Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area - KAZA TFCA的动态

Did you hear about South Africa's draft National Biodiversity Economy Strategy? The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) published the draft National Biodiversity Economy Strategy on 8 March 2024 for public comments. The Strategy proposes four objectives: 1. Leverage biodiversity to enhance the ecotourism industry in sea and conservation lands. 2. Promote the use of game from wildlife systems to spur transformation and conservation-compatible land use. 3. Encourage consumptive use of marine and freshwater resources to foster socio-economic development. 4. Structure the bioprospecting, biotrade, and biodiversity-based production sector to benefit communities. AWEI submitted suggestions to bolster this strategy and ensure the focus is on conserving biodiversity while ensuring benefits for all South Africans from the sustainable use of wild species and their natural habitats. What's your opinion of the strategy? Read AWEI's comments here: https://lnkd.in/dJVCcFXU #BiodiversityEconomyStrategy #WildlifeEconomy #SustainableUse #NatureBasedSolutions #NatureBasedLivelihoods #ConservationLandUse

"In addition to the ecological restoration of watersheds and mangroves, the aim is to improve the livelihoods of farmers and fishermen throughout the green economy (agriculture and forestry) and blue economy (fisheries and marine value chains)."

FORESTRY IMPROVEMENT IDEA: OUR AFFORESTATION, REFORESTATION AND REVEGETATION PROJECT Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited, a Carbon Developer based in Papua New Guinea, is leading efforts to restore the environment through afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation projects. Our work involves planting native trees and vegetation to rehabilitate degraded lands, boost biodiversity, and capture carbon. These projects play a crucial role in combating climate change while providing sustainable livelihoods and safeguarding essential ecosystems for local communities. By integrating scientific research, community engagement, and traditional knowledge, we ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of our initiatives. Our mission is to transform barren landscapes into flourishing forests, fostering a greener, more resilient future for the region and beyond. #Afforestation #ClimateAction #SustainableForestry

FORESTRY IMPROVEMENT IDEA: OUR AFFORESTATION, REFORESTATION AND REVEGETATION PROJECT Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited, a Carbon Developer based in Papua New Guinea, is leading efforts to restore the environment through afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation projects. Our work involves planting native trees and vegetation to rehabilitate degraded lands, boost biodiversity, and capture carbon. These projects play a crucial role in combating climate change while providing sustainable livelihoods and safeguarding essential ecosystems for local communities. By integrating scientific research, community engagement, and traditional knowledge, we ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of our initiatives. Our mission is to transform barren landscapes into flourishing forests, fostering a greener, more resilient future for the region and beyond. #Afforestation #ClimateAction #SustainableForestry

?????????????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????????????????????? One thing I have noticed several times in my #conservation journey is that to have a successful community engagement, all key #stakeholders must be involved. There are times we are tempted to deal with only one party, either due to familiarity, preference, or resource constraints. However, these often lead to several issues, particularly about the project's sustainability and impact.? Let me give you an example: ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? sponsored by The Explorers Club and The Philip Stephenson Foundation . Although this project deals directly with community members and fishermen within the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site, we realised that for effective monitoring, we had to fall upon the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission within the landscape. Not only them, but the chiefs and elders of the communities as well. These stakeholders brought new insights and different dynamics to the project that have positively impacted it. The chiefs and elders helped us with the site selection for a sea turtle hatchery; the community members acted as volunteers for sea turtle surveys, while the Forestry Commission acted as the supervising body that keeps everything running, even in our absence. True, some of these come with their own challenges, such as misunderstandings among some parties and financial constraints, among others, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. We also held joint training sessions, which further deepened the bond between them. Now, the project can run successfully with or without our direct presence in the landscape. This shows the power of stakeholder engagement and collaboration. #communityengagement Michael Ochem UN Biodiversity A Rocha Ghana African Climate Reality Project

