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Forests naturally absorb CO₂, making them essential in the fight against climate change. Through afforestation and reforestation, we can capture carbon, reduce emissions, and protect biodiversity. Investing in forestry is key to a sustainable future.  #SEEFA #SaveIrishForestry

❗ Friday Weekly Topic. DID YOU KNOW #42 🌳 🌍 Forestry plays a vital role in the #HorizonEurope program! 🌱✨ It's all about sustainable forest management, boosting biodiversity, and fighting climate change. 🌎💚 By investing in innovation, #HorizonEurope supports forest-based industries, rural development, and greener solutions. 🌲💼♻️ #GreenFuture #ForestryInnovation #HorizonEurope

Get to know Envira Amazonia, a forestry project currently in our Climate Impact Portfolio. This project supports the conservation of 39,300 hectares of the Amazon Rainforest that were in danger of being cut down to make way for cattle grazing areas. Learn more about how this project fights climate change and improves Brazillian livelihoods at https://lnkd.in/dFtbknN5 ?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_content=climate-impact-portfolio You can help remove carbon from the atmosphere by supporting the Envira Amazonia project. Purchase carbon offsets today to support this and other impactful climate projects in our portfolio. Explore our Climate Impact Portfolio at https://lnkd.in/dGcTpMWx 📸Carbonext #sustainabletourism #carbonoffsets #conservation

Is it really too late to prevent climate catastrophe? Although the situation is serious, there is still an opportunity for humanity to avoid the worst of climate change.  Every tenth of a degree matters, as the IPCC reports show. UNEP's latest emissions gap report found that if it cut greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent by 2030, the world could limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5°C. This would be possible by increasing funding and focusing on low-carbon development in transport, agriculture, and forestry. #MinistryofEnvironmentandWater #climatechange #myths

Ahead of the general election on 4 July, we published a #CalltoAction document, Trees for People, Place and Nature: Growing Trees for Tomorrow's needs, setting out four key areas for government to recognise and act on. We are calling for the next government to commit to working with the forestry profession to unlock the potential of our trees, woods and forests, in support of delivering against the timber, biodiversity, and climate crises. You can read the document here: https://lnkd.in/g7nrnJdc

The World Economic Forum estimates that more than half of global GDP (about $44 trillion) is moderately or highly dependent on the natural world. Agriculture, forestry and fisheries all rely on natural systems such as pollination, water purification, soil fertility and climate regulation. Protecting the Earth’s biodiversity isn’t just good practice, it’s essential. Join us as we explore a wide range of issues related to biodiversity and some of the science-based solutions that can be used to deliver sustainable infrastructure. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3CkdAtX #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Infrastructure #APEMGroup 

Today, let's take a moment to appreciate the vital role that forests play in sustaining life on our planet. From providing clean air and water to supporting biodiversity and combating climate change, forests are truly our lifelines. Let's commit to protecting and preserving our forests for future generations. Whether it's planting a tree, supporting sustainable forestry practices, or simply spreading awareness, every action counts! Together, let's ensure a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future. #Apiary #ApiaryTechnologies #WorldForestryDay #ProtectOurForests #SustainableFuture #IntlForestDay #ClimateAction

This #EarthDay2024, we recognize the vital role Canadian forestry can play in helping mitigate the impacts of climate change. Whether its harnessing wood for construction or transitioning to greener everyday alternatives, our forests stand as a cornerstone of sustainability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMDyEmtW

Exciting news! 🌿 The Bangkoeunphal Declaration, crafted at the 10th CSO Forum on Social Forestry in ASEAN, sets the stage for a bold, transformative approach to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. By championing the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, ASEAN is driving a transformative shift in forest management for a more sustainable future. Read more about this call to action: https://lnkd.in/dERAwt2z #linkingpeoplesandforests

We built this year a solution that has a potential to change how we treat forests in Europe. We named the product Impact Forestry - we will reward landowners if they move away from clear cutting and keep their forest standing. Europe has ambitious climate goals but lacks concrete actions how to get there. Impact Forestry is a concrete step towards solving that. We are using data and scientific models to choose the best behaviour for every hectare of forest in Europe. With that making European forests also more resilient to the climate change. Ingeborg Mägi was leading WWF forestry projects in Africa before, now she is leading our Impact Forestry product. She explains in the article (link in the comments) how we built this and why is it important.