Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area - KAZA TFCA的动态

The International Day for Biodiversity 2024 – Be Part of the Plan This year’s theme “Be part of the plan”, is a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity. This is by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (The Biodiversity Plan)?which offers opportunities for #cooperation and #partnerships among diverse actors such as #localcommunities, governments, NGOs, Indigenous people, businesses and individuals – believing that everyone has a role to play and therefore can Be Part of the Plan. ?? The Biodiversity Plan was adopted during the?COP 15 and aimed to support the achievement of the #Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, the Plan seeks to build on the Convention’s previous Strategic Plans of a world living in #harmony with nature by 2050. In light of this, allow me to tough on 2 key elements: #ClimateChange and #Human Behavior. ?? The question on the effect of #climatechange on biodiversity cannot be ignored as it has #altered, #destroyed and #threatened the various #ecosystems. The risk of extinction of some of the plants and animal species has continued to increase with climate change. With global warming some plants and animal species have become extinct while others have moved to higher latitudes towards the Earth’s poles. ?? Human Behavior has also greatly contributed to loss of biodiversity with increased land use. Examples of such behaviors include #overfishing, #hunting and #poaching, use of chemical #pesticide and emission of harmful #gasses among others. Humans have altered and reshaped the natural habitats hence resulting to loss of biodiversity. ? Therefore, there is need for all of us to collaboratively work to protect and enhance our biodiversity and there is no other right time to do so than NOW! #InaternationalDayofBiodiversity_BePartofthePlan #Climatechange #HumanBehavior #SustaianbleDevelopment Ivan T. Dr Renuka Thakore Gloria Kelego Monica Dongre CorpsAfrica CorpsAfrica/Kenya The Okra Network GSFN CDS Kenya CDS International

?? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ?? ?????????????? ????????????????????-?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????? Recent studies and the Global Biodiversity Framework underscore the vital role of management initiatives led by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in achieving #conservation goals, addressing climate change, preserving biodiversity, and fostering a more ecologically just world. Despite this recognition, the most effective methods to support and expand these initiatives, as well as the factors influencing their adoption and scalability, remain unclear.?This study investigated the factors driving the rapid expansion of a network of Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) in #Fiji led by #Indigenous communities. Learn how the presence of support organizations, engagement with local opinion leaders, distance to tourism hotspots, and other factors impacted #LMMA adoption in our latest article summary: https://lnkd.in/gKiuMQ2F Arundhati Jagadish Conservation International Blue Nature Alliance Imperial College London Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London Catalyzing Conservation Morena Mills ???????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ???? ???????????? ????????????.

Summary of an article by Jadadish and others on scaling Indigenous-led management of seascapes. Great short read!

9 Days until the Launch! ?? Green Wings: A Step Towards Global Biodiversity ?? The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework represents a landmark commitment by countries worldwide to conserve and restore our planet's biodiversity. The agreement includes ambitious goals like halting biodiversity loss, safeguarding at least 30% of the world's land and oceans, and restoring 3 billion hectares of ecosystems by 2030. #KunmingMontreal At Sustainability Leadership Kosova, we're aligning our Green Wings project with these global efforts. By leveraging innovative drone technology and the natural power of seed bombs, we're working to restore Kosovo's forests and contribute to this global push for biodiversity conservation. We embody the spirit of the Kunming-Montreal Agreement by prioritizing: ?? Reforestation: Planting native species to restore habitats and enhance biodiversity. ?? Climate Resilience: Mitigating climate change by capturing carbon and stabilizing ecosystems. ?? Sustainable Development: Engaging communities and empowering youth for a greener future. Stay tuned for more updates on how Green Wings is turning this vision into reality! ???? Indira Kartallozi Faruk Foniqi Projekt O2 Perparim Rama USAID @RaiffesienBankKosova @TheideaspartnershipUK @ElisabethGowing #Mosemerrmalin #GreenWingsProject #SustainabilityLeadershipKosova #KunmingMontrealAgreement #BiodiversityConservation #Reforestation #ClimateSmartSolutions

