Scientific estimates show that 64% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since 1900. As a result, access to fresh water is declining for one to two billion people worldwide, while flood control, carbon storage and traditional wetland livelihoods all suffer.
22 April is #EarthDay ! 🌎This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet". The #IPCC's Synthesis Report shows that conserving ~30-50% of the Earth's land, freshwater, and ocean will help ensure a healthy planet.
#IPCC Synthesis Report ➡️ https://t.co/zAMzd12lR7
Enhancing Livelihoods, Restoring Ecosystems!
Under the 15 Billion Trees Initiative, 30% of the trees planted will be fruit, nut, and fodder species, supporting food security, nutrition, and income generation for communities across Kenya.
#15billiontreesby2032#JazaMiti
Peatlands are climate super-powers. But today peatlands are among our most endangered ecosystems.
Amid rising pressure to address the linked climate and biodiversity crises together, restoring peatlands is essential for a healthy and sustainable future.
Those credits, generated from projects like peatland conservation & reforestation,are likely to trade at a higher price than existing products.
Indonesia opens domestic carbon market to global investors
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📢 Congo Basin Science Initiative Fully Funded MSc and PhD Scholarships to start in September 2025.
Many exciting opportunities, with scholarships, for resident nationals of Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Republic of the Congo.
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Are you a researcher with an interest in the ecology and biodiversity of #peatlands? Join our upcoming scientific meeting on the theme of tropical peatlands in Africa:
https://t.co/J1cmYec2l3
Healthy wetlands are critical for climate mitigation, adaptation, biodiversity and human health. Protecting wetlands for our common future requires collaboration on policies, regulations and community initiatives that spur effective conservation.
#WorldWetlandsDay#WWD2025