GBIF: The Global Biodiversity Information Facility’s Post

We were at IPBES 10!!! We are glad that Samuel Adu (Darlington) represented the ACEF - Africa Climate and Environment Foundation at the Tenth Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES 10) at the #WorldConferenceCentre from the 28th August to 2nd September 2023 in Bonn- Germany. This is where Global Leaders convened to discuss pressing issues shaping the future of our planet and to find sustainable ways of preserving Biodiversity and the Ecosystem. IPBES 10 will strengthen the science-policy interface for diversity and ecosystem services. The focus of IPBES 10 was mainly the thematic assessment of invasive alien species and their control, whose preparation was approved at IPBES 8 as well as delving into the discussions surrounding the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This framework presents a beacon of hope for the protection and restoration of nature, setting ambitious targets to safeguard biodiversity and ensure the well-being of both people and the planet. We firmly believe that the youth have a crucial role to play in conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration. They ought to engage in meaningful discussion to halt and Preserve Biodiversity Loss and put nature on the path to restoratation. Their voices are not only important but also necessary for finding effective solutions. It is not enough to simply listen to their concerns: we must actively involve them in shaping the future of our planet. The current climate crisis requires urgent action, and it is through meaningful engagement with young people that we can achieve tangible results. By including the youth in decision making processes, we tap into their creativity, passion and innovative thinking. They bring fresh perspectives and ideas that can lead us towards a sustainable future. #AfricaYouthClimateDeclaration #YouthForClimateAction #AfricaClimateSummit #CollaborationForChange #ClimateJustice NEVILLE AGESA Sharrif Injamu Robert Meya Tambe Honourine Enow Hadeer Ahmed Arab Bawa IPBES

The USAID - US Agency for International Development has granted US$3.9m towards a Sustainable Financing for Caribbean Regional Conservation Project. This project aims to ensure biodiversity and priority ecosystems in the Caribbean region are safeguarded through effective financing. The project will strengthen and enhance technical and institutional capacities to increase innovation and achieve sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation in the Caribbean. The USAID’s Sustainable Financing for Caribbean Regional Conservation Project will be implemented by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) in partnership with the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ). Funded by the USAID, the 5-year project will benefit 11 Caribbean countries: Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eW6eYMhg #biodiversityconservation #sustainabledevelopment

Saint Lucia is set to host theXXVI RedLAC Congress 2024, becoming the first Eastern Caribbean country to receive this honor. Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF), with the support of the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and in affiliation with REDLAC, will host the event in October 2024. The announcement was made during the closing of this year’s Congress in Cusco, Peru. The in-person four-day event is expected to attract approximately 250 delegates from 19 countries under the theme 30x30x30: The Path to 2030. Thirty-by-thirty (30×30) refers to efforts by the global community to conserve 30% of terrestrial and marine habitat by 2030. The event aims to bring into focus and emphasize the relentless drive to achieve these global targets within our national contexts and, more importantly, on a collective basis. Save the date and learn more: redlac-congress2024.org Funding for participation in this year’s Congress and preparation for RedLAC Congress 2024 was provided by French Agency for Development (AFD) and Fonds français pour l'environnement mondial (FFEM) through the Caribbean Regional Architecture for Biodiversity (CRAB) Project. The CRAB Project is designed to contribute to the development of sustainable and sufficient resources for the conservation of ecosystems in the Caribbean. It is being implemented by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund. #RedLAC2024 #SustainableFinancing #BiodiversityConservation #EnvironmentFunds

