Renata Gomez

I support regional leadership at global biodiversity talks @Regions4SD Love the world we live in & hope to make it better. Lupita’s mom.

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

📢 Regions4 is leaving #X.

After careful consideration, we have decided to step away from X. In our mission to empower regions for ambitious action on climate, biodiversity and sustainable development, we are committed to fostering meaningful connections with our community, ensuring close alignment with our values and promoting respectful and informed dialogue.

While this marks the end of our journey on this platform, it is also the beginning of new opportunities to engage, collaborate and share knowledge through other channels. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn and website. We look forward to continuing our work together➡️ https://t.co/SIB8orZXnx

#Regions4

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

#COP16 in Cali highlighted the critical role of subnational governments in #biodiversity action. Québec’s historic funding pledge, Brazil’s nationwide #RegionsWithNature participation, and new members like California, Córdoba, and Santa Fe show how regions are stepping up when global decisions stall🤝

Read our full article here: https://t.co/4YNBufSneW

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

📢“The @EU_CoR has been an invaluable partner in amplifying the voice of local and regional authorities in environmental policy in Europe and beyond. We've witnessed how its platform enables cities and regions to drive meaningful change and we are inspired to continue collaborating”, shared Renata Gomez, #Regions4 Programme Manager at the 25th ENVE Commission Meeting in Brussels.

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

🤝 Today we signed Action Plans with @ICLEI_Europe @Regions4SD @ClimateGroup @ClimateKIC !

We will continue working together with our partner organizations to deliver climate action on the ground, safeguard biodiversity and make our cities and regions more sustainable.
#ENVE

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

📢Over 100 local & subnational governments have joined forces in the #LSNG Coalition to combat plastic pollution! Together, we're pushing for an ambitious #PlasticsTreaty that supports healthy and thriving communities in line with the principles of a just transition, while ensuring a sustainable economy.

#BeatPlasticPollution #INC5

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

Reflecting on an impactful #COP16Colombia! ✅ We had a delegation of 12 members, 24+ bilateral meetings, and 18 events. We celebrated a new partnership with @Nature4Climate and welcomed new Advisory Committee members! Thanks to all!

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

🔵Regions4 at #COP29🔵

With rising climate impacts, leaders must deliver bold #climatefinance solutions for the vulnerable.

From Nov 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan🇦🇿, we'll be at #COP29 ensuring subnational governments voices are heard.

➡️https://t.co/SY0lSKIGhP

[Guardian Environment @guardianeco]

Spain’s apocalyptic floods show undeniable truths: the climate crisis is getting worse and Big Oil is killing us | Jonathan Watts https://t.co/0Zj7tPaie5

[Aruna Chandrasekhar @aruna_sekhar]

#COP16 With no quorum and no further word, the decision on a new global biodiversity fund gets bumped to an intersessional session.

[Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief]

NEW – COP16: Key outcomes agreed at the UN biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia

✍️ @aruna_sekhar @daisydunnesci @orladwyer_ @YanineQuiroz @GAViglione

#COP16

➡️ https://t.co/LShKGWd8Qx

[Renata Gomez @ReGomezCastillo]

This is titanic for our brothers and sisters of the #IndigenousPeoples of the world, the guardians and stewards of up to 80% of our intact nature.

It is about time that this effort is recognized!

[IIFB @IIFB_indigenous]

🌱The new Programme of Work on Article 8(j) and other provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity related to Indigenous Peoples and local communities to 2030 has been approved
#IndigenousPeoples #COP16Colombia

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

Celebrating Strategic Alliances' at #COP16: "In Brazil, we’re working hard to build our National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans in close partnership with our states" shared Ms. Rita Mesquita, Secretaria Nacional de Biodiversidade, Florestas e Direitos Animais of Brazil. @GovRJ

[ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center @ICLEICBC]

With the first-ever subnational contribution to the #BiodiversityFrameworkFund & funding #PlazaQuebec at #COP16Colombia, @GouvQc shows its dedication to the #KMGBF & fostering collaboration across govts.

#8thSummitCOP16
#PeaceWithNature

@UNBiodiversity
@ICLEI
@Regions4SD
@UNEP

[Renata Gomez @ReGomezCastillo]

Honored to have been part of your live update Secretary @WadeCrowfoot and again, welcome to the Advisory Committee on SNGs’s family! We are thrilled to have California on board!

[Wade Crowfoot @WadeCrowfoot]

Just arrived in Colombia🇨🇴 and already elbows deep in sharing what California’s doing to protect and restore our biodiversity and nature. Learning a ton too. Pls join us for live update on Tuesday!👇🏼

[Wade Crowfoot @WadeCrowfoot]

Just arrived in Colombia🇨🇴 and already elbows deep in sharing what California’s doing to protect and restore our biodiversity and nature. Learning a ton too. Pls join us for live update on Tuesday!👇🏼

[Marco Lambertini @ConvenerNatureP]

Life & #biodiversity is all around us, you just need to pay attention and will be amazed…like I was when walking back from #COP16Colombia conference to my hotel in Cali I encountered this little, extraordinary manifestation of life

This is what my passion & my work is about

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

This morning we had a very interesting side-event on whole-of-government and whole-of-society collaboration for biodiversity during #COP16Colombia, featuring experiences from Quebec, São Paulo, Campeche, Wales, Paraná, Kosice and GYBN ,and with moderation from @CDP and @ReGomezCastillo. Thank you to everyone that joined us!

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

📢 We’re thrilled to welcome Rio de Janeiro, California, Córdoba and Santa Fé to our Advisory Committee on Subnational Governments! Together, we are amplifying subnational voices to drive the #GlobalBiodiversityFramework forward at #COP16 and beyond. @WadeCrowfoot @GovRJ

[Regions4 @Regions4SD]

📢 Announcement!

Quebec launches their Subnational Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan: Nature Plan 2030 to materialize their commitment to the GBF including to the 30x30 target.

The Nature Plan will be accompanied by a record budget of 922M CAD to protect Quebec’s nature

[Renata Gomez @ReGomezCastillo]

These first few days at #COP16Cololombia have been incredible. So happy to be here alongside our tireless ED @JordanHarris_CC and brilliant Programme officer Gaby Carrera. Excited for what’s ahead and the impact we’ll create! 🌍🌳 @Regions4SD