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Pastoral communities are on the frontlines of #ClimateChange.    Climate-induced migration isn't just about crossing borders. Internal displacement of pastoral communities due to drought is a growing concern in Mozambique. El Niño-driven drought in 2023-24 is intensifying food insecurity in Central & Southern Mozambique. With 1.8M people at risk, migration may rise as families seek survival.    Here's what YOU can do to help:      🌱 Support sustainable agriculture initiatives in drought-prone areas  🔋 Promote renewable energy projects   📢 Advocate for strong climate policies   🛍️ Support eco-friendly businesses    Mozambique is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. Every action counts! We must #ActNow for #ClimateJustice! 💚 

Happy World Environment Day! This year, we are observing World Environment Day with the theme "Accelerating land restoration for drought resilience in Zambia." The country is currently facing the impact of severe droughts, intensified by climate change. Water scarcity from these droughts has not only affected ecosystems but has also had a ripple effect on sectors such as energy. Urban areas are experiencing frequent power cuts, sometimes more than 12 hours, leading people to rely on charcoal as their main source of energy. This increased pressure on forests is contributing to high deforestation rates. It's clear that there is a connection between land degradation, droughts, and energy instability, emphasizing the interconnectedness of our actions on the environment and their widespread impact. Let us renew our commitment to protecting the environment, fostering sustainable practices, and prioritizing land restoration efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable future for Zambia and the planet. 📸 MC team #LandRestoration #Worldenvironmentalday #Protectingnature #CombatingClimateChange #SustainablePractices #MusekeseConservation #KNP #MumbwaGMA #KasonsoBusangGMA #Greaterkafueecosystem #Zambia

Africa’s forests are the lifeblood of the continent. They sustain millions of lives, support diverse ecosystems, and play a critical role in combating climate change. Yet, they are under threat. Forests in Africa provide essential resources, from clean air and water to livelihoods for countless communities. They also serve as vital carbon sinks, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. Protecting these forests isn’t just an environmental imperative—it’s about safeguarding the future of Africa and its people. Our commitment is clear: we must come together—governments, communities, businesses—to protect and sustainably manage Africa’s forests. The stakes are too high to do anything less. Join us in this vital conversation and learn how you can contribute to the preservation of our continent’s invaluable natural resources. #SustainableForestry #ClimateAction #Africa # #ForestsForAllForever #30YearsOfFSC#FSCForLife#

🌍✨ Welcome, September! As we step into a new month, let's take a moment to reflect on the urgent intersection between climate change, nature, and our communities. September is typically a month of heavy rains in Uganda, bringing both life and challenges. Recent floods and landslides serve as powerful reminders of the rising intensity of natural disasters linked to our changing climate. 🌧️💔 Lives have been disrupted, homes have been lost, and the landscape has been reshaped. 👩🌾 This month, let’s carry these stories with us and amplify the call for action toward the resilience of our communities, the lessons nature teaches us, and recommit ourselves to nurturing our relationship with nature. Sustainable practices, reforestation, and wise land management are vital for fostering resilience in the face of these challenges. As we navigate the heavy rains and related climate challenges across the country, consider how you can contribute to positive change within your community. #SeptemberReflections #ClimateAction #SustainableUganda #CommunityResilience 🌿💪 Vijana for Sustainable Development & Environmental Action (VIDEA) Global Greengrants Fund WWF Embassy of Denmark in Uganda UN Biodiversity

Kenya has launched Africa’s first national REDD+ registry to track carbon credits aimed at reducing deforestation, in partnership with Conservation International and S&P Global Commodity Insights. Set to be operational by mid-2025, the registry will help Kenya mobilize climate finance and support sustainable forest management. This initiative positions Kenya as a leader in Africa's climate efforts and carbon markets, creating new revenue opportunities for local communities. This initiative can create new revenue streams for local communities. How can we ensure these benefits reach the right people? #climateaction #carboncredits

Polaris Bank’s Tree Planting Initiative: Model for CSR and Sustainable Development in Nigeria Polaris Bank’s partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to initiate a tree planting project at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) marks a significant step towards promoting sustainability and combating climate change in Nigeria. This initiative exemplifies a commendable commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development, reflecting positively on Polaris Bank, the environment, and the broader community. Positive Impacts on CSR and Sustainable Development 1.           Environmental Restoration and Climate Change Mitigation: o            The initiative aligns with the United Nations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) by focusing on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. o            Tree planting helps in combating deforestation, which has drastically reduced Nigeria’s forest cover from 30% to between 6-8%. This effort contributes to reversing this trend, aiding in land restoration and improving the country’s ecological balance. https://lnkd.in/du_Bc3DZ #polarisbank #csrnews

During the 'Accelerating Nature-Based Solution Conference' last week in Livingstone, I met the Alternative Nobel Prize Winner and "Forest Maker" Tony Rinaudo 🌳. Have a look at the trailer of the award-winning movie about Tony's work and mission: https://lnkd.in/d2wPEfdj 🎥 The very severe drought that currently hits Zambia and the entire Southern Africa region 🌡☀, send a strong call for more climate action and sustainable management of natural resources. Investing in Nature-Based Solutions and in integrated watershed management will increase climate change adaptation and resilience of smallholder farmers to droughts. Business as usual is not an option and we need to look into innovative approaches that recover and regenerate Africa's natural capital. Greener Land Makes a Cooler Planet 🌳🌦🌍. #EuropeanGreenDeal #ForestMaker #NaturBasedSolutions

Africa's Reforestation Efforts🌳 A unique reforestation project in Africa is showing real promise in the fight against desertification and poverty. Trees for the Future (TREES) is empowering farmers to plant biodiverse forest gardens These gardens not only restore degraded land but also provide families with food, protect the soil, and increase tree cover. The results are impressive! The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) certainly thinks so and last month awarded it the status of World Restoration Flagship. TREES is a model for reforestation that can be replicated around the world. Let's celebrate this positive step towards a greener future!🌱 #reforestation #africa #goodnews #environment #sustainability #TREES

Over a million species are at risk of extinction in this century. Desertification affects 2 billion people globally. Up to 40% of the worlds lands are degraded, effectively affecting half of the population and so on. Something needs to change fast. When it comes to conservation,sharing experience and best practices, policy-based research and policy-implemented research plus community led conservation is a climate change solution. Pastoralists too are part of the solution and not the problem. As we know, Africa’s silver-bullet is it’s youthful population. So are we really going succeed if we don’t involve 70% of the population?Youth and women’s organizations not receiving equitable funding, yet they are the ones working directly on climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Long term funding led by local needs, scalable, replicable financing is the way to go. Funding also needs to be of all types of lands to achieve the collective goal, not just forests, but also mangroves, peats, swamps and all carbon sinks collectively to achieve net zero. We can be the ancestors the future generations look back to with gratitude. #GLFAfrica #biodiversity #finance #youth #Africa #conservation #sustainable

With Southern Africa facing the worst effects of an El Niño induced drought. As Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi have declared a state of disaster and increased concerns about food security, the convening of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government takes on increasing importance. We take a look at SADC's Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan, and the organisation's approach to climate change response, sustainable development and environmental management. #climatechange #SADC #sustainability #development #environment