BES-Net (Biodiversity and Ecosystems Network)
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@UNDP-@unepwcmc-@unesco Initiative for science-policy-practice collaboration for #Biodiversity & #EcosystemServices globally.
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π‘ #ThingsYouShouldKnow about #biodiversity :
The state of #CoralReefs πͺΈ is a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of #ClimateChange & #biodiversity .
By fostering sustainable practices & green technologies, we can chart a course for a healthier planet.
Every choice ma ...
π¦πΏ From the land that nourishes ancient crops, π³π± Azerbaijan's national ecosystem assessment is here to shape a more sustainable tomorrow. πΏ
See how the country aims to address threats to ecosystems, including #ClimateChange , pollution & deforestation: ...
#IndigenousYouth are:
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Agents of change
See how they're championing climate-resilient farming in Guatemala and securing a #FutureofFood with support from Small Grants Programme IKI Germany Global Environment Facility (GEF), PNUD Guatemala & @iccaconsortium. ππ½ bit.ly/4d6sCBy
π #LandDegradation poses significant threats to ecosystems and human well-being worldwide. It affects #biodiversity , soil fertility and overall health.
Learn about #LandDegradation Neutrality and its potential to foster sustainable development. ππ½ bit.ly/4d3M95y
π’ #HappeningTOMORROW
@Women4Biodiversity & UNEP-WCMC are hosting 1 of 2 informative sessions.
Learn how a new indicator methodology can help track progress towards #Target23 of the #KMGBF .
ποΈ 24 April (Asia-Pacific & CEE)
ποΈ 26 April (Africa & Americas)
women4biodiversity.org/information-seβ¦
Without radical action, #PlasticPollution is set to triple by 2060.
An ambitious #PlasticsTreaty is urgently needed to #BeatPlasticPollution and protect people and planet.
Learn more in this video by @undp ππ
In the hands of #PapuaNewGuinea 's women, the bilum is more than a bag; it's a beacon of resilience. Rejecting plastic, these weavers uphold traditional practices that nurture a self-sustained & empowered future. πΏ
Read their story π
asiapacific.unfpa.org/en/news/threadβ¦
π£ Today we celebrate #EarthDay π under the theme βPlanet vs Plastics.β
Although convenient, plastics are an invisible threat to our ecosystems, impacting soil, water & all lifeforms.π¦
Dive into the complex ways the #PlasticCrisis is impacting our planet's delicate balance. π
βοΈMark your calendars for this coming 24 April and tune into the presentation of the Bosnia and Herzegovina π§π¦ ecosystem assessment!
Learn how the country is incorporating scientific research with policymaking #ForNature .π±
β° 11.30 a.m.β1 p.m. BST
π bit.ly/444w5MA
π More than just #pollinators , bees play a pivotal role in seed production and ecosystem diversity. π±πΏ
They may go unnoticed, but bees are our tiny warriors in the fight for healthy soils and against #ClimateChange .
Learn more. β¬οΈ worldwildlife.org/stories/why-beβ¦