Indigenous Peoples comprise just 6% of the global population, but they protect a huge percentage of what’s left of biodiversity on Earth. This Biodiversity COP, ICIMOD is joining arms with those seeking to give these groups the opportunity to be recognised, and rewarded, for their vital contributions – specifically by pressing for other effective conservation measures (OECM) to be cemented in UN processes, supported through conservation financing, and facilitated through national policies. Ensuring Indigenous-led conservation work counts towards national conservation targets is not just a route to ensuring traditional knowledge holders’ work as custodians of biodiversity is financially rewarded. It might also pave the way for increased land rights and legal protections. Join us at two side events on OECMs where ICIMOD’s Biodiversity Lead, Sunita Chaudhary, will be presenting: - Action for Peace and Biodiversity ??Mavecure – Business and Industry Organizations meeting room, Plaza One ? 18:00 - Exploring Voluntary Commitments by Non-state Actors in Advancing Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs): Insights from China and International Perspectives ??Cocuy – Marie Khan Women's Caucus room, Plaza One ? 10:10 Follow our social media for updates and visit our landing page for more information: www.icimod.org/cbdcop16. #COP16Colombia #ForNature #HKH2CALI Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Srabani Roy Nakul Chettri UN Biodiversity, Pradyumna Rana, David Potter

India’s Updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2024-2030): Paving the Path in Global Biodiversity Conservation In a landmark move, India has launched its updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2024-2030), aligning closely with the goals set in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted at COP15, and reinforced at COP16 in Cali. This ambitious roadmap underscores India’s commitment to biodiversity preservation, sustainable development, and climate resilience. Key Highlights: ?? Global Alignment with Kunming-Montreal Framework: India's strategy reflects its dedication to global biodiversity targets, including commitments discussed at COP16 in Cali, strengthening its leadership on the world stage. ??Incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge and Community Engagement: Recognizing the critical role of local and indigenous communities, the plan emphasizes inclusive, community-based conservation practices. ??Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Resilience: Prioritizing restoration and conservation of vulnerable ecosystems to enhance climate adaptability and environmental health. ??Sustainable Development Through Biodiversity: Bridging biodiversity with economic growth, the strategy promotes a sustainable model that supports both environmental and socio-economic objectives. India’s renewed focus represents a significant step toward a future where development and biodiversity can coexist harmoniously. This comprehensive strategy offers a powerful blueprint for meeting international conservation goals and ensuring a thriving natural world for generations to come. ?? Go through the attached document for more details. #COP16 #Biodiversity #KunmingMontrealFramework #India #Cali #2024 #ClimateAction #NatureConservation #SustainableDevelopment

I know I'm not alone in feeling like the outcomes from the recent Biodiversity COP in Cali, Columbia are deeply disappointing & insufficient to address the nature crisis the world is facing. For those unfamiliar with this meeting, it was the first biodiversity summit since the agreement of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in 2022. This framework effectively commits world governments to protect 30% of land and seas by 2030; restore 30% of degraded eco-systems; end harmful subsidies to the tune of $500 billion/year; and provide funds of at least $20 billion/year from developed countries until 2025 (rising to $30 billion/year up to 2030), among a host of other measures. It's an ambitious and necessary framework to halt the decline in nature. Closing the meeting without a quorum after delegates had to depart to catch flights they couldn't afford to change seemed an apt metaphor for the progress so far.?? ? There were a few positive outcomes from the meeting itself, with agreement on a nature fund paid for by the users of genetic resources, and the inclusion of indigenous communities in official decision-making. But overall, a step change is required with key targets missed by miles- with commitment of less than $400 million against the $20 billion target, and less than 25% of participating nations putting forward new national biodiversity action plans.?? ? It was heartening to see lots of initiatives outside the formal negotiations- a commitment from over 500 companies and financial institutions to nature-based reporting is a big step up from just over 300 at the beginning of the year. A few months ago, I was shocked to see a stat that only 5% of companies have carried out an assessment on their impact on nature, and less than 1% have assessed their dependencies on nature. ? It feels like this is a wave that is only going to grow. Funds were also committed to coral reef preservation and high seas protected areas, with the money coming from a mix of government and philanthropic sources. This type of partnership feels like another wave with potential benefits for nature.?? ? #Nature #COP16 #Biodiversity #NaturePositive #Conservation #Forests #Oceans #KunmingMontrealFramework?

