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OmniAction's journey began with a meditation on bees. We span out of a campaign to the first UN Food Systems Summit which was led by Quota.Media (a magazine that's currently in hibernation). Quota adopted an ancient bee goddess from Rhodes as its logo, reflecting the vital role bees play in the food system, the pollination of ideas and better relationships, and the great pleasure that honey has always been – our first sweet treat before sugar crops were developed. Our campaign to the UN was a success and early funders said, "Turn the activism into action." We began by mapping the UN Sustainable Development Goals and UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to the full impacts of the global food system – addressing in particular Indigenous People’s rights, forced and child labour rights, gender rights, rights to food, water and clean air, and the right to participate knowledgeably in environmental transformation. We brought together a global community of experts from industry, academia and government policy, who are tackling real-world sustainability challenges across the food system. Our hivemind produced an agreed framework, metric and methodology - defining and measuring sustainability in food and agriculture. One of our many achievements in 2022 was developing a new training programme to build empathy in food system leaders. Called Being More, it's designed around the lived experiences of farmers and others in the food chain, in partnership with the UNDP-convened Conscious Food Systems Alliance. Still inspired by bees, we're working inside the food system, bringing our hivemind to each sustainability challenge as it arises. So do reach out, for training, consultancy, planning, projects, reports and presentations. We're working at local, national and global level on policy, industry and academic solutions.

Puducherry Government School Transformed into Herbal Garden Schools play a crucial role in children’s lives, but a government school in Puducherry is currently standing out for its unique transformation into an herb garden.Historically, government schools in Puducherry faced issues like inadequate ventilation, limited toilets, and insufficient space. However, significant improvements have been made, with government schools now surpassing private schools in infrastructure. #Puducherry #HerbalGarden #SchoolTransformation #GreenInitiative #EcoFriendly #SustainableEducation #GardeningInSchools #HerbalEducation READ MORE : https://lnkd.in/gubvF4me

À great initiative. Future landscapes are going to have less mown grass and more ecologically-informed planting. Projects like this are a vital way of taking steps in the right direction. . . #nomowmay #landscape #facilitiesmanagement #propertymanagement #bng #biodiversitynetgain #environmentalhorticulture

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IF YOU’VE HEARD THE PHRASE “URBAN GARDEN” ONCE, YOU’VE HEARD IT A THOUSAND TIMES. BUT WHAT EXACTLY DO THESE LITTLE MICROSYSTEMS INVOLVE, AND WHAT ARE THEIR BENEFITS? I’M SO GLAD YOU ASKED. https://lnkd.in/gDZPKn9C   #healthyfood #urbangardening #drcamelialclarke #deathcare #deathcareprofessional #deathcareindustryexpert

🚨 Building Safe Latrines in Informal Settlements: From Crisis to Long-Term Dignity 🚨 In informal settlements, access to safe, clean, and private sanitation is often one of the first things lost in a crisis—but it doesn’t have to be this way. At the heart of every response to a sanitation emergency is the belief that everyone deserves dignity. Using the Sphere Handbook as a guide, here’s how we can go from emergency interventions to lasting solutions: Emergency Phase: Quick, Temporary Solutions When disaster strikes, the immediate priority is getting basic, functional latrines in place. These might be simple trench or pit latrines, but they provide the most crucial thing: a safe place to go. Handwashing stations and hygiene education follow right behind. It’s not perfect, but it’s a start—giving people back a small sense of normalcy. Transition Phase: Moving Towards Dignity As the situation stabilizes, we can improve. Temporary structures are upgraded, offering more privacy and safety, particularly for women and children. Involving the community in where and how these latrines are built helps make sure the solutions are practical, culturally appropriate, and cared for. Long-Term Phase: Sustainable and Safe Solutions Eventually, we can work toward durable, permanent latrines—ones that protect health, respect privacy, and don’t harm the environment. Whether it’s composting toilets or ventilated latrines, the goal is the same: dignity and safety for all. Communities are empowered to manage and maintain these facilities, making sure the solution isn’t just for today, but for the future. Sanitation is about more than just toilets—it's about dignity, safety, and health. Every step we take brings us closer to making sure no one has to live without these basic rights. Together, we can build a world where no one is left behind. 🌍🚻 #WASH #SanitationForAll #DignityInCrisis #SphereStandards #LatrineSolutions #CommunityFirst #HumanitarianWork #LongTermImpact

🍏 Embrace the orchard wisdom! 🌳 Our latest #IPMWORKSInsights factsheet unwraps the secrets to successful orchard management. 🌿 Dive into proven IPM strategies, adoption insights, and sustainable practices designed for orchards. Discover how to nurture thriving orchards while minimizing environmental impact. 🍎🌍 Explore more: https://lnkd.in/dtFgV7F9 #OrchardManagement #IPM #SustainableFarming #FruitOrchards #PestControl #AgriculturalInnovation

🌱 Innovative Grow Pots and Soundproofing Solutions 🌿 In areas where fresh, quality produce isn't always accessible, our Grow Pot can make a huge difference! Create a year-round farmers market right in your community. 🥕🍅 Whether it's for food, flowers for pollination, or even beekeeping, you can turn everyday spaces into thriving hubs of activity and sustenance. And guess what? If you're thinking of stacking multi-units, there's no need to worry about noise. Our soundproof insulation and top-rated paneling ensure a quieter living space than traditional apartment buildings. 🎶🏠 Explore the endless possibilities with our container solutions and be a problem solver for your community! #SustainableLiving #ShippingContainerDesign #RepurposedContainers #GreenBuilding #aoagwllc #mobuenterprises #mobucontainers #mobushipping #mobufoundation #mobupodcast

No Mow May is a popular trend, but the tide is turning against this practice as more information reveals it’s not so beneficial for bees after all. Learn more about the drawbacks and some alternative methods for supporting pollinators in the landscape. https://hubs.ly/Q02xXKTd0 Stay up to date here. https://hubs.ly/Q02xXR2v0

Happy National Indoor Plant Week! Yes, plants have an important place in lawyer well-being and people well-being (because some lawyers are also people). Indoor plants are not only aesthetically pleasing but have been proven to lower the risk of illness, promote healing, raise productivity, boost creativity, lower stress, reduce background noise, and perhaps most importantly remove pollutants from the air. If you spend eight hours a day in a place, having plants there will make your life better, happier, and probably longer. At first blush, it might seem somewhat silly to need a holiday to remind people of such an obvious premise, but not really. Many employers ban plants from the office place, usually because someone perceives them as untidy, without regard to the fact that the employee benefits of indoor plants vastly and overwhelmingly outweigh the occasional and easily fixable inconveniences of indoor plants. This week is an important reminder of how shortsighted those polices are. Everyone enjoy the day and talk to your plant, if you are fortunate enough to have one to talk to. When I get home, I will be talking with my great grandmother's philodendron, which is still going strong. https://lnkd.in/e-7vB6Yb. #wellbeing #lawyer #attorney #lawfirm #lawyerwellbeing #indoorplants