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Decarbonizing Value Chains! All about livelihoods, socioeconomic impact, sustainable businesses and value chains and how carbon markets can transition mitigation funding to adaptation efforts! At the Madagascar Pavilion | 15:00 See you then!

We are thrilled to introduce AQUAHUB, a pioneering project transforming the future of sustainable, community-driven aquaculture! 🌊 In collaboration with the Zanzibari government, AQUAHUB is leading the way in regenerative farming of the sandfish sea cucumber, which is in high global demand. The sandfish (Holothuria scabra) is currently listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to overexploitation and habitat degradation. AQUAHUB is working to reverse this decline by establishing an eco-friendly hatchery focused on sustainable sandfish juvenile production. Through community-led sea ranching in natural habitats, we aim to restore wild populations and rejuvenate vital seagrass ecosystems. This initiative not only strengthens the livelihoods of Pemba's coastal communities but also plays a key role in fostering a thriving Blue Economy in Zanzibar. ▶️ Swipe through the visuals to discover why sea cucumbers are called the "Earthworms of the Ocean," explore our community-centred approach, and see how the AQUAHUB initiative is making a lasting impact on people, wildlife, and the health of our ocean. 🔗 For more insights visit https://bit.ly/3wmD7zB #reef-positive Seacucumber Consultancy pty. Ltd. Global Fund for Coral Reefs Blue Oceans Capital The Meloy Fund Deliberate Capital, LLC #AQUAHUB #MarineConservation #SeaCucumber #SustainableAquaculture #CommunityEmpowerment #BlueEconomy #Pemba #Zanzibar #BlueAlliance #PECCA

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 #Rwanda has made significant strides towards a low carbon economy by 2050, with 30.4% of its land now covered by forests, thanks to the Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. Key achievements include: 1. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Rwanda's commitment to the Bonn Challenge has led to the restoration of 2 million hectares of degraded land, increasing forest cover and contributing to global climate goals. 2. 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬: Established in Gatsibo and Huye, these centres ensure high-quality seed availability, promoting sustainable forestry and agroforestry practices. 3. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Through initiatives like Umuganda, millions of trees are planted annually, enhancing forest cover and engaging communities in environmental conservation. 4. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Nearly 38.4% of state forests are now efficiently managed by private investors through concession agreements. 5. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: The creation of Gishwati-Mukura National Park protects vital #ecosystems, while the expansion of #Volcanoes National Park will support mountain gorillas and local #communities. Rwanda's vision for sustainable forest management is a testament to the power of collaborative action in combating climate change and fostering environmental resilience. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Rwanda #Sustainability #GreenGrowth #ClimateAction #Reforestation #Conservation #Agroforestry #BonnChallenge #Biodiversity #ClimateChange

👋 We are pleased to welcome France Valley to #OBC ! We are excited to have them on board as we collaborate to create a framework that enables organizations to support #biodiversity restoration and protection. France Valley will play a crucial role, particularly in the temperate forest working group, which develops a taxonomy of practices that have a positive impact on biodiversity. At the same time, France Valley will contribute its expertise to the market group, where OBC partners with EY to effectively establish a #market that drives investments in biodiversity. Together, we aim to develop a #roadmap and define claims linked to biodiversity that will help companies achieve the Kunming goals.   📢 "Biodiversity has been at the heart of France Valley's mission, guiding our sustainable approach to forestry, viticulture, and agriculture. Partnering with the OBC strengthens our commitment to safeguarding the planet’s essential ecosystems as well as ensuring biodiversity remains a key focus in global dialogues." - Camille Constant head of ESG

This #EarthMonth, we’re excited to spotlight three UpLink - World Economic ForumEcopreneurs and winners of our 2023 forest-based challenges. These three winners have received prize money in addition to winning the UpLink challenges to help further support their inspiring projects. Today we’re spotlighting Easy Housing, a Uganda-based company, that focuses on creating affordable housing projects in emerging African communities with their climate-resilient building technology, while partnering with local labour to stimulate economies and ensure cultural integration of their projects. Their homes can withstand climate disasters, store carbon, upcycle plastic waste, and save energy. To learn more about our winners, visit manulife.com/impact. #ManulifeImpact Video description: "The importance of looking at forestry and the entire value forest chain from the forestry sector all the way to application of sustainable forest products is critical to nurturing forestry."

