I had a very small part in this series, near the beginning. So happy with what Wetlands International produced here.
Great for a non-technical audience to understand that for #mangroves restoration solutions are in addressing drivers of loss or habitat degradation, not in planting.
There are some real gems in the @cifor-icraf.bsky.social library.
The image shows a sunset over Lake Tanganyika, with golden light reflecting on the calm water. Dark clouds fill the sky, and several boats float in the distance. White text overlays the image, reading: “PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY & HALTING LAND DEGRADATION in the Lake Tanganyika Basin.” The UN Environment Programme logo is positioned in the top right corner.
Freshwater biodiversity is declining twice as fast as in oceans & forests.
A new UNEP-led project will help Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania & Zambia restore Lake Tanganyika’s ecosystems and promote sustainable resource use: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Can carbon trading finance #mangrove conservation?
Indonesia’s 3.39M hectares of mangroves store 3.14B tons of carbon, but experts say carbon credits alone aren’t enough. Fisheries, ecotourism and community-led models matter too.
Read more:🔗 bit.ly/4bphMGn
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The answer was no.
Indigenous peoples, through their deep-rooted connection with and knowledge of their land, are helping to conserve some of the most remarkable species on Earth. Yet, too often, their voices and contributions are overlooked. We’re working to change that. ⤵️ www.conservation.org/blog/why-rar...
Can I deal with 400 emails, grant reporting, three conference presentations and copy edit four 30 page reports by the end of today? Let's find out...
#lifeinstem
One of my favorite thought experiments is to imagine what the Western Atlantic might look like if we still had monk seals and their predators.
First post. Hi, I'm a conservationist, nature lover, specialize in coastal ecosystems (mangroves), always learning.