CIPRA’s Post

The Trilateral Prespa Lake: An Ecosystem of Global Significance! The trilateral #Prespa Lake, which borders #NorthMacedonia, #Greece, and #Albania, is a natural treasure and a globally significant ecosystem. Renowned as one of the oldest lakes in the world, its basin supports a rich variety of habitats and species, many of which hold ecological importance at both European and global levels. The lake plays a vital role in preserving the region’s biodiversity and maintaining its ecological balance. Read more 👉 https://shorturl.at/R07Pj #PrespaOhridNatureTrust #ResenMunicipality

Question: Where can you find a Goldfinch, Andean Fox, Chilean Iguana and Darwin’s Long Eared Mouse all together? Answer: In Carmen de Andacollo’s first biodiversity book, which highlights the fascinating flora and fauna of the region. Supported by the academic and scientific communities, this showcase highlights the importance of conservation and our commitment to working towards a nature positive future. https://lnkd.in/eaMgcBEt #worldenvironmentday

🌳🎤 This is one of the biggest challenge of our time: Restoring forests on a large scale while involving local communities. Today, there are 900 million hectares of land worldwide awaiting restoration, with 1/6 of them in Brazil. However, at the current pace, only 5% of the UN's restoration goal for 2030 will be achieved. THE QUESTION IS: "can we combine scale with co-benefits, benefiting both biodiversity and people?" I believe that high-quality restoration projects are the answer. These projects not only address the scale of the challenge but also bring benefits to both biodiversity and local communities. More than 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ people have already signed up for our upcoming webinar. It took us over 3 months to find the perfect speakers for this event, and I'm confident it will be worth it: 🌱 Cibele Santana, Treasurer for the Rede de Sementes do Cerrado (RSC), an organization driving change and inspiring conservation actions in the Cerrado region of Brazil. Her local perspective is invaluable. 💡 Bruno Gomes, with extensive experience in major projects and community relations. He understands the impact of these relationships firsthand. 🔬 Katherine Sinacore, a scientist who has conducted numerous studies on the subject. Her data-driven insights will be enlightening. 🌳 Emira Cherif, our Chief Scientific Officer at MORFO, known for her integrity and educational expertise. Thanks Jen Stebbing for moderating this online event. Your expertise in this field will enhance its accuracy even further. #NBS #nature #forest #forestrestoration

🪴 Forest restoration has the potential to play a decisive role in the future of climate change mitigation. 👀 Read below for more details on an insightful look into the topic, courtesy of the SUPERB project's upcoming #ForestRestorationTalk. #FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices

Today it will be our last appointment of the series "Emerging voices: Young researcher's webinars on wetlands restoration" Organised in collaboration between RESTORE4Cs, ALFAwetlands, REWET and WET HORIZONS, these webinars recognize the critical importance of safeguarding wetland ecosystems, placing the spotlight on the next generation of wetland researchers. Today's presentations: Ojaswi Sumbh - WET HORIZONS- Developing and validation species-level biodiversity assessment model for wetlands vegetation Haonan Guo - WET HORIZONS - Response of GHG emissions to peatland rewetting: Influence of historical land use and rewetting water level Leo Raivonen - ALFAwetlands - PPGIS application on wetland use and economic valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem benefits of wetland restoration in six European countries

It was a joy to attend this webinar by Kerry Wixted last night! I learned so much about salamander biodiversity, amphibian diseases, and what members of Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) are doing to protect these wonderful creatures. As a graduate in #medicinalchemistry, I was especially excited to hear that the medicinal properties of amphibians' secretions are well-known in this field and that possible treatments are being developed for amphibian diseases. Perhaps my goal of doing some "frog chemistry" is not unrealistic after all! #amphibiandiseases #amphibianconservation

Ingenious people from around the world. Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician and inventor, was tasked with determining whether a crown was made of pure gold. He had a brilliant idea while taking a bath: he realized that the volume of water displaced by the crown would be equal to its own volume. By comparing the crown’s volume to that of an equal weight of gold, he could determine its purity. Legend has it that he shouted “Eureka!” and ran naked through the streets of Syracuse to share his discovery. Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance polymath, was not only a painter but also an inventor. He designed numerous machines, including a flying machine, a scuba suit, and a mechanical knight. Although many of his inventions were never built during his lifetime. Hedy Lamarr, the Hollywood actress, was also a brilliant inventor. During World War II, she co-developed a frequency-hopping system for radio-controlled torpedoes. This technology laid the groundwork for modern spread-spectrum communication, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Imagine the glamorous actress secretly working on cutting-edge technology Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American inventor, was known for his eccentric behavior. He claimed to receive inspiration from pigeons and had a strong aversion to germs. Tesla also believed he could communicate with extraterrestrial beings and once claimed to have received signals from Mars. In 1903, Mary Anderson patented the first practical windshield wiper. She observed that streetcar drivers struggled to see during rainy weather, so she designed a manually operated device to keep windshields clear. Her invention paved the way for safer driving conditions and is still in use today. Alan Turing, the British mathematician and computer scientist, played a crucial role in breaking the German Enigma code during World War II. His work at Bletchley Park helped shorten the war and laid the foundation for modern computing. Grace Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist, discovered the first “bug” in a computer system. While working on the Mark II computer, she found a moth trapped in a relay, causing a malfunction. She taped the insect to her logbook and wrote, “First actual case of a bug being found.” Hopper’s contributions to programming languages and software development are legendary. Thomas Edison, the American inventor, held over 1,000 patents. His most famous invention is the practical electric light bulb, but he also developed the phonograph, motion picture camera, and alkaline storage battery. Edison’s relentless pursuit of innovation and his famous quote, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work,” inspire inventors to this day. Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician, is often considered the world’s first computer programmer. In the mid-19th century, she collaborated with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine. Lovelace wrote detailed notes, including an algorithm for the machine

Learn about the vital role that Indigenous Peoples and local communities play in restoring degraded land with this infographic from Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) 👇

In #Benin, a rich blend of traditional and scientific knowledge is driving innovative strategies to combat #InvasiveAlienSpecies. From building economic models around wild flora to restoring ecosystems with indigenous species, Benin is leading the way in sustainable biodiversity management. Curious to learn more? Explore Benin's comprehensive action plan: https://lnkd.in/dzgWw6qY

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