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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN SEPIK WETLANDS Sepik Wetlands, a haven for biodiversity in Papua New Guinea, confronts imminent threats like deforestation and habitat degradation. Sepik Wetlands and Peatland Limited spearheads conservation efforts to safeguard this ecological treasure. Our initiatives encompass habitat restoration, anti-poaching measures, and community education to foster environmental stewardship. By partnering with local communities and indigenous groups, we ensure sustainable resource management while preserving traditional livelihoods. Furthermore, our monitoring programs track species populations and ecosystem health, guiding conservation strategies. Through these integrated approaches, we not only protects endangered species such as the New Guinea crocodile and numerous bird species but also maintains the ecological balance of this vital wetland ecosystem. #BiodiversityConservation #CommunityEngagement #EcosystemProtection

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN SEPIK WETLANDS Sepik Wetlands, a haven for biodiversity in Papua New Guinea, confronts imminent threats like deforestation and habitat degradation. Sepik Wetlands and Peatland Limited spearheads conservation efforts to safeguard this ecological treasure. Our initiatives encompass habitat restoration, anti-poaching measures, and community education to foster environmental stewardship. By partnering with local communities and indigenous groups, we ensure sustainable resource management while preserving traditional livelihoods. Furthermore, our monitoring programs track species populations and ecosystem health, guiding conservation strategies. Through these integrated approaches, we not only protects endangered species such as the New Guinea crocodile and numerous bird species but also maintains the ecological balance of this vital wetland ecosystem. #BiodiversityConservation #CommunityEngagement #EcosystemProtection

Tanka Fund has been awarded an America the Beautiful Challenge grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to support Native-led restoration and conservation of bison-grazed lands across six states. The project will provide technical assistance to 34 Native Buffalo ranchers, using the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Framework and Traditional Ecological Knowledge to create conservation plans that improve biodiversity and climate resilience. This grant is part of the 2024 America the Beautiful Challenge, which awarded $122.4 million across 61 projects nationwide. These initiatives focus on enhancing ecosystems, supporting underserved communities, and advancing sustainable, nature-based solutions to climate and conservation challenges. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gDcTnFC2 🦬 #TankaFund #BuffaloConservation #SupportNativeRanchers #WildlifePreservation #ProtectTheBuffalo #SustainableRanching #NativeAmericanHeritage #EcoFriendlyFarming #BuffaloFencingProject #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #SupportIndigenousCommunities #BuffaloRestoration #WildlifeSupport #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousLandManagement #HelpSaveTheBuffalo #BuffaloHeritage #SustainableAgriculture #LandsLivesEconomies #Buffalo #Bison #TheReturn #NativeAmerican #ClimateRestoration #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalSustainability #BuffaloRanching #ClimateSmart

Tanzania emerges as a frontrunner in forest conservation through innovative forest carbon credits. Through Tanzania National Parks and Carbon Tanzania, the country is safeguarding 1.8 million hectares of national parks, preserving precious ecosystems and wildlife. Read more here 👇 #EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum #EACMF2024 #carbonmarkets

🌿🐀Good news! The Golden-backed Tree-rat, also known as the koorrawal, has defied Australia's biodiversity crisis by being delisted from the threatened species list! 🙌 While this is a positive step, it sheds light on Australia's ongoing struggle to protect our unique wildlife. 🐾 With only 1% of listed threatened species receiving sufficient funding for recovery, it's evident that more action is needed. 💚💪 Learn more about this resilient native rat and how you can contribute to conservation efforts: https://lnkd.in/gk87wgbB #Biodiversity #WWFAustralia

The cheetah, the world's fastest land #animal, is racing against #extinction. As we celebrate #InternationalCheetahDay let's unite to protect these magnificent #creatures and their fragile #habitats. #Land #degradation is shrinking their homes and fragmenting their populations. These big #cats need vast, open #grasslands to #hunt and #breed. However, human activities like #overgrazing, #deforestation, and #climatechange are causing #desertification, leaving cheetahs with less and less space to roam. Did you know? The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. They can run 112 to 177 Km/h which is as fast as cars drive on the highway. The cheetah can reach its top speed in just 3 seconds! Like Football Players Cheetahs have “tear marks” that run from the inside corners of their eyes down to the outside edges of their mouth. These marks help reflect the glare of the sun when they are hunting during the day. They work just like the black marks that #football #players put under their eyes during the games. These marks also work like the sights on a rifle, to help the cheetah “aim” and stay focused on their prey when they are hunting. Most endangered cat There are fewer than 7,500 cheetahs left in the wild, making the cheetah Africa’s most endangered big cat. Learn how you can contribute to a sustainable future. 🐆🌍🐾 Visit: https://lnkd.in/e4uxbrkn #IconicSpecies #IUCNRedList #WildlifeConservationDay #UNCCDCOP16 #savethecheetah #wildlife #biodiversity IUCN

Rhino Ark aims to foster the conservation and sustainable management of Kenya’s mountain forests and other threatened wildlife habitats, through public/private partnerships, in an equitable, efficient and transparent manner by developing and implementing effective, result-oriented management tools that involve and support the adjacent local communities. Our conservation programme is developed around six priority thematic areas: 1️⃣ Protection of Kenya’s mountain forests, other threatened habitats and their rich biodiversity; 2️⃣ Engagement and education of adjacent communities in conservation; 3️⃣ Securing the connectivity between mountain forests and other threatened wildlife habitats; 4️⃣ Establishment of sustainable financing mechanisms for the conservation of mountain forests and other threatened wildlife habitats; 5️⃣ Advocate nationally and internationally for the conservation of the mountain forests and other threatened habitats, their wildlife and their ecological functions; and, 6️⃣ Use of science to assess the impacts of, and review conservation interventions. ➡️ Learn More 🔗 www.rhinoark.org #RhinoArk #RhinoArkFences #WhyWeCharge #ForestConservation

Recent studies on tropical ecosystems highlight a critical finding: deforestation and habitat loss outside protected areas can lead to degradation within these areas. We are addressing this by working with Indigenous people and local communities to establish wildlife corridors and sustainable, community-led conservation areas on the outskirts of national parks and wildlife reserves. These efforts support biodiversity and strengthen conservation from the ground up. COP16 Colombia #Conservation #Biodiversity #WildLandscapesInternational #CommunityConservation #Sustainability #COP16Colombia

The looming loss of elephants is more than just a wildlife crisis — it’s a devastating blow to ecosystems, cultures, and the future of biodiversity. Across Africa, nearly 9,000 inland protected areas span 4.37 million square kilometers (1.69 million square miles), forming the backbone of conservation policymaking to safeguard nature and threatened wildlife. Under the UN Global Biodiversity Framework’s “30x30” target, the amount of conserved land in Africa would expand significantly, offering hope for species like elephants. As part of our in-depth reporting series on this global goal, Mongabay visited protected areas in Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya to understand what’s at stake. This latest piece highlights why protecting elephants —and the landscapes they inhabit— is critical for biodiversity and the future of our planet. Conservation requires #globalawareness and #localaction, and at Mongabay, we’re committed to amplifying stories that #inspire both. 📰 Read the full article here by Ashoka Mukpo: https://lnkd.in/gq9ak9Ma. Image: Murembo, a Great Tusker from Tsavo, Kenya’s largest protected area. Courtesy of Johan Marais.