?? Exciting News from the Mediterranean and Beyond! ?? We are thrilled to share that the UN University – Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), Secretariat of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI), and the Alliance for Mediterranean Nature & Culture (AMNC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)! This builds on fruitful collaboration over recent years. It reinforces our shared commitment to promoting biocultural diversity by synergizing efforts in biodiversity conservation and restoration, with a special focus on the relationship between nature and culture. Across the Mediterranean and the globe, Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (#SEPLS) & Cultural Landscapes & Seascapes (#CLS), managed sustainably by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, play a critical role. These areas not only contribute to biodiversity conservation and climate action but also enhance the socio-ecological resilience of local communities. They are indispensable for achieving the targets of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Together, we aim to: ?? Enhance the impact of our work for preserving SEPLS & CLS as critical areas for biodiversity conservation, climate action and socio-ecological resilience of communities. ?? Support the GBF by promoting policies that value these landscapes and seascapes as key to biodiversity conservation. Through joint research, events and other activities, we look forward to driving meaningful change toward a sustainable future for people and nature. Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey together! #Biodiversity #EcosystemRestoration #NatureAndCulture #GlobalBiodiversityFramework #CollaborationForChange #IPLC #GBF Yolda Initiative , UN Biodiversity , Global Environment Facility , UNDP , IUCN

?? Over 190 countries will convene at #COP16 from 21st October to 1st November 2024 in Cali, Colombia, under the theme of "Peace with Nature", which will serve as a powerful call to action. With just six years left to achieve the global biodiversity targets adopted in 2022, COP16 Colombia represents a critical moment to mobilize #finance and scale action on nature. ?? Specialized in #NbS projects since 2010, we are firmly convinced that #biodiversity cannot be longer decoupled from #climate. These past few months, we have been working assiduously on an impact management approach that integrates biodiversity measure indicators. Biodiversity is one of our major pillars to report the ecosystemic services generated by our projects. ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? ????????????????: ???? We have been invited by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) delegation to present and promote The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) and one of our pilot projects for #certification: Nari?o in Colombia. ???? We have also been invited by the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) to promote our ecosystemic impact approach as a pilot in the IABP framework. We'll present our Guizhou project (China) as a showcase. ???? As?a member of Organization for Biodiversity Certificates (OBC) Framework, we'll participate at the presentation of OBC's?Methodology Consortium (MC) and OBC's market approaches. These different topics will be introduced by Carole Renner (Head of Impact Department) and Pierre Gaches, Chief Development Officer. #sustainabledevelopment #sustainability #event #environment #naturebasedsolutions

During #COP16Colombia takes place in Cali, another part of my #sabbatical journey is coming to an end. I have been to Chinas most south-western province Yunnan and to its capital, Kunming for two weeks. Here, the previous World #Biodiversity Conference could not be held in 2020 due to COVID. It finally was held two years later in Montreal, where the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was adopted. During my stay, I tried to enjoy the (still) rich nature and biodiversity e.g. in Xishuabanna, in southern Yunnan. Here, close to the border with Laos and Myanmar, is China's largest botanical garden, which I enjoyed visiting. The picture below was taken there. The old COP poster now servea as decoration in the staff canteen. After researching some scientific articles (e.g. by Zhen Ma 2020, https://lnkd.in/e_H3-jXq), I realised that the rapid, apparently politically driven development in this region is putting great pressure on the region's rich biodiversity and traditional land use. Wet rice cultivation has become almost impossible in the last years and the people (various minorities) are being forced to radically change their way of life. Thus, making 'Peace with Nature' is also an issue here. I hope that the outcomes of the COP16 will be commensurate with the seriousness of the situation - here and in other parts of the world. The GBF aims to reverse the rate of biodiversity loss by addressing its direct and indirect causes. It guides global biodiversity policy through four overarching goals for 2050 and a set of targets for 2030. Participants of the COP16 will review the status of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, including alignment with national biodiversity strategies and action plans, and resource mobilisation.