Wetlands: Earth’s Kidneys
🦀 Boost biodiversity
💧 Purify water
🫧 Store carbon
🏃♀️ Support livelihoods
🌪 Protect from floods & storms
Check this infographic to find more about it👇
via Government of Republic of the Philippines Environmental Management Bureau
💧Water is life. Essential for everything from health to the economy and environment.
The Netherlands prioritizes sustainable water management at home and around the world.🌍
In Zimbabwe we support progress towards #SDG6 with local partners:
🔧 @Vitens’ Waterworx partnership with water departments in Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare
🌱 @birdlifezim wetland conservation efforts
🌧️ PORET’s water harvesting projects in Chimanimani
👷♂️@CWAZimbabwe’s work with mining-adjacent communities.
🇳🇱🤝🇿🇼 #WaterDay #WASH
Air pollution causes around 7 million premature deaths each year from chronic respiratory diseases, lung cancer and cardiac emergencies.
@WHO is calling for urgent global action to tackle the greatest environmental health risk of our time.
https://t.co/LdozRalKpV
Completing the first 7 years in primary school is part of Basic education. It forms the basis of a good foundation for every child . Wishing all the Grade 7 pupils the best in their Zimsec exams @MoPSEZW @zimsecpapers
One step ahead is better than no movement at all. Don’t beat yourself up if you move at a slower pace than you anticipated. It’s another day, another week to try again .You have got this ! #MondayMotivation
As we commemorate @WorldDrugDay2 today, let’s remember that victims of drug abuse need our support , at family, community and national level .
Despite the challenges we face as a country of limited rehab centers , a comprehensive community prevention intervention can be used .
According to UNCRC,parents are the main people responsible for bringing up a child. When the child does not have any parents, another adult will have this responsibility, and they are called a “guardian”. Parents and guardians should always consider what is best for that child.
It’s World 🌎 Environment day today. Remember it is everyone’s responsibility to protect Mother Earth, for we have no other !#BeatPlasticPollution#RestoreEcosystem
Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is linked to the availability of proper WASH services. The situation is worse for people living in areas where water is scarce, which makes (PWDs) more vulnerable. We need good water supply in Schools and homes to promote good hyegine.
@ZBCNewsonline Ndivo vadiiwo?They are trying to keep their businesses https://t.co/xusF05D18i rate is half od black market rate , if they don't adjust accordingly they will shit down and shortages will start again.
With world population at 8 Billion, Demographic trends are major determinants of our lives & well being across families .Fertility & mortality rates mostly shape demographic trends which impacts investment in health &education thus alleviate poverty & promoting socio-eco dept
Never be too busy to take care of yourself. Your body , mind, and soul need to be in a rightful space in order to operate properly. When everyone else seems not to care , it's only you who can give yourself what you need.
#selfcareMonday#selfworth#positivity#healthyminds#MM
After Covid-19 pandemic ,we have come to realise how important a creative and innovative mindset is.Each organization, community or country requires creative and innovative peronel inorder to foster growth and sustainable development across all SDGs .
According to UNFP, 263 Million children and young people are out of school . It is important to promote access , equity and inclusion among families from poor backgrounds and transform education inorder to meet the needs of this fast changing world.
The 56th commission on population and development emphasizes on the persistent needs and importance of education, including comprehensive sexuality education , climate smart education as the key factors in development, health and economic growth.