?? REFloC Project Update: Listening to Voices from the Communities ?? This week, we held our first focus group discussions in Kpeve, Golokwati, and Goviefe Todzi, three communities in Ghana's Afadjato South and South Dayi districts in Ghana where the #Weto landscape is located. These conversations have been incredibly enriching, providing insight into how local communities perceive and respond to changes in forest health, land use, and livelihoods. The focus groups are designed to delve into how collective and individual experiences shape strategies for resilience and well-being. From stories of adaptation to expressions of concern over environmental changes, the discussions have brought to light nuanced perspectives that often remain unheard in broader policy dialogues. We also began stakeholder interviews, speaking with representatives from an environmental CSO to gain deeper insights into the connections between communities and key stakeholders involved in conservation efforts, governance, and community development. These conversations are helping us frame our findings in ways that can inform actionable solutions at multiple levels. This work is only possible because of the trust and collaboration with local communities and partners. By grounding our approach in participation and local expertise, we aim to contribute knowledge that bridges the gaps between research, policy, and practice. UN Environment Programme, UNDP Ghana, Ghana Forestry Commission, FAO, CIFOR - Center for International Forestry Research, IUCN #REFloC #ForestConservation #CommunityResilience #ParticipatoryResearch #SustainableDevelopment #PolicyAndPractice #Ghana Leiden University College The Hague

Last week (18-20 September 2024) I managed to attend a 3 days expert panel on NBSAPs at Pamuzinda Safaris. The expert panel consisted of various agencies from the Government of Zimbabwe which included EMA, AGRITEX, University representatives, Conservation Based Organizations and Forestry Commission. The major thrust of the 3 days caucus was hinged on revising national targets for the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for each target of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Some of my key take away points were on Target 4 which focuses on Halting Species Extinction, Protecting Genetic Diversity, & Managing Human-Wildlife Conflicts. The major action points will be hinged on developing and implementing strategies to promote sustainable management practices, reducing HWC, promoting coexistence and increasing benefits accruing to indigenous and local communities by 2030.

Publication Launch ???? Forest Factor | an analytical brief that looks at the KMGBF through the lens of forest biodiversity ???? Published jointly by UN Biodiversity, FAO, and the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat, The Forest Factor is a clear, analytically driven message highlighting the importance of restoring and conserving forest biodiversity and sustainable forestry practices in achieving the implementation of the goals set in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF). The Forest Factor: ?? Highlights how important forests are for sustaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and regulating climate systems ?? Provides policy recommendations and pathways for countries to align forest management and biodiversity conservation measures ?? Calls for the integration of forest restoration into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) as the way forward for achieving the KMGBF targets Full Report:?bit.ly/3AcjZXo

Join us online for a GLF Africa Hybrid Conference session to explore key knowledge products and monitoring tools to support the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, as well as three African UN World Restoration Flagships: African Farmers Transforming Food Systems, the Great Green Wall, and Regreening Africa—leading examples of large-scale, long-term ecosystem restoration recognized by the Decade. ? Organized by FAO, UNEP and the UN Decade, the session will explore: ·????????The main achievements of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration after three years of implementation ·????????The key knowledge products and monitoring tools developed to support the implementation of the Decade ·????????Good practices, success factors and lessons learned from UN World Restoration Flagships to help the African restoration community accelerate and upscale effective restoration efforts that recover ecosystem health and productivity and provide benefits for nature and people ? Speakers ·????????Tiina V?h?nen, Deputy Director, Forestry Division, FAO ·????????Natalia Alekseeva, Coordinator, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, UNEP ·????????Eliane Ubalijoro, CEO at CIFOR-ICRAF ·????????Erick Ombija, Founder and CEO at Ecosystem Restoration Alliance of Kenya (KERA) ·????????Mieke Bourne, Engagement with Restoration Evidence and Regreening Africa lead at CIFOR-ICRAF ·????????Damas Poda, Forest Expert, FAO, Burkina Faso ·????????Enoch Makobi, Country Director Uganda, TREES FOR THE FUTURE ? To attend, please register for free at?https://lnkd.in/dZrjny32

Shifeta emphasises the crucial role of collective efforts in reversing biodiversity decline: The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta called for unity among individuals, organizations, governments, and businesses to tackle the underlying causes of biodiversity loss, highlighting the impact of human activities on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental deterioration. Addressing the nation’s observance of International Biological Diversity Day this week, Shifeta emphasized the crucial role […]