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?? Happy Half Moon! Biodiversity must be intact if we are to meet our climate goals. ?? In the 2021 #IPCC report on climate change, an international panel of experts acknowledged that ‘at least 30-50%’ of biodiversity must remain intact to meet climate goals: https://lnkd.in/ed-YKaBy Often, healthier #biodiversity enables nature to be a more effective ally against the climate crisis. To combat climate change, we need at least Half of our ecosystems preserved. ??? Nature Needs Half is a global movement with over 70 organizations united in the cause of protecting Half of the world's land and seas. ?? To help us achieve our target support us at WILD.org, and join the #NNH movement: https://lnkd.in/dF-qbRb7 #Forthewild

Kicking off this year-end impact season with a story shared by our Lakota partners: The Great Race ?? – where Magpie’s ingenuity and resourcefulness secured victory for the two-legged nation. As we face a time when sacrifices will be inevitable, WILD.org remains unafraid to take on bold and challenging goals. Like Magpie and our forebearers – Ian, Magqubu, Vance, and Maggie – we rely on creativity and nimble problem-solving, not brute force, to make a difference. ?? Commitment, community, and creativity carry us across our chosen finish lines. Your support helps us punch above our weight to protect #wildlife and #wild places. ?? Join us! Donate and check out our 2024 Annual Report on our website: ?https://wild.org/donate/ #Forthewild

Our story began exactly 50 years ago, and we couldn’t sum it up better than with the word 'relationships'. ?? Relationships that have changed the world. And to change the world, at WILD.org, we have always believed that stories are essential. They shape and reflect our culture. Through #storytelling, we build and strengthen relationships, encouraging understanding and empathy. For over 50 years, YOU’VE participated in helping WILD.org foster connections that have shaped our future. ?? Keep supporting these relationships: https://wild.org/donate/ #Forthewild

Dive into the WILD12 resolution ‘Urgent Mineral Withdrawal for all of the Black Hills ’! ?? The Black Hills are unceded Lakota territory, guaranteed for their "absolute and undisturbed use" by the Fort Laramie Treaties of 1851 and 1868, which remain upheld as supreme law under the U.S. Constitution. ?? However, the Black Hills, sacred to the Lakota, are threatened by #mining activities that violate the treaties and cause irreparable damage. The Lakota have called for a halt to mining through the U.S. Forest Service’s Mineral Withdrawal process, which would block new mining claims for 20 years. A proposed Mineral Withdrawal at Pactola Reservoir and Rapid Creek is currently supported by multiple Lakota councils and tribes. ??? For this reason, the resolution calls for supporting the Mineral Withdrawal at Pactola and advocating for its expansion to include the entire Pactola Reservoir and Rapid Creek Watershed. ?? Learn more about the #resolution: https://lnkd.in/dzYMEZax Beatriz Padilla Alan Watson Bill Masure #Forthewild

??? Today, we’re going behind the scenes at #WILD12, where we met inspiring people dedicated to protecting nature every day. One of these remarkable individuals is Joey Montoya, a Lipan Apache tribe member originally from Texas, and now living in California. Joey is a multimedia artist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, as well as the Founder and CEO of Urban Native Era, a fashion brand focused on elevating Indigenous visibility through fashion and design. ?? Tune in as we dive into Joey’s journey, the creation of his brand, and his impactful work to increase the visibility of Indigenous peoples: https://lnkd.in/dw9X_Khe ?? If you're one of our dedicated listeners, thank you for spending your time with us. If you enjoy our podcast, please share it and support us at WILD.org: https://wild.org/donate/ #Forthewild

Applying to the EXCELerator program? Swipe for 10 expert tips on how to write a winning application! ?? Join the eight EXCELerator program before 29 November 2024 and take your conservation career to the next level! ?? ?? APPLY: bit.ly/EXL2025-apply

"The state of South Dakota issues mining permits in as little as one day and has over three hundred mining permits pending so we are still fighting to save our way of life and preserve our land. And we are teaching our young people to fight so that when our elders pass, they can continue to fight until we get our land back." -Rick Two Dogs, at #WILD12. ?? Learn more about the outcomes of WILD12 in the Voices of Wilderness episode, “WILD12 Updates #2: ‘That’s a Wrap!’” ?? https://lnkd.in/dzpk5CAw? ____ ??? The 12th World Wilderness Congress (#WILD12) brought together thousands of delegates to coordinate and mobilize the protection of Earth’s remaining wilderness and wild places. WILD12, hosted by the Oceti Sakowin on behalf of the Sicangu Lakota Treaty Council, sought and united new actions and principles in the stewardship of Earth, with a special emphasis on reinterpreting #wilderness through Indigenous perspectives. ?? Learn more: https://wild.org/wild12/ ?? How can you support Rick Two Dog’s message? Endorse #WILD12 resolutions: https://lnkd.in/dBpDfPjv #Forthewild

Dive into the #WILD12 resolution ‘Empowering Ecological Outcomes by Honoring Treaties’! ?? Indigenous Peoples, including the Oceti Sakowin Oyate, have signed treaties recognizing their inherent sovereignty. ?? Currently, the Oceti Sakowin Oyate occupy less than 2 million acres as national governments violate these #treaties, negatively impacting their communities and the environment. For instance, the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) was approved in 2016 on treaty lands, threatening sacred rivers. ??? For this reason, the resolution calls for respecting and enforcing all treaties with Indigenous Peoples, resolving disputes as equals, and restoring the primacy of traditional laws of Indigenous Nations in national constitutions and courts. ?? Learn more about the #resolution: https://lnkd.in/dF9sigMm #Forthewild

?? Join the CoalitionWILD 2025 EXCELerator Program! Are you an environmental steward with a project idea ready to grow?Applications are open from November 1 to November 29, 2024! ?? Location: Online—join from anywhere in the world ??? Program Dates: January 9, 2025 - July 3, 2025 ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dt8Jeheg ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dDTxjN7P ?? Know someone in your network who has the dedication and drive to complete the program? Tag your friends and help them join this journey! #Forthewild

“As human beings we all have this space around us that is filled with energy, our spirit. This spirit is always above the ground. So we have a lot of effect on each other, it’s how we are all related.” -Vivian Delgado, at #WILD12. ?? Learn more about the outcomes of WILD12 in the Voices of Wilderness episode, “WILD12 Updates #2: ‘That’s a Wrap!’” ?? https://lnkd.in/dzpk5CAw? ____ ??? The 12th World Wilderness Congress (#WILD12) brought together thousands of delegates to coordinate and mobilize the protection of Earth’s remaining wilderness and wild places. WILD12, hosted by the Oceti Sakowin on behalf of the Sicangu Lakota Treaty Council, sought and united new actions and principles in the stewardship of Earth, with a special emphasis on reinterpreting #wilderness through Indigenous perspectives. ?? Learn more: https://wild.org/wild12/ ?? How can you support Vivian Delgado’s message? Endorse #WILD12 resolutions: https://lnkd.in/dBpDfPjv #Forthewild