Howe Sound Biosphere Region (Átl’ka7tsem)
@HoweSoundBRI
A UNESCO-designated area, advocating for biodiversity conservation, reconciliation, and sustainable development for Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound. #HoweSoundBiosphere
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Join us at Vancouver Aquarium. We're presenting with the Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative on Sunday at 2:30 speaking about our UNESCO journey. Learn what goes on beneath the surface of our beautiful Howe Sound.
#vancouveraquarium #howesound #biospherereserves
Introducing the brand new Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation website!
squamish.net
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw/Squamish Nation is a unity of the Squamish Peoples with an uplifting culture, rich history, and exciting future.
Please share with all!
From birds 🦩 to plants 🌿 to micro-organisms 🧬 – biodiversity is essential to life on Earth – yet, human activity is putting it at risk.
The #GlobalGoals are the answer to declining biodiversity & degraded ecosystems.
un.org/sustainabledev…
Via United Nations
🎯 17 goals
🗓 8 years to achieve them
✨ 1 future!
Soil health is at the heart of many #SDGs ! 🤎🇺🇳 Learn how healthy soils can achieve these goals by 2030 #SoilHealth
Watch: youtu.be/7cJdyL78Js
Via FAO Land, Soil and Water
We applaud the tourism operators working toward the Green Step Sustainable Tourism Toolkit from Vancouver, Coast & Mountain Tourism. CapU tourism students worked with us to explore these best practices. #biospherereserves #capilanouniversity #greenstepsolutions #destinationbc
Don't underestimate the value of a healthy ecosystem to our budgets. The Natural Capital Assets of the Squamish Estuary estimates over $12.6M a year of ecosystem services. buff.ly/4bqOZAU #biospherereserve #howesound #climatechange #Unesco #squamishbc Photo: SRWS
From the smallest bacteria to the grandest ecosystems, biodiversity is a lifeline for all living things, providing essentials like food, water, and medicine. It's also a natural defense against climate change. #BiodiversityPlan info is here: news.un.org/en/story/2024/…
Via: UN Environment Programme
Looking for a good read? This book is now published and on sale on the BC Ferry, as well as popular booksellers #squamishnation #biospherereserve #canadianbiosphere
Have you heard about our fundraiser? We are raising funds for the Átl'ka7tsem/ Howe Sound Marine Debris Fund through the WestVanFoundation Give Where You Live campaign.
📷 DONATE HERE: cfwv.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/cre…
Donate to the Átl'ka7tsem/ Howe Sound Marine Debris Fund with WestVanFoundation. cfwv.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/cre…
Donate now through Dec. 31, 2023 and contributions will be matched up to $10,000.
🌍 Happy World Soil Day 🌱
Today is WORLD SOIL DAY, a special day when we celebrate the importance of soil and show the world how we care for it!
#Soil and water are interconnected!
#WorldSoilDay #WaterAction #Soil Action
Wetlands, rich in biodiversity, provide essential ecosystem services vital for the survival of numerous species.
Safeguarding these ecosystems is critical to meeting the goals & targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework. unep.org/explore-topics…
#ForNature
Via UN Environment Programme
