets set include reaching 4 percent coverage by 2024, 10 percent by 2026, and 15 percent by 2027. To read more: https://lnkd.in/gRDzjx76 #MarinasGuardian #MarineConservation #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #LoopPNG #LoopNews

We must achieve the Pan African Vision of an #integrated, #prosperous and #peaceful_Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena and Agenda 2063 is the concrete manifestation of how the continent intends to achieve this vision within a 50 year period from 2013 to 2063. Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya will also envision African-led conservation.

Have you seen the recent report from Human Rights Watch? It's shedding light on the grievous violation of human rights especially towards #indigenous #communities caused by #carbonoffsetting projects in #Cambodia. It's deeply troubling and demands our attention. In Cambodia, the Southern Cardamom REDD+ project was touted as a crucial step for environmental preservation. Led by the Wildlife Alliance and Cambodia's Ministry of Environment, it aimed to protect extensive rainforests while selling carbon credits to fund conservation efforts. However, Indigenous #Chong peoples reportedly faced severe rights violations, including forced evictions, loss of livelihood, lack of proper consultation and proper violation of their rights. ("“Everybody is banned from entering the forest, but many people have farmland there,” a woman named Sothy told investigators.”) Most notably, they did not reap any benefits from the profits generated by selling #CarbonCredits from their own forest lands, which had been their livelihood. This revelation raises critical questions about the carbon offset scheme and the equitable distribution of benefits from these initiatives. It is quite evident that Carbon offset projects often fail to properly assess their impact on Indigenous and local communities, resulting in harm without adequate benefit sharing or transparency. Cambodia is not the only case where these projects lead to the displacement of these communities, turning them into ‘#ConservationRefugees’. I fear for my homeland, #Wayanad, facing similar threats. We've already witnessed communities being displaced from #Muthanga forests in the name of conservation, leaving them as refugees and depriving them of their forest-based livelihoods. I'm deeply concerned that if similar #CarbonOffset projects come to Wayanad, we'll all be at risk of displacement. Before implementing these projects, we must consider these crucial factors without any excuses. 1. Genuine consultation with Indigenous peoples is essential, where their concerns are not just heard but respected. 2. Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable. We must know precisely who benefits from these projects and ensure equitable distribution of benefits. 3. Conduct thorough research to ensure proposed offset projects are targeted at areas facing severe deforestation, rather than overlapping with regions already under effective conservation by local communities. A paradigm shift in our approach to conservation is imperative. Only through genuine collaboration and respect can we prevent further injustices and build a sustainable future that truly leaves no one behind.

ArcelorMittal is leading the charge in environmental stewardship in Liberia, implementing rigorous practices to minimize its ecological footprint and protect the country's rich biodiversity. Through reforestation efforts, wildlife conservation programs, and sustainable mining practices, the company is setting new standards for responsible resource extraction. By prioritizing the preservation of Liberia's natural heritage, ArcelorMittal is not only safeguarding the environment for future generations but also demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development and corporate responsibility. #OurStories #ArcelorMittalImpact #Phase2Expansion #LiberiaRising #CommunityGrowth #ArcelorMittal #AML #ArcelorMittalLiberia #MiningLiberia #MiningCompany #LiberianTaxPayer #AMLDonations #AMLSocialImpact #Liberia #IronOre #WestAfrica #CommunityDevelopment #Nimba #GrandBassa #MiningInLiberia