Jessica Clay’s Post

Did you know that kelp forests are as vital to the ocean as rainforests are to the land? These underwater giants are among the most productive environments on Earth, supporting biodiversity at every level. ✔️ Biodiversity Champions: Kelp forests provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for countless marine species, from fish to invertebrates. ✔️ Natural Coastline Protectors: Their dense structures help buffer waves, reducing erosion and protecting coastal areas. ✔️ Climate Change Allies: Kelp absorbs carbon dioxide, playing a crucial role in offsetting climate change. But here’s the urgent reality: kelp forests are disappearing twice as fast as coral reefs. These unassuming sea plants might not always steal the spotlight, but they are the foundation of 25% of the world’s coastal ecosystems. Let’s celebrate and protect these incredible ecosystems—they truly are the ocean's lifeline. 🌿 Every action counts. Join us in restoring and preserving kelp forests for future generations. #KelpForests #OceanRainforest #MarineBiodiversity #ClimateAction #CoastalProtection #SaveOurSeas

🌴 Jungles: Nature's Powerhouses 🌍 Jungles are vital ecosystems that play a crucial role in maintaining our planet's health: ➡️ Biodiversity Hotspots: Housing 80% of terrestrial species, jungles are home to iconic wildlife like the great apes as well as millions of undiscovered species. ➡️Carbon Sequestration: These green giants absorb approximately 2.6 billion tons of CO₂ annually, acting as the Earth's lungs and mitigating climate change. ➡️Water Cycle Guardians: Jungles generate up to 75% of their rainfall through transpiration and regulate the global water cycle, ensuring freshwater availability for billions. This #JungleJanuary, let’s remember: when we protect jungles, we’re safeguarding biodiversity, stabilizing the climate, and securing water for generations. 🌿💧 #BiodiversityMatters #ClimateAction #SaveOurJungles

"Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature. unaware that the #Nature he is destroying is this #God he is worshipping." - Hubert Reeves This powerful quote reminds us of the paradox we face today. In our relentless pursuit of progress, we often overlook the #cost—#our #planet. The #climate is changing rapidly, global #temperatures are rising, and our actions are driving countless species to extinction. Every #tree we cut down, every #animal we drive away, brings us closer to a tipping point. We must wake up to the reality that #Nature is not separate from us; it is an intrinsic part of who we are. By #destroying the #environment, we are, in essence, destroying our future. Our #survival depends on the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the biodiversity that sustains life. It’s time to stop and reflect. We need to shift our mindset from #exploitation to #preservation. Each of us has a role to play in combating #climatechange and promoting #sustainability. Let’s take a stand for our planet. Plant a tree, reduce your #carbonfootprint, support conservation efforts, and advocate for policies that protect our environment. The future of humanity depends on the choices we make today. #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJustice #Conservation #Biodiversity #EcoAwareness #ProtectNature #ActOnClimate #SaveThePlanet

 Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, and we are giving spotlight to land restoration and drought resilience as solutions against the desertification and the further degradation of our planet. “𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.” The climate crisis and biodiversity loss are worsened by mining and land conversion activities, which disproportionately affect Indigenous Peoples and local communities. To address these issues, we need massive restoration efforts, which are crucial for humanity's survival. Forests play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating water cycles, and supporting the livelihoods of 1.6 billion people, including 60 million Indigenous communities (IUCN, 2020). However, it is not just about preserving forests as tools for restoration; it is also recognizing the inherent knowledge and connection that Indigenous Peoples and local communities have with their land, which is essential for meaningful restoration and rehabilitation efforts. "We acknowledge our ancestors who have walked before us, and we hold our responsibilities to those who will follow us as sacred... We recognize and thank the Indigenous Peoples on whose lands we meet today," (Api-api Declaration, 2022) By reclaiming their #TerritoriesofLife, they can breathe life back into our forests and restore the balance of our ecosystems, that have thrived under their care since time immemorial.

