The Carbon Almanac’s Post

Mending bonds with native species of present-day North America cannot be understated. If we do not make an effort to (re)connect with species our peoples have had deep relationships with for thousands of years, vital traditional knowledges and ways of being, will be lost. Ecosystems will degrade, local (and large-scale) extinctions will be commonplace—the Indigenous community feeling some of the greatest effects of our ever-changing landscapes and climate. The driving forces of my work are the land and Indigenous community. Our people cannot be separated from the land, as our cultures are deeply rooted in the soils of North America. I will do everything in my power to help Indigenous Peoples reclaim and revitalize their knowledges. It is our right, responsibility, and duty to do so. For our human and non-human relatives of past, present, and future generations. For Mother Earth.

Last month x2 amazing performers joined Greenpeace on their expedition to the Arctic. They created this hauntingly beautiful music video to encourage people to sign the petition to save our oceans. The video is 6 minutes long but it's well worth the watch!    Our oceans are in crisis. Industrial fishing, oil drilling, warming temperatures and plastic pollution threaten one of the most important ecosystems on earth, which threatens all life as we know it. In order for our oceans to recover and thrive, scientists are telling us we must create a network of global ocean sanctuaries that are off limits to industrial activity.  Greenpeace are calling for a global ban on deep sea mining and for governments to protect at least 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.    Please help by watching the video, signing the petition (link in the video) and become an ocean defender today 🌎 💚 #savetheoceans #greenpeace #protecttheoceans  https://lnkd.in/eE6AMcg4

As we celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay today, let this year's theme, 'Our land, Our future, We are #GenerationRestoration,' remind you of our responsibility to restore and protect our planet. #WorldEnvironmentDay2024 #WorldEnvironmentDay #worldenvironmentday

Indigenous knowledge is as a crucial part of solving many if our problems. First, it's important to acknowledge their place with the land long before any "modern" society intruded and changed that. In landscape and ecological terms, we see the result of that broken stewardship as degraded landscapes, broken water cycles, and destruction of life. There is a roadmap to heal landscapes and repair ecology through indigenous knowledge and wisdom. Their historical relationship with a place often offers a far deeper understanding of the principals and processes of that landscape than modern study can offer. It has been discounted for a very long time because of the framework it often gets transmitted through... stories, faith, language, etc. Only now are we beginning to understand that what we are "discovering", often was already known and understood, but through a framework that we didn't understand. Thank you CIFOR-ICRAF for sharing. #indigenousknowledge #ecologicalrestoration #naturebasedsolutions #CIFORICRAF #landscaperestoration

A #JustTransition is not at odds with effective climate management and a net zero future: it IS the pathway. 🖤💛❤️ 💡First Nations leadership - 60,000+ years built the evidence base ✔️ Wise words 🎤 ‘The path forward is clear. If we are to create a sustainable future for everyone, Indigenous land and water management must be embraced as the powerful solution it is. This means recognising our leadership by committing to ongoing forums where our voices are heard, establishing an Indigenous-led peak body to lead our sector, and committing to meaningful partnerships where Indigenous knowledge is not just acknowledged but actively supported. The sector stands ready to lead - the question is whether others are ready to listen and follow.’ From Joe Morrison #FirstNations #NetZero #CareforCountry

After the #Christmas celebration with lots of food and drinks, it is maybe good to celebrate the #earth again as our #sustainable #home that is under #Threat. This open access article is my philosophical contribution to your celebration of the Earth: https://lnkd.in/e2qiurSE

🌊 World Ocean Day 2024 and Southern Africa’s Icons of the Deep 🌊 Today at ACE we are celebrating World Oceans Day! The purpose of this day is to inform the general public about the importance of our oceans and to hopefully develop a worldwide movement of people who advocate for the conservation and protection of these marine ecosystems.  As they cover 70% of the planet's total surface area, our oceans are crucial for regulating the climate, supporting biodiversity, and providing resources for human survival. The waters around Southern Africa are particularly rich in marine life, as it hosts a diverse array of species that are essential to our oceans. Some of the most iconic and ecologically important are the:  🐧 African Penguin 🐬 Bottlenose Dolphin 🦭 Cape Fur Seal 🦈 Great White Shark 🐋 Southern Right Whale All of these species play a pivotal role in the marine ecosystems around Southern Africa. Without them, the natural balance of the food chain would be disrupted, which would negatively affect the health of oceans around the world. Southern Right Whales are also considered to be ecosystem engineers as they help to redistribute nutrients across oceans and without them, many coral reefs would collapse.  Despite their importance, these species face numerous threats from human activities such as pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Today, on World Oceans Day, we encourage you to take meaningful actions and advocate for conservation policies to raise awareness and drive systemic change.  Find out more about World Ocean Day here: https://lnkd.in/ei2E-4vd  #ConservationACE #WorldOceanDay #OceanClimateAction

🎉 Let's celebrate National Earth Day with CCFL! 🍃 Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering. Oceans filling with plastic and turning more acidic. Extreme heat, wildfires and floods, have affected millions of people. 🌍 Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. 🌟 Let's act now and consider actions for the bright future! 🌐 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7TSpkQj

In our fast-paced modern world, it is crucial to pause and reflect on the significance of our interconnectedness with nature. Our actions today determine the quality of life for future generations. As responsible stewards of the earth, we must acknowledge that we did not inherit this planet from our ancestors; rather, we are merely borrowing it from our children and the generations to come. This notion compels us to address pressing environmental challenges such as deforestation, particularly in the Amazon and Congo basins.

Today we recognise our collective responsibility to rebuild our troubled relationship with nature. It recognises that "the Earth and its ecosystems are our home" and that "it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth #internationalmotherearthday #motherearthday