SAVE THE DATE: What does a sustainable oceans and blue economy look like? How do we build partnerships to deliver #SDG14?
Stream live from New York on 11 July, 11:30-13:00 GMT as Sweden hosts diverse actors at #HLPF2022. https://t.co/4v0sMl70YW #SaveOurOceans#Liberia
The support is part of the Blue Oceans Program implemented by CI Liberia and the Environmental Protection Agency, and funded by the Swedish government. @SwedeninLiberia#BlueOceansLiberia 2/2
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Last week, we handed over items worth nearly LRD 1.4 million (US$9,175) including laptops and motorcycles, to Liberia Artisanal Fishermen Association (LAFA).
The donation is meant to empower the organization to effectively advocate for the interests of artisanal fisherfolk. 1/2
Fish catches in Small Fanti Town are rapidly declining, say local fishers. Illegal commercial fishing and climate change are to blame, they say. A sustainable ocean economy would protect marine biodiversity & secure the livelihoods of many Liberians. #stockholm50#Liberia
Conservation and restoration of our biodiversity and ecosystems is good for our economy, climate, food and water security, and physical and mental wellbeing, among many other benefits.
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Ahead of the crucial #BonnClimateConference (6-16 June) in Bonn ๐ฉ๐ช, the Government of Liberia ๐ฑ๐ทand @ConservationOrg (CI) yesterday hosted an informal workshop for the African Group of Negotiators. 1/4
The article clarifies how international carbon markets involving governments should function, essentially supporting the transfer of emission reductions between countries while also incentivizing the private sector to invest in climate-friendly solutions. 3/4
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Weโre here in Sweden at @StockholmPlus50, talking nature finance with nearly 100 ministers, corporate executives, and nonprofit leaders. Big forum, with big stakes. Many thanks to @DEFRAGovUK for the chance to emcee โ and for their landmark ยฃ330M contribution to @TheGEF.
Encouraging to see the ongoing ad hoc open-ended working group meeting (May 30 to June 1) in Dakar,๐ธ๐ณ,a welcome movement towards a global, legally-binding treaty to combat #PlasticPollution. In March, ๐ฑ๐ทendorsed the resolution for the treaty at #UNEA5#Stockholm50 ๐ธ๐ช
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Liberia's #forests absorb atmospheric #carbon responsible for #GlobalWarming. They are an asset that could unlock much needed #climate finance for their conservation, and promotion of sustainable livelihoods. Sign up to find out how
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