🌳🦋🌴🐛 #WorldRainforestDay is celebrated annually today, on June 22nd to raise awareness about the critical role rainforests play in sustaining life on Earth. This day aims to highlight the importance of #rainforests, which cover less than 2% of the Earth's surface but are home to over 50% of the world's plant and animal species, showcasing incredible biodiversity in a relatively small area. In addition, rainforests store carbon dioxide, produce oxygen, regulate global climate patterns and also provide numerous resources and cultural value to indigenous #communities. 🌎 World Rainforest Day encourages individuals, organizations, and governments to take action in protecting and restoring these vital ecosystems to ensure their health and longevity for future generations 🌿 #Rainforests #WorldRainforestDay #ForestScience #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #Expeditionscience

Forests + Indigenous = Life 🌳 One of the most important equations in the world right now, if you believe in science. The data is clear: Indigenous cultures nurture and protect the world’s forests better than anyone. And high integrity, high biodiversity forests are the fastest, cheapest and most beautiful carbon absorbing climate technology on the planet. Or put more naturally: In the Indigenous embrace of the forest, every tree is sacred; every branch a new chapter, every seed a whisper of hope and healing. Where Indigenous Peoples have been removed from their lands, deforestation always follows. SacredForests.Earth works with Indigenous Peoples (and leading impact brands) to rewild the most precious places on Earth - at scale and speed. #forest #nature #Indigenouspeoples #colombia #sacredforests

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, and we are giving spotlight to land restoration and drought resilience as solutions against the desertification and the further degradation of our planet. “𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 #𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.” The climate crisis and biodiversity loss are worsened by mining and land conversion activities, which disproportionately affect Indigenous Peoples and local communities. To address these issues, we need massive restoration efforts, which are crucial for humanity's survival. Forests play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating water cycles, and supporting the livelihoods of 1.6 billion people, including 60 million Indigenous communities (IUCN, 2020). However, it is not just about preserving forests as tools for restoration; it is also recognizing the inherent knowledge and connection that Indigenous Peoples and local communities have with their land, which is essential for meaningful restoration and rehabilitation efforts. "We acknowledge our ancestors who have walked before us, and we hold our responsibilities to those who will follow us as sacred... We recognize and thank the Indigenous Peoples on whose lands we meet today," (Api-api Declaration, 2022) By reclaiming their #TerritoriesofLife, they can breathe life back into our forests and restore the balance of our ecosystems, that have thrived under their care since time immemorial.

Indigenous peoples have always understood what many of us have forgotten: land isn’t something you own, it’s something you belong to. For thousands of years, they’ve cared for these forests, mountains, and rivers, protecting the ecosystems that sustain all life. But in just over two centuries, much of that wisdom has been pushed aside, and the land has been stripped of its trees. Look at the maps👇 How did we go from Indigenous peoples caring for an entire continent to fragments of land and forests barely holding on? If we want to truly address the climate crisis and protect what remains of our natural world, we need to learn from those who have done it sustainably for generations. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. The old-growth forests are vanishing. It’s time to stop repeating the same mistakes and turn to Indigenous-led conservation, where balance with the Earth has always been the priority. #indigenousknowledge #protectforests #listentoindigenousvoices #trees #giftsustainably

As we say goodbye to July we want to highlight some of our water activity moments with you as well as drawing your attention to this weeks National Marine Week between starting on the 27th of July! Our marine life is vital to our planet and here are 3 important reminders why… 🌊🐠 🌊🐬 🌍 Biodiversity: Oceans are home to an incredible variety of species, contributing to the planet's overall biodiversity. This diversity is crucial for ecosystem resilience and stability. 🌿Oxygen Production: Phytoplankton, tiny marine plants, produce about 50% of the world's oxygen through photosynthesis, making them essential for life on Earth. 🌡️ Climate Regulation: Oceans absorb about 30% of the carbon dioxide produced by humans, mitigating the impact of climate change. They also distribute heat around the globe, influencing weather patterns and climate. Let's celebrate and protect our underwater friends for a brighter, bluer future! 🌍💙 #marinelife #oceanconservation #protectourseas #wildlifewonder #blueplanet #growwildoutreach #disabiltiesoutdoor #disabiltiesinthewater #northampton #kettering #croydon #southlondon

It’s with a lot of joy and anticipation that Aart van Veller, Daniël Povel and undersigned share Sacred Forests with you all, the world. Since 2022 we have been growing the vision with our first Indigenous Partners, the Arhuaco people of La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Our mission: preserving and restoring the world’s essential forests together with their indigenous guardians. The world-class team behind Sacred Forests combines Indigenous wisdom keepers, UN-ers, anthropologists, regenerative scientists, field experts, artists, and brand professionals, syncing up across continents for #IndigenousRewilding. Yes, the founders of Sacred Forests are three white guys. And, no, we are not the demography you should easily entrust to speak up for forests and Indigenous peoples. In our case, we bring decades of entrepreneurship in conservation, green business, and sustainable investing to this urgent cause. More importantly, we work closely with local experts, forging partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and pioneering impact companies. What we lack in diversity, we aim to make up for with the ability to ally commercial and Indigenous interests. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/esnGbCgH May the forest be with us, and with you!