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With extensive landscape degradation, projects like the Northern Forest Initiative play a crucial role in restoring ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and strengthening local economies. Speaking on Albania Radio Television’s DNA program, Nikolay Larionov, Conservation Action Project Officer at IUCN, highlighted the importance of aligning Albania’s restoration efforts with global frameworks such as the Bonn Challenge, which targets the restoration of 350 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, and the European Green Deal. The recent National Workshop on Sustainable Forest Management, held in late November in Tirana, provided Albanian stakeholders with advanced tools and knowledge to implement restoration projects effectively and meet international standards. The Northern Forest Initiative, a central component of these efforts, employs innovative approaches like Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) and Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR), focusing on the Bukovikj area in Macedonia and the Pashtrik-Morina area in Albania. 📺 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtXccc2t IUCN Eastern Europe and Central Asia Svenska Postkodlotteriets Stiftelse (The Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation) Macedonian Ecological Society

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay. How can we enable a #GreenTransition that is both just and peaceful? Find out how we can create an #EnvironmentOfPeace in SIPRI’s flagship report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dzjUTkYQ Find out more ➡️  https://lnkd.in/d2UfJ9V2

🌱 Community Champion Spotlight: Mike Paporo on Sustainable Bush Harvesting 🌱 Last week, we introduced you to Natasha, a student whose research is making waves in our community. Today, we shift our focus to a key community member, Mike Paporo, whose insights are helping us rethink the way we interact with our environment. 🪓 Sustainable Bush Harvesting: Mike Paporo has become a local expert on harvesting encroacher bushes in a way that respects and preserves our ecosystem. He stresses the importance of not cutting these bushes recklessly but instead adopting sustainable methods that ensure long-term benefits. “It’s not just about clearing the land; it’s about doing it right,” Mike says. 🌍 Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Mike’s efforts don’t stop at sustainability. He’s also playing a pivotal role in the local market with the success of fencing poles derived from encroacher bushes. These poles are not only meeting local demand but are also gaining popularity, creating a new income stream for the community. This initiative is transforming a challenge into an opportunity, showing the true potential of what our land can offer. 📈 Local Market Success: The rise of these fencing poles is a testament to what can be achieved when we combine sustainable practices with innovative thinking. Mike’s work is proving that sustainable harvesting can benefit both the environment and the economy, paving the way for a brighter future for our community. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the incredible work being done within our community. Together, we’re not just imagining a better future—we’re building it, one step at a time. #CommunityImpact #SustainableHarvesting #BushValueChain #Namibia #InnovationInAction #LocalMarketSuccess This project is proudly supported by the Mastercard Foundation through the RUFORUM Network, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, Okakarara Vocational Training Center, and the African Wild Dog Conservancy. https://lnkd.in/gv6AsD8K

Tangaroa Connections Collective: An International Indigenous Voice As a leading Indigenous business, Tangaroa Connections Collective advocates for the well-being of our whānau. Recent legislative changes have exposed critical gaps in support systems, affecting vulnerable communities. Now is the time for action. We call on global Indigenous leaders and businesses to unite with us in addressing these challenges and advancing the health and stability of our whānau. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

https://lnkd.in/dAmYamt5 Going Green with Game-Changers Multipurpose Co-operative on UNESWA FM 88.2 Theme: Bringing Change to Communities Through Climate Smart Agriculture

Kore Hiakai Zero Hunger Collective have released its latest resource, Kai Motuhake Re-indigenising and re-localising food systems: A starting place to tackle the legacy of colonisation in Aotearoa. A must read, think, and act article for all of us working in food systems across Aotearoa, and indeed abroad, as the themes are deeply transferable. Powerful questions arise - Why am I at this decision making table? Who do I represent? How do I honour their voice and bring their voice to this table? Who is at the decision-making table? Who is missing? How might you create space for them? Do I need to step back, so space is created for others whose voice needs to be heard? https://lnkd.in/gHqmUM45

register for insightful discussion on how we can individually become elements of change: https://lnkd.in/dqKC2iWc Huleji Sunday Oluwatobiloba Ojuoluwa Odinakachukwu Echeta #SBIclimatesolution. #climateactionnow

Collaborate - Innovate - Sustain Learn more about CASRI in this contribution by Ander Elgorriaga Kunze from Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco

On October 1, 2024, the SISU-konsortio hosted the "Good Future Morning Coffee," a thought-provoking event focused on sustainable lifestyles and the essential changes needed in our mindset and societal frameworks. Professor Arto O. Salonen led the conversation, featuring insights from Jukka Kajan (Pro Vege), and Michael Lettenmeier (EU 1.5° Lifestyles).   💡 The discussion highlighted various strategies for reducing carbon footprints and the critical role of accepting imperfection in our journey toward meaningful change.   🌱 In today’s political climate, the focus on immediate financial impacts often overshadows long-term visions. Decision-makers need to consider both short-term and long-term effects, as the costs associated with climate change continue to rise. Ignoring necessary climate measures is not only detrimental but also the most expensive choice we can make.   📺 Check out the recording with English subtitles here: https://lnkd.in/eS9tt8HS  

Biomimicry doesn’t have to be an invention. It could also be something remembered. At its core it is about creating systems that celebrate the inherent connection between people and the land. The Ahupua’a system of Kaua’i and the Alekoko Fishpond are ancient examples of some of the finest examples of biomimicry. Land strategies where simple designs create abundance for both land and for its people. #biomimicry #indigenousleadership