(Not a) Surprise! The world is not on track to achieve the 2030 nature goals, says a report ahead of UN Biodiversity COP17. We urgently need to accelerate action, especially for inland waters & coastal ecosystems. Here are 7 ways govts can speed up wetland action. The global report on progress makes it clear that inland waters and coastal ecosystems (aka wetlands) are lagging behind in both ambition and action. Rapidly scaling up investment and efforts to protect and restore healthy wetlands is central to achieving the global goals for nature as well as global goals on land degradation, climate mitigation and adaptation, and sustainable development. This joint briefing - developed by BirdLife International IUCN International Water Management Institute (IWMI) WWF WWT and Wetlands International - details 7 actions that Contracting Parties can take during and after CBD COP17 to accelerate wetland action - action that will drive progress towards the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework as well enhance synergies with the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and UN Climate Change, and other Multilateral Environmental Agreements, particularly the Convention on Wetlands. 1️⃣ Prioritise wetlands as vital natural infrastructure for biodiversity, climate and people. 2️⃣ Increase ambition and action on wetland restoration and conservation 3️⃣ Invest in wetlands as ultimate nature-based solutions for climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience, and as critical nodes in the global hydrological cycle. 4️⃣ Accelerate resource mobilization for inland water and coastal wetland restoration and conservation, and redirect harmful subsidies. 5️⃣Enhance practical cooperation with the Convention on Wetlands to strengthen KMGBF implementation and MEA synergies. 6️⃣Incorporate wetlands into subnational implementation of the KMGBF and strengthen connections with the Wetland City Accreditation scheme. 7️⃣Address direct & indirect drivers of wetland biodiversity loss & ecosystem degradation. Find out more in our joint briefing here: https://lnkd.in/eny7pZGX Coenraad Krijger Christine Colvin James Dalton Nina Mikander Megan Eldred Chaturangi Wickramaratne Laura MacKenzie Isabel Wallnöfer Tomos Avent Tina Redshaw Henk Ovink Philip Leonard Hannah Millbank Julia Migné Marsden Momanyi
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Time to really start beating the drum again for 'inland waters' (aka freshwater ecosystems)! UN Biodiversity COP17 is coming soon. Critical to hammer home the message that we can only achieve 2030 nature goals by accelerating action on rivers, lakes & other wetlands.
(Not a) Surprise! The world is not on track to achieve the 2030 nature goals, says a report ahead of UN Biodiversity COP17. We urgently need to accelerate action, especially for inland waters & coastal ecosystems. Here are 7 ways govts can speed up wetland action. The global report on progress makes it clear that inland waters and coastal ecosystems (aka wetlands) are lagging behind in both ambition and action. Rapidly scaling up investment and efforts to protect and restore healthy wetlands is central to achieving the global goals for nature as well as global goals on land degradation, climate mitigation and adaptation, and sustainable development. This joint briefing - developed by BirdLife International IUCN International Water Management Institute (IWMI) WWF WWT and Wetlands International - details 7 actions that Contracting Parties can take during and after CBD COP17 to accelerate wetland action - action that will drive progress towards the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework as well enhance synergies with the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and UN Climate Change, and other Multilateral Environmental Agreements, particularly the Convention on Wetlands. 1️⃣ Prioritise wetlands as vital natural infrastructure for biodiversity, climate and people. 2️⃣ Increase ambition and action on wetland restoration and conservation 3️⃣ Invest in wetlands as ultimate nature-based solutions for climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience, and as critical nodes in the global hydrological cycle. 4️⃣ Accelerate resource mobilization for inland water and coastal wetland restoration and conservation, and redirect harmful subsidies. 5️⃣Enhance practical cooperation with the Convention on Wetlands to strengthen KMGBF implementation and MEA synergies. 6️⃣Incorporate wetlands into subnational implementation of the KMGBF and strengthen connections with the Wetland City Accreditation scheme. 7️⃣Address direct & indirect drivers of wetland biodiversity loss & ecosystem degradation. Find out more in our joint briefing here: https://lnkd.in/eny7pZGX Coenraad Krijger Christine Colvin James Dalton Nina Mikander Megan Eldred Chaturangi Wickramaratne Laura MacKenzie Isabel Wallnöfer Tomos Avent Tina Redshaw Henk Ovink Philip Leonard Hannah Millbank Julia Migné Marsden Momanyi
