Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network - BES-Net

6 hours ago

#LandDegradation and desertification are serious issues for the #Sahel. ⚠️
Land loss can exacerbate existing challenges such as hunger, poverty and unemployment, conflict and vulnerability to climate change impacts.
But restoration and regeneration initiatives are paving the way for a sustainable and just future. 🌎🌿
Learn how areas of land restoration are enabling local communities to benefit from productive land whilst protecting biodiversity. ow.ly/kBoN50KfttK

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network - BES-Net

9 hours ago

Land degradation already affects more than 3 billion people worldwide. 🚨
Indigenous communities, who have close ties to nature, are among those most vulnerable to the negative impacts of land loss.
Learn how the continued destruction of the world's land area 🏔️🌱 can undermine indigenous peoples' lives, livelihoods and cultures. ➡️ ow.ly/ITCE50KfhRU

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network - BES-Net

1 day ago

From generation to generation, indigenous communities pass down knowledge, practices, customs that put nature first. 🙏🦋🐠
Hear 5 unique stories from around the world on how indigenous youth are part of sustainably using & conserving wild species 👉 bit.ly/3z19sK4

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network - BES-Net

2 days ago

Indigenous youth are important voices in conservation & sustainable use of wild species 📢💚 Yet, national policies & decisions often do not involve them
5️⃣ storytellers share their perspectives on how to tap into indigenous & local knowledge #ForNature
👉 bit.ly/3z19sK4

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network - BES-Net

3 days ago

#DYK that 25% of the world’s land area is managed by indigenous peoples and local communities?
By harnessing traditional knowledge, IPLCs have sustainably used and safeguarded their land resources, making them key actors in #LandRestoration initiatives worldwide.
Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/VUrA50KfRuw

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network - BES-Net

3 days ago

Respect ✅Reciprocity ✅Responsibility✅.
For many indigenous peoples & local communities, sustainable uses of wild species are embedded in knowledge, practices and spirituality.
5 indigenous storytellers share wisdom been passed down to them. Join us 👉bit.ly/3z19sK4

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