🔥 Igniting Change: Safeguarding Biodiversity from the Flames! 🌿 Capturing the essence of biodiversity and environmental conservation, CES proudly presents a snapshot from our latest project in collaboration with the South African National Biodiversity Institute. 📷 Photo by Wendy Maiwashe, Experienced Ecologist 🌼 Featured Flower: Syncarpha vestita Dive into the intricate beauty of Syncarpha vestita, a white flower with a mesmerising pink centre. Wendy Maiwashe, an experienced ecologist, expertly captured this natural wonder while conducting a comprehensive study for the development of Integrated Wildfire Management Plans (IWFMP) at Kirstenbosch and Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens. 🔍 Project Highlights: - 🌍 Location: South Africa - 🌿 Objective: Efficient fire management in biodiverse landscapes - 📚 Study Approach: Site evaluations, specialist interviews, legislative reviews, and scientific literature analysis 🔥 Fire Management for Biodiversity: Our multifaceted approach aims to create spatially explicit IWFMPs, ensuring the safety of visitors and the preservation of critical biodiversity. Join us in harmonising fire regimes and promoting environmental sustainability. 👍🏽 Like, Comment, Share, and spread awareness! Together, let's make a positive impact on our environment. #EnvironmentalManagement #CES #BiodiversityConservation #SyncarphaVestita #SouthAfrica

Join us on July 16th to hear about the inclusive processes undertaken in Chile and Mexico towards Target 3. We will engage with representatives Diego Flores Arrate, Chief of Protected Areas Department, Natural Resources and Biodiversity Division, Ministry of Environment of Chile, and Adán Peña, National Commissioner, National Commission of Protected Areas in Mexico joining us to share their countries’ work towards Target 3. They will discuss integrating Target 3 roadmaps in their NBSAP process, and how some countries are working to address OECMs in their 30x30 goals. Spanish translations will be available. Registration is required; find the details below: Advancing the 30x30 (Target 3), Latin American perspectives: Chile and Mexico July 16th, 10:00-11:30 Mexico, 12:00 -13:30 Chile and Washington DC, (1-hour ½) Register here: https://wwf.to/3XWSdYz. These webinars are organized by the Conservation Areas Initiative as we conclude the GEF-7 Target 3 project (Collaborative Planning for an Inclusive and Effective Conservation Approach to Target 3). Over the last two years, this project has supported national planning toward Target 3 in six countries: Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, and Zimbabwe. The webinars aim to share experiences and approaches on how countries are planning to fulfill Target 3 in ways that are inclusive, equitable, and effective.

LIFE GoodWater IP project organized the international conference “Let the waters flow: removal of dams, weirs and other obstacles for improvement of water quality and aquatic ecosystems in rivers” to introduce the implemented actions, plans and challenges in Latvia as well as to learn from good practices in other European countries. Conference was held on 20-21 September 2023 in Cēsis, Latvia. Dams or other obstructions on rivers not only hinder fish migration, but also have a negative impact on the entire river ecosystem and biodiversity. In Latvia, there are more than 1200 obstacles on rivers that impacts significantly more than half of river water bodies. Restoration of the natural flow of rivers face not only technological and financial problems, but also administrative, legal and socio-cultural barriers, requiring comprehensive knowledge and co-operation among experts and various stakeholders. During the first day (September 20) a field trip was held to visit the North-eastern part of Latvia to see the sites where removal of dams or other obstructions have been already implemented (including Beja Dam on river Alūksne) or expected. On the second day (September 21) conference hold the plenary session and discussions on various aspects related for successful implementation of river ecosystem restoration projects and good practice examples.   Photo: Līga Kārkle, Baltijas vides forums   You can see the conference presentations in English here: https://lnkd.in/d_4ezJix   #LIFEGoodWaterIP #LIFEprogramme #LIFEproject #Latvia #DamRemoval Maris Olte Magda Jentgen Pasaules Dabas Fonds (associated partner to WWF)

🌊 Last week, we participated in the CBD 4th #SOI Global Dialogue with Regional Seas Organizations and Regional Fishery Bodies in Seoul, South Korea. This event served as a crucial platform for enhancing regional #cooperation in implementing global ocean frameworks like the Global Biodiversity Framework. We explored cross-sectoral collaboration strategies, emphasizing the partnership between UNEP/MAP – SPA/RAC and the GFCM, and reviewed the progress toward the Mediterranean region's roadmap. Special attention was given to the #BBNJ Agreement. Expanding and deepening regional cooperation is vital for addressing shared challenges in biodiversity conservation and promoting a sustainable blue economy. #GBF #RFB #RSO