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New research from Indigenous Leadership Initiative shows that investing in Indigenous Peoples' guardianship delivers massive social impact. Check out the below video to learn more 👇🏽
“What’s exciting about this report is that it’s confirming that the work they are doing is very important for the future of this planet and meeting important environmental and climate goals.” The findings of this new report are a game changer for conservation. The research, released this week, finds that First Nations Guardians programs create higher-than-previously studied transformative benefits for people, communities, and beyond. 🌎 It found that every $1 invested in Guardians programs generates an average of *$12* worth of benefits for communities, and $9 worth of benefits for Guardians themselves! These numbers go beyond what previous studies have been able to measure, and drive home that Guardians are unique: not many initiatives deliver that kind of return on investment. But who are Indigenous Guardians? They are often described as the boots on the ground for their communities, monitoring lands and waters, tracking wildlife and habitat, responding to emerging issues, and helping sustain ecosystems that provide clean water, carbon storage, and help protect biodiversity. These findings confirm that Guardians programs are not only powerful for First Nations. They are also a cost-effective, community-led model for helping Canada meet its goals for protecting nature and addressing climate change. That is something all Canadians can celebrate. Learn more about this study here: https://lnkd.in/g6q5vG-6
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Guardian Programs help community's reach environmental goals and provide meaningful jobs, but there are so many more positive impacts when we consider Social Return on Investment. Luhkewin Inc. is proud to support the work of Indigenous Guardians!
“What’s exciting about this report is that it’s confirming that the work they are doing is very important for the future of this planet and meeting important environmental and climate goals.” The findings of this new report are a game changer for conservation. The research, released this week, finds that First Nations Guardians programs create higher-than-previously studied transformative benefits for people, communities, and beyond. 🌎 It found that every $1 invested in Guardians programs generates an average of *$12* worth of benefits for communities, and $9 worth of benefits for Guardians themselves! These numbers go beyond what previous studies have been able to measure, and drive home that Guardians are unique: not many initiatives deliver that kind of return on investment. But who are Indigenous Guardians? They are often described as the boots on the ground for their communities, monitoring lands and waters, tracking wildlife and habitat, responding to emerging issues, and helping sustain ecosystems that provide clean water, carbon storage, and help protect biodiversity. These findings confirm that Guardians programs are not only powerful for First Nations. They are also a cost-effective, community-led model for helping Canada meet its goals for protecting nature and addressing climate change. That is something all Canadians can celebrate. Learn more about this study here: https://lnkd.in/g6q5vG-6
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“What’s exciting about this report is that it’s confirming that the work they are doing is very important for the future of this planet and meeting important environmental and climate goals.” The findings of this new report are a game changer for conservation. The research, released this week, finds that First Nations Guardians programs create higher-than-previously studied transformative benefits for people, communities, and beyond. 🌎 It found that every $1 invested in Guardians programs generates an average of *$12* worth of benefits for communities, and $9 worth of benefits for Guardians themselves! These numbers go beyond what previous studies have been able to measure, and drive home that Guardians are unique: not many initiatives deliver that kind of return on investment. But who are Indigenous Guardians? They are often described as the boots on the ground for their communities, monitoring lands and waters, tracking wildlife and habitat, responding to emerging issues, and helping sustain ecosystems that provide clean water, carbon storage, and help protect biodiversity. These findings confirm that Guardians programs are not only powerful for First Nations. They are also a cost-effective, community-led model for helping Canada meet its goals for protecting nature and addressing climate change. That is something all Canadians can celebrate. Learn more about this study here: https://lnkd.in/g6q5vG-6
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