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During #NationalForestWeek, we’re highlighting efforts to include Indigenous communities in sustainable development of natural resources. Our researchers are collaborating with Indigenous communities in northern Ontario to learn ways to increase their involvement in community-based monitoring, forest management planning, and wildfire management near their communities. By working together towards common goals, we're hoping to foster collaboration and ensure accepted and effective resource management that considers Indigenous knowledge and western science. Learn more about our forest research initiatives at ontario.ca\page\forest-research. #ScienceON #ForestResearch

Why you should join us and #ShoutOutOurRivers? Our rivers need our attention more than ever before. Water is essential for all life - supporting people, communities, culture and ecology. That’s why we’re calling on YOU to join us and #ShoutOutOurRivers Here’s why every shoutout matters: Raising Awareness: Every shout-out helps highlight the importance of rivers and the challenges they face. Inspiring Action: By showcasing your local river, you inspire others to explore, appreciate, and advocate for their waterways. Creating a Ripple Effect: When we come together to celebrate our rivers, we strengthen our collective voice to influence policy, encourage sustainable practices, and strive for a healthier environment. Learn more and see how you can participate: https://lnkd.in/ggPM8dsx Oh and p.s. if the satisfaction that comes with helping raise awareness for our waterways isn’t enough there are some exciting prizes up for grabs!

This is definitely a must read for everyone in my network who is interested in understanding the ongoing conflict between livelihood security and forest conservation. My time at Yale University has helped me understand the importance of these globally pertinent issues and would highly recommend this book to everyone who wishes to get a public policy perspective on them. #yale #environmentyale #yalesom #yaleforestry #isb #ConservationFinanceNetwork PS: Super proud of my father Praveen Srivastava, the author of this book and my guiding light

Livelihood versus forest conservation - A public policy perspective: Converging global trends. My thoughts expressed in my book 14 years ago remain relevant today. Conflicts persist despite laws and court judgments. Seek your views on my book. https://a.co/d/0ivtWytq

This is shaping up to be special. How do we carve out space to green streets and embed climate resilience, and how to we design climatically just streets when we’ve done that. That’s what I will talk about I reckon.

Grateful to my dear friend Rosaleen Barrow for gifting me Our Future in Nature: Trees, Spirituality, and Ecology, written by her incredibly talented husband. This thought-provoking book explores the significance of sacred trees and groves, especially in our increasingly urbanized world. It offers a unique perspective that bridges spirituality, environmentalism, and the importance of conservation. As we face growing ecological challenges, this book serves as a powerful reminder to cherish and protect our natural world. Highly recommend it for anyone passionate about sustainability and the environment. 🌍 #Leadership #Sustainability #Conservation #EnvironmentalAwareness #Gratitude"

🌊 Did you know that citizen scientists play a crucial role in marine research? 👩🔬 That's right! Citizen scientists who volunteer to survey beach litter, observe water quality, or biodiversity, all provide critical data that informs science-based, marine conservation efforts and policy decisions at local, national and EU level. 🌿 At LandSeaLot, we are planning to activate citizen science groups towards increasing the observation capacity of the land-sea interface, which can help with enhancing biodiversity, promoting carbon sequestration, or strengthening climate resilience in coastal regions! 🐠 What are you waiting for? Follow us to learn more about upcoming initiatives to train and support citizen scientists! 👉 Now also on X, follow us, link in the comments! #EUgreendeal #Water #Marine #Biodiversity #Research #Community #Volunteer #CitizenScience #WorldOceanrDay #EuropeanResearch #LandSeaInterface #LandSeaLot European Research Executive Agency (REA) TransEurope Marinas SMHI Ifremer

The 5th of June is #WorldEnvironmentDay, a reminder to take action against environmental degradation! Ecosystems worldwide are at risk, and it’s crucial to address this challenge. This year’s focus is on land restoration, halting desertification, and building drought resilience. At Biodiversa+, we’re committed to supporting successful land restoration through excellent and impactful research. One of our most recent initiatives? The launch of the BiodivRestore Knowledge Hub. As the name suggests, it’s all about nature restoration! To learn a bit more about it: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euYxaac7 In for more reading? Here are two options: 🙌 The UN Environment Programme has created a practical guide designed to help get everyone involved in ecosystem restoration. It is organised into several chapters such as food systems, freshwater ecosystems, human habitats, and lastly, humans including businesses, governments and everyday citizens: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gAUgz9_4 ✍️ On another note, science associations and networks across Europe (Society for Conservation Biology, Alternet, Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Europe, Ecosystem Services Partnership, Society of Wetland Scientists, European Ecological Federation, EuropeForNature, Scientists For Future #S4F, Gesellschaft Für Ökologie MbH, Society of Wetland Scientists...) have written an open letter to express their concerns over a series of policy decisions that undermine the EU’s environmental agenda: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d-TiR-q7 🎵 And if you're here just for the music (🤷): ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekDwzSTW #GenerationRestoration

Out today! 📣 FAO Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), and IUCN CEM- Forest Ecosystems have released new guidance on how to carry out ecosystem restoration projects for the maximum benefit of nature and people. 🌱 The publication, titled 'Standards of Practice to Guide Ecosystem Restoration: A Contribution to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030', presents over 300 recommendations and highlights key principles that are fundamental for long-term success across all types of ecosystems and restoration projects, from forests to #wetlands and oceans. 🌊 👉 Read here : https://bit.ly/3PxmZkW #GenerationRestoration #BuildingwithNature #NaturebasedSolutions

What a fantastic document Government Architect NSW! This can be utilised by anyone: professionals and public alike. Simple language and clear graphics that is as engaging as it is important.