#Indigenous people protect 80% of🌍global biodiversity They defend Earth's biodiversity—but they're in danger. ✅We must protect indigenous people's rights because we need local and #Indigenous Knowledge in our journey to reverse the trend of #Biodiversity Loss Via Biodiversity Hub International

#Indigenous people protect 80% of🌍global biodiversity. They defend Earth's biodiversity—but they're in danger ✅We must protect indigenous people's rights because we need local and #Indigenous Knowledge in our journey to reverse the trend of #Biodiversity Loss Via Biodiversity Hub International

Biodiversity is essential for the physical health of people and the planet, but did you know it can also positively affect your mental health? 🧠🌳 Learn more about the positive influence of #biodiversity on mental health ⤵️ #BiodiversityPlan #PartOfThePlan

The #BiodiversityPlan sets humanity on a path to halt and reverse nature loss, but there is a long way to go from agreement to action. Ahead of #BiodiversityDay UN Biodiversity explains how to be #PartOfThePlan: cbd.int/biodiversity-d…

"BE PART OF THE PLAN" is this year's theme for the International Day of #BiologicalDiversity calling upon all stake holders to support the implementation of the #KMGBF. I will be one of the speakers for the webinar series organized by UNDP Uganda in preparation for the #IDB2024

🌟During our official side-event at UN Biodiversity #SBI, Irene Natukunda spoke on behalf of Uganda Youth Biodiversity Network! 🇺🇬 🌍She highlighted the great potential of young Africans to implement The #BiodiversityPlan! 🎯More about the event: shorturl.at/LudDa GYBN Africa AWF

🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌿 Discover how our chapters are embodying Generation Restoration! 🌱 Join us in celebrating our planet and supporting restoration efforts around the world. Together, we can be #GenerationRestoration ! 🌳 #WorldEnvironmentDay #YouthInAction

At the #BonnClimate change conference, Parties are discussing lessons learned from the first #GlobalStocktake, and progress on developing reporting tools under the #ParisAgreement’s enhanced transparency framework. 📸@iisd_enb

Nature-Based Solutions like regenerative #agriculture and #afforestation are sustainable and nature-driven approaches that can promote #biodiversity conservation, #carbonsequestration, and ecosystem restoration yet also enhancing the resilience of world's #foodsystems

Pollution is an urgent global issue, together with the #ClimateCrisis & biodiversity loss. That's why #OEWG3 discussions are taking place this week in Geneva to finetune details on a new science-policy panel to #BeatPollution. Background info: unep.org/news-and-stori… 📸@unep

🌿🌊Wetlands provide crucial ecosystem services, combat flooding, & support high #biodiversity! Explore 5 key facts about these ecosystems with this infographic! Via ipbes

📢Astrid Schomaker has officially taken up her appointment as Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity UN Biodiversity. 🤝Congratulations to Ms. Schomaker! 📰Learn more the nomination press release: press.un.org/en/2024/sga227…

Our actions have a direct impact on #wildlife . Let's make sustainable choices and fight for policies that protect our planet and its incredible creatures 📷 Ross Couper #wildlifephotography #OurWildlife

The Strengthening Youth Climate CSO's in Uganda convening was a success!! 🥳 - Twenty one CSO's - Two days - One Mission We are Frontline Environmental Defenders. #ClimateJusticeNow

We were privileged to engage with likeminded leaders from youth led civil society organizations for a uniting cause and forming a network which will help to address our day today environmental challenges, We are #FrontlineEnvironmentalDefenders

Discover the value of #WetlandsForCities 🐸 #CitiesWithNature Wetlands are urban gems, providing many benefits to our communities. Let's integrate wetland management into city policies & budgets for a sustainable urban future! citieswithnature.org/the-value-of-w…

#Climate change and #Biodiversity loss are interlinked but few policy efforts address both crises in an integrated manner. Here are 6 papers offering policy makers all they need to synergistically respond to these co-existing challenges. 📍bit.ly/4da8AoY 📽️ IISD

🌱What does it mean to be indigenous to a place? 🌎Dive into these questions and more at our webinar, "What does it mean to be #Indigenous to a place?" 📆Save the Date: August 9th 🔗Register here: [bit.ly/Indigenous-Wis…] #YouthIntoAction #IUCN #YAC #kinship #CEESP #IPLCs

While #Pollution and #ClimateChange impacts are severe in cities, we still have a chance to make them desirable living places. Urban #forestry is our unsung hero, turning grey to green, slashing stress, cleaning air and water AND fighting off urban heat like an eco-shield.

We are In #Mbale 🔊🔊 Eastern Uganda, at MUBs Campus Day 1 of the Regional Consultations ahead of #Climate COP29 Baku and #Biodiversity COP 16 Colombia and Capacity Building for Uganda’s youth on climate change and Biodiversity Conservation. #ForNature #YouthIntoAction #GYBN