Regions4

📢Registration is now open for the 8th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities, taking place on October 26th as part of #COP16Colombia. As co-hosts, we are honored to invite local and subnational government leaders from around the world🌍, to participate in this pivotal event, running in parallel to #BiodiversityCOP16. This summit is a critical platform to amplify the vital contributions of subnational governments and cities towards the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Key Highlights: ➡️ High-level discussions with ministers, governors, mayors, and key stakeholders. ➡️ Announcements and launches of groundbreaking biodiversity initiatives, programs and publications by leading cities, subnational governments and our key partners. We look forward to welcoming you to Cali, Colombia! 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3WQShYU 🤝With ICLEI #COP16 #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #Sustainability #GlobalBiodiversity #LocalAction 

Very proud to share our recently launched website on Regions4 actions at #BiodiversityCOP16! Looking forward to connecting with subnational leaders and their allies in Cali, Colombia!

🌍 COP16 is not just a meeting, it's a powerful call to action, collaboration, and a renewed commitment to safeguarding our planet’s biodiversity for future generations. Together with our partners, we are gearing up for a strong presence at #BiodiversityCOP16. We’re hosting and supporting high-level side events, roundtables, and networking sessions that unite stakeholders from public and private sectors, global, national, and local leaders, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, civil society, the donor community, and academia. 🔗See how we are empowering regions to put an end to biodiversity loss: https://lnkd.in/eK8rtBqn      #COP16 #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #Regions4Future #ClimateAction #Regions4Biodiversity #ClimateAction #RegionsVoice #PazConLaNaturaleza #PeaceWithNature #Cali #Regions #Future

As we gear up for COP16, the first Biodiversity COP since adopting "The Biodiversity Plan: For Life on Earth”, we are proud to support our member Congope in training provincial leaders in Ecuador on their crucial role in global #biodiversity discussions. #COP16Colombia represents a pivotal moment where governments will assess our collective progress on global biodiversity goals and targets. With our online training session for COP16 and COP29 on #biodiversity and #climatechange, we hope to empower our Member Congope to amplify the inspiring voices of Ecuadorian provinces, sharing their extraordinary stories of #AmazonForest preservation in partnership with indigenous peoples and local communities. Together, we can make a difference.

🌍 A historic leap for #SouthAfrica! South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has signed the Climate Change Bill (now Act) into law. The new Act is a game-changer for South Africa's #subnationalgovernments as it establishes national #funding mechanisms to support municipalities in their #climatechange efforts, empowering local governments to tackle climate challenges effectively and build sustainable communities🌍 With the new Climate Change Act, South Africa takes a bold step towards a greener future 👏👏👏 🔗More information: https://lnkd.in/dheDDNDa #ClimateChange #GreenEconomy #Africa #climateaction #AfricanCities

📣 Registration for the 8th Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities is now open! This Summit, an official parallel event to UN Biodiversity #COP16, will take place on 26 October 2024 in the Blue Zone at the CBD COP in Cali and is part of a three-day program from 25 to 27 October. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4bYqJ-E Announced by #ICLEI and the City of Cali at the #ICLEIWorldCongress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, the Summit will continue a proud tradition. It will be the eighth such event since the first Summit convened 14 years ago. Over the past two decades, ICLEI, through its Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC), has collaborated closely with the United Nations Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Biodiversity COP host countries and cities, and key partners, such as Regions4 and UN Environment Programme, to elevate the voice of local and subnational governments at the Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP), ensuring that strong action is taken to create vibrant cities and regions, where people and biodiversity can thrive. Local and subnational government leaders from around the world, together with their key stakeholders, are invited to participate in targeted and high-level dialogues on implementation progress and the important issue of leveraging financing for and investment in biodiversity and nature at the local and territorial scale. We look forward to welcoming you to Cali! #ForNature  #BiodiversityPlan 💚 CitiesWithNature & RegionsWithNature

Indeed, it was a unique highlight of Regions4 General Assembly! It’s truly inspiring to see the incredible work at the Primatology Center in Rio de Janeiro. Seeing the challenges primates face in their natural habitats and the care taken to ensure their survival highlights just how urgent our conservation efforts are. It's encouraging to know that some species have already been saved from extinction—proving that it is possible. By supporting and expanding these critical conservation programs, we can help prevent the loss of these irreplaceable species and ensure that future generations inherit a world as rich in wildlife as the one we have today! I also love the tribute at our General Assembly by naming the rooms after species from the Primatology Center, such as leão dourado and caxiu preto 😊 🐒 This thoughtful gesture not only honors these remarkable animals but also highlights the importance of our collective work to protect them! Obrigada INEA - Instituto Estadual do Ambiente Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Thank you Jacqueline Abu for your outstanding organisation, enthusiasm and attention to detail, which made our experience a memorable one! #conservation #biodiversity #nature #futuregenerations #RiodeJaneiro #CPRJ #primatology #wildlife

"Leading by example remains the most powerful and convincing way to lead. This is why we are thrilled to welcome #Scotland and FM John Swinney as the new Regions4 President", says Natalia Uribe Pando, Secretary General of Regions