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Mountains present a multitude of risks, in which elements of nature & societies meet & mix. ⛰️ ⚠️ Check out 5️⃣ insights towards systemic risk reduction in mountains: https://lnkd.in/ez5xTtKC via United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)

Land degradation threatens food and nutrition security, livelihoods, and ecosystems, with  an estimated 60 million people at risk of displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050. 🌍 Learn more about the causes, types, and examples for land degradation in this infographic. via CIFOR-ICRAF

Nature-positive cities are crucial to ensuring urbanization supports #biodiversity restoration, and creates a more sustainable and resilient world. 🏙️ 🌿 Both businesses and governments play vital roles in driving urban expansion that uses eco-friendly, circular, and sustainable solutions. By collaborating, public and private sectors can create an enabling environment for building more nature-positive cities. 🌍 via World Economic Forum

Securing #land rights for women can boost agricultural productivity and provide other household benefits, such as reducing hunger and poverty. 🌱 Despite these significant benefits, #women continue to own and control substantially less land than men, underscoring the urgent need to ensure women’s land rights. 🌍 👇 Check out some key statistics highlighting this gender gap in land ownership. More ➡️ https://stand4herland.org/ via Landesa

🌪️ Desertification is worsening sand and dust storms – reducing the associated risks requires a global effort. ➡️ More https://ow.ly/AtRk50UmznT via United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

#Mangroves are unique trees thriving in the intertidal zones of tropical and subtropical coastlines. Adapted to harsh conditions like salinity and intense sunlight, these ecosystems are exceptional carbon stores, helping sequester CO2 and combat #climatechange. 🌿 Learn more about their benefits and the threats they face. 🌱 via Friends of the Earth

⚡ #GEFcouncil68 has approved nearly $700 million in financing to improve chemicals and waste management, bolster water and urban resilience, and protect biodiverse areas in developing countries striving to meet international environmental goals, in partnership with civil society. GEF Council members representing 186 donor and recipient countries also approved the expansion of two flagship programs to increase support for Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Additionally, 17 countries, including nine Least Developed Countries (#LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (#SIDS), will receive Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (#GBFF) project preparation grants. “Our planet’s vital signs are flashing red – we need to work urgently to avert the collapse of the global ecological system that maintains life on Earth. Meeting the 2030 goals has our full attention, and we are committed to moving quickly through GEF-9 to tackle priority environmental needs in an inclusive manner,” said GEF CEO and Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodriguez. 🔗 Read full press release: https://lnkd.in/ebYC6TRR

#Agroforestry systems have been increasingly pointed out as a viable alternative to the extractivist paradigm represented by large-scale agribusiness in Brazil. 🌱 🐾 By adopting agroforestry practices, farmers can not only improve the productivity of their land but also contribute to environmental #conservation and long-term sustainability. 🌳 🌎 From rainforest to semi-arid ecosystems, learn in the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) article how the adoption of agroforestry practices can be applied across diverse ecosystems.

We need a systemic perspective to understand the complexity of drought risks, and find sustainable solutions. 🌱 💧 Check out the World Drought Atlas from UN Convention to Combat Desertification, European Commission, and IDRA ➡️ https://ow.ly/mKPB50Uk6FY via United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Climate change deepens existing inequalities and social injustices, limiting access to fundamental human rights. Learn why it is essential to put climate justice at the core of #ClimateAction. https://go.undp.org/oB2 via UNDP Climate