How can developing metrics & indicators #ForNature in a city context help drive ambition on urban nature?🏙️

Our 🆕 blog by WCMC CEO @jonnyecology, explores the benefits of measuring cities’ impacts & dependencies on nature to improve urban nature: tinyurl.com/yrzy3z49

Join Us!

UNEP-WCMC's expert will be at the Conexus conference 2024, discussing how cities can plan and integrate nature-based solutions to address urban challenges.

📅16 May 2024
📍Barcelona, Spain

For more info: eu1.hubs.ly/H094R9c0

Government staff can develop systems that organize how biodiversity information is produced and made available for effective decision-making with UNEP-WCMC’s latest suite of information systems guide and tools: eu1.hubs.ly/H094qCR0 🛠️🌐🌿

Climate change and #NatureLoss are not slowing down, so nature-based solutions (NbS) activity needs to speed and scale up. ⬆️ 🌿

Learn more about how and why we must deploy NbS effectively #ForPeopleForPlanet 🌳🌍: eu1.hubs.ly/H094pFB0

What makes palm oil so popular across the globe? 🌴

And how do we promote sustainable practices in palm oil supply chains to reduce deforestation and biodiversity loss? 👩🏾‍🌾

Find out more in our latest podcast episode 👉bit.ly/4bhoKMu

How can cities integrate nature-based solutions to address the many urban challenges?🏙️🌳

Our expert will be at the Conexus conference 2024, speaking about the Urban Ecosystem Accounting tool, a valuable framework to help city planners.

For more info: eu1.hubs.ly/H094sXV0

“Ecosystem-level thinking” by the private sector has real potential to drive widespread #biodiversity measurement and economic transformation 🌿🌍💸

Find out more in our blog from the UNEP-WCMC's Nature Economy team: tinyurl.com/ymdsjcuc

How can climate leaders deliver on promises of nature-based solutions for #ClimateAction ? 🌱🏞️🛠️

UNEP-WCMC’s Head of Nature-based Solutions outlines the key issues in our blog: tinyurl.com/27ejeynm

Carbon financing offers tremendous potential for funding ecosystem restoration in Europe but in reality, it is not so simple.🏞️

Our expert explains the opportunities and challenges in understanding carbon markets: eu1.hubs.ly/H093gHc0

What are the benefits of community monitoring and how can it help decision-makers to step up efforts to provide policy support?

Our report showcases how community monitoring led to reductions in deforestation in Liberia, Peru, and Uganda: eu1.hubs.ly/H093gkK0

The Nairobi UN Biodiversity Meetings start today, with delegates and experts working to advance the #BiodiversityPlan .

Agenda covers scientific and technical support for the plan, marine and coastal biodiversity, synthetic biology discussions, & more.
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UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen, emphasized the close links between planetary and human health, stressed the need for a whole-of government and whole-of society approach, and expressed her wish that #SBSTTA26 negotiations work towards a healthy planet. #biodiversity

UNEP-WCMC experts worked on a report modelling the potential development and conservation pathways that will influence the future trend of China's biodiversity. 🐼🌿
Here are excerpts from the report:
unep-wcmc.org/en/news/four-p…
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#DYK Soils store thousands of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide 🪱 🌱

UNEP-WCMC has started work supporting the Soil Health Benchmarks project on monitoring soil health. Learn more about the project and our involvement: tinyurl.com/tzwfdb9f

We are hiring! 💼

UNEP-WCMC seeks a highly motivated Associate Programme Officer with experience in ecosystem restoration to join our Nature Restored team.

Closing date: 15 May 2024
Apply here: tinyurl.com/y86ysvnj

Protecting plant health across borders and curbing the spread of invasive pest species is essential to⤵️

Tackle #biodiversityloss 🌎
Promote safe & sustainable trade practices 🏞️
Prevent the spread of 🌱 pests

This #PlantHealthDay , learn more from Food and Agriculture Organization: eu1.hubs.ly/H092g780

We are hiring! 💼

UNEP-WCMC seeks a highly motivated Associate Programme Officer with experience in ecosystem restoration to join our Nature Restored team.

Closing date: 15 May 2024
Apply here: tinyurl.com/y86ysvnj

This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay 🦆🐦, explore the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) and learn how it allows decision-makers to ensure nature and biodiversity-related considerations to strengthen conservation: tinyurl.com/bdhxuj3j

#WMBD2024 🦆🌿

Happy #WorldMigratoryBirdDay ! 🦆🦉🐦

As we observe today, here’s a 📽️ showcasing the cultural significance that migratory birds hold and how this helps with encouraging conservation efforts to safeguard their ecosystems⤵️

#WMBD