The number of assessed species on the @IUCNRedList is now 157,190, with over 44,00 threatened with #extinction. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s #biodiversity.
.@WorldBank expert Harrison Karisa hosted the Networking Roundtable Discussion about “Harnessing Seaweed: Strategies for Resilience & Nutritional Security Worldwide” at the #BlueFoodInnovation Summit. Read #PROBLUE_Ocean supported report for more➡https://t.co/JpyWYTOVyI
It is stories like these, etched in our collective memories, that tell us how worse off our ocean has become. By any means, let's take positive action!
Our ocean is changing, and marine life is being impacted.
Women like Nadia are on the frontline, making a difference. She envisions a path toward building much-needed resilience in the #Caribbean through sustainable practices. https://t.co/f0aNQaKRmu
#PROBLUE_Ocean
Ajay Banga visited Muungoni Seaweed Farms and spoke to women beneficiaries of a @WorldBank supported program that is boosting #Zanzibar’s seaweed production, reducing costs, and improving livelihoods by creating increased market access. #IDAWorks#IDA20@WBG_IDA
Please take a look at the PROBLUE Annual Report 2023. PROBLUE has continued to support the Blue Economy development including support to #aquaculture and #fisheries
#PROBLUE_Ocean is committed to achieving integrated & sustainable economic development in a healthy ocean. Our focus extends to empowering indigenous populations, women, girls, & youth as key drivers of the ocean economy. Discover more about our efforts: https://t.co/cmkkwK4stI
🇹🇿 Saphia started making products from seaweed after she was trained by experts from 🇵🇭 Philippines & 🇮🇩 Indonesia in collaboration with the University of Dar es Salaam. She will exhibit them exhibited at the 6th 🇨🇳 Chinese CIIE.
https://t.co/k3Nrr2uDUo
#AirPollution causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths annually in South Asia. What are the solutions for clean air, blue skies, and a healthy region?
Find out on Sept 07, 8 am to 9 am ET
📅Mark your calendar: https://t.co/QZaVWcjMoY
BREAKING: Faith Kipyegon sets new 1500m world record with a jaw-dropping 3:49.11 in Florence, smashing the previous mark (3:50.07) held by Genzebe Dibaba since 2015.
Not only does plastic pollution affect food safety and security, it’s profound effects on the beaches curtails livelihoods dependent on tourism and reduces the aesthetic value of marine environments
Pollution can wreak havoc on food safety & security. Chemical pollutants that reach the environment inevitably enter the food supply. This is just one of the many ways pollution inhibits our ability to lead productive lives. https://t.co/jjeM2zpTrT
#BeatPlasticPollution
Fantastic discussions at inaugural #PROBLUE_Oceans Global Engagement Forum at sidelines of #INC2 focused on Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear #ALDFG
This is the power of partnership at work - built on diverse voices - that is crucial to #BeatPlasticPollution
The next Ocean Governance Capacity Building course is for participants from the Indian Ocean Region and is scheduled starting the week of September 11, 2023, in both French and English. https://t.co/JH0SHdtqFF via @worldbank
Plant breeders and scientists use crop diversity to develop new varieties that are nutritious and tasty and adapted to local growing conditions.
Securing the world’s crop diversity is a prerequisite for future food and nutrition security.
More ➡️ https://t.co/uZQ1wDvraH
Seaweed is the physical manifestation of integrating development (jobs, GDP, food security), climate and nature.
If you’re coming to the #OurOceanPanama next week, come join another step forward in the sheaweed revolution…
Please join us on March 2, 2023 from 12.35-13.25 (Panama time) for an interesting Seaweed Side Event where we will share highlights of global seaweed market status and future @chrisbrett498@VivekPras