WildEarth Guardians’ Post

In this BCarbon white paper, Lalise Mason and I have proposed multiple living shoreline projects to protect the coastal marshes on the mid Texas coast that are the wintering grounds of the last wild flock of the endangered whooping cranes. These marshes are threatened by sea level rise which will drown and erode these marshes if we don’t act, and we need creative solutions to protect this land and ensure the future of whooping cranes. We believe that the construction of living shorelines is the key to protecting these marshes from erosion and by capturing sediment more efficiently. The proposal is to issue carbon credits for protecting the carbon stored in these marsh sediments and for the continued annual drawdown of carbon dioxide into the marsh. To this end, BCarbon has developed a carbon credit protocol for issuing credits for protecting coastal wetlands. What we need now is for buyers to step up and say they are interested in purchasing these carbon credits. The project developers are ready when the buyers are ready. And the long-term fate of the whoopers is a stake.  

The Whooping crane is one of Texas’s most beloved birds – but also among the most endangered of our state’s species. After coordinated efforts brought them back from the brink of extinction, these majestic birds are once again threatened, this time by sea level rise. Texas’s coastal salt marshes provide critical habitat to Whoopers, but these marshes will be largely wiped out by accelerating sea level rise. BCarbon’s recent white paper on the bundling of Whooping crane conservation and carbon credits proposes a solution: constructing living shorelines, financed by carbon credit revenue, to protect and preserve the crane’s habitat. You can read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/edQveR7q

Exciting update from the ISRA! The recent comprehensive report delves into the focal points concerning Sharks, Rays, and Chimaeras within the Asia-Pacific region. Given the significant fishing pressures in this area and the vital roles these keystone species play, it’s crucial to understand their population dynamics, habitats, and spatial distribution in three dimensions. This understanding is essential for implementing effective management, conservation, and remediation strategies in these critical environments. You can read the report online https://lnkd.in/gcS6mbF3 Or view the data in their e-atlas https://lnkd.in/gvCfak9e

Mangrove forests are critical habitats that act as nurseries and protect coasts from erosion. They are mainly found on coastlines in tropical and subtropical areas, and are heavily threatened ecosystems. 🦀 🐚 Learn more about these key environmental players via National Geographic's infographic below. 👇

Essential coastal protection from rough seas and plentiful fish supplies:

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬! As part of our sustainable banking the clients of radicant bank can create a positive impact by paying and helping restore a mangrove ecosystem in Kenya. Together with ClimatePartner Impact, our clients support the Tudor Creek projects, which have many benefits: - Absorb significant amounts of CO2 - Provide a welcoming habitat for wildlife - Act as natural barriers against coastal flooding - Bring substantial economic benefits to the local communities In our app, our clients then can then see how many square meters mangroves they helped to restore and how much carbon was absorbed. Learn more about our sustainability feature here: https://lnkd.in/e9ptAZuM #biodiversity #Nature #Mangroves #PositiveImpact #Sustainability

Why would you make a Protected Area wilder? 🌍 Protected areas are the backbone of European nature. With more than 120,000 sites designated across Europe, such areas cover nearly 1.2 million square kilometres: an area the size of France and Spain combined. 🐎 Protected areas include many unique and inspiring species and landscapes. But protection is no longer enough to address #climatechange and #biodiversityloss. For that, we need to #restore and #rewild. 🌱 Rewilding Europe and EUROPARC Federation are teaming up to help protected areas apply #rewilding models and principles that are appropriate to them: allowing forests to naturally regenerate, removing dams, enhancing natural grazing, leaving carcasses in the wild - letting #nature lead. 💡 'Wilder' is not an end point to be achieved, it is a commitment and a journey to helping nature come back to #Europe. ❔ Interested in learning more? Take a look at the new edition of Protected Areas In-sight journal, available in English, French and German. https://lnkd.in/etq3rXbA

There are currently over 2,400 #RamsarSites on the territories of 172 Contracting Parties around the world. To become a Wetland of International Importance, a wetland must demonstrate that it meets at least one of nine qualifying criteria. These criteria are based on important ecological communities and a wide range of wetland-dependent species. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eq3MJDkx #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

Did you know! That! Invertebrates, such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks, are excellent indicators of ecosystem health because they are sensitive to changes in their environment. Monitoring the presence and diversity of invertebrates can provide valuable information about the quality of water and soil, as well as the overall health of the ecosystem. If you're interested in learning more about how invertebrates can be used to assess environmental health, and enjoy nature and wildlife, consider following Joe's adventures #onsafariwithjoe. It's a fantastic way to connect with nature and understand the importance of preserving our ecosystems. Photos credit: Dr. Laban Njoroge NMK