🌍 FrontAg Nexus: Driving Sustainable Agriculture in the Mediterranean 🌱 🫱🏽🫲🏼The FrontAg Nexus project has gathered for the 2nd General Assembly in Amman, Jordan, hosted by the esteemed partner, National Agricultural Research Center - NARC المركز الوطني للبحوث الزراعية. This meeting is a crucial opportunity to reflect on progress and spotlight the demonstration cases that are shaping the future of agriculture in the region. 🐟 The team, including UNIBO members (Gaia Moretti and Fabio Perotti), visited the Middle Jordan Valley—Deir Alla research station, where NARC’s innovative aquaponics and hydroponics systems have been designed and developed specifically for Jordan’s extreme weather conditions, promising sustainable solutions for local farmers . 💧At its core, the FrontAg Nexus Project demonstrates the socio-economic and ecological impacts of the Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus approach across the Mediterranean, aiming to enhance farming systems’ adaptation to climate change while improving livelihoods throughout the region. 👉🏼Stay connected for more insights as we innovate for a sustainable future! #FrontAgNexus #SustainableAgriculture #WEFE #Innovation #ClimateAdaptation #Aquaponics #Hydroponics #NARC #GreenFuture

🐫 You can grow food while greening the desert. 🌴 The most ambitious desertification action are the Great Green Wall initiatives, spanning continents and showcasing human ingenuity and collaboration. 🌿 African Great Green Wall * Aims to restore 100 million hectares * Stretches across 20 countries in the Sahel * Provides food security, jobs, and hope 🌱 🌾 China's Green Wall: The Three-North shelterbelt * Planting billions of trees * Started in the 1970s * Reduces Gobi Desert expansion * Improves air quality and agriculture 🌱 Australia's Green Wall Projects * Focus on sustainable land management * Combat desertification in key regions * Enhance biodiversity and community resilience 🌾 These initiatives show that a regenerative future is possible 🌏 💚 Even the most barren land can be turned into an oasis. #regenerative #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #agroecology #regenerativefarming #agroforestry #farming #tuin #tuinarchitectuur #permacultuur #permaculture #voedselbos

🐫 You can grow food while greening the desert. 🌴 The most ambitious desertification action are the Great Green Wall initiatives, spanning continents and showcasing human ingenuity and collaboration. 🌿 African Great Green Wall * Aims to restore 100 million hectares * Stretches across 20 countries in the Sahel * Provides food security, jobs, and hope 🌱 🌾 China's Green Wall: The Three-North shelterbelt * Planting billions of trees * Started in the 1970s * Reduces Gobi Desert expansion * Improves air quality and agriculture 🌱 Australia's Green Wall Projects * Focus on sustainable land management * Combat desertification in key regions * Enhance biodiversity and community resilience 🌾 These initiatives show that a regenerative future is possible 🌏 💚 Even the most barren land can be turned into an oasis. #regenerative #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #agroecology #regenerativefarming #agroforestry #farming #tuin #tuinarchitectuur #permacultuur #permaculture #voedselbos

🌿🌊 🇲🇬 The first National Workshop for the Sustainable Development of Seaweed Farming in Madagascar will take place on October 10 and 11 in Antananarivo. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, with support from the Integrated Growth Poles Project (PIC), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Global Seaweed Coalition (GSC), the Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (IH.SM), and Ocean-Farmers, this event focused to assess the current state of the seaweed farming sector in Madagascar and discuss its evolution towards a sustainable model. 🌍 International actors involved in the "seaweed revolution" and scientific experts from around the world were also invited to share their experiences and insights on the challenges of this evolution. 🚀 ✨ The seaweed farming sector offers significant export potential for Madagascar and represents an opportunity for economic and social development for coastal communities. Currently, the annual production of dried seaweed is approximately 3,000 tons with an estimated export value of $3.5 million USD, and Madagascar aims to increase this volume tenfold by 2030. #SeaweedRevolution #AtelierAlgocultureMada #PIC #usaidMadagascar #MPEB #IHSM #OceanFarmers #BlueEconomy #aquaculture #nosymanga #Toekarena_manga #Seaweedrevolution #resilience #Madagascar #SustainableDevelopment #coastalcommunities #seaweedfarmer #development #economicempowerment #seaweedfarming #SDG1 #SDG5 #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #EmpoweringWomen #Inclusion #EndGenderStereotypes #SDG8 #SDG14

🌳 Happy International Day of Forests 🤝 In the Philippines, ICEM, CIFOR-ICRAF, and the Landcare Foundation are leading a collaborative effort to breathe new life into the Manupali watershed, a critical zone in the Mindanao River Basin. 👨🌾 Together, supported by the ADB, we've launched five #agroforestry demonstration sites designed to revolutionize forest restoration and ecological farming practices with local farming communities. 👉 To learn more about the project, https://lnkd.in/gvkiAba 🌱 By implementing agroforestry services and agroecology systems, the project aims to weave ecological restoration into the fabric of local agriculture, rehabilitating natural waterways and cultivating green buffers that enrich both the land and the lives of those who tend it. 🌏 Together, we can create a sustainable future that harmonizes livelihoods, biodiversity, and resilience against the changing climate.    #ForestDay #AgroforestryRevolution #SustainableFutures #InternationalDayOfForests #ForestsAndFuture #IntlForestDay #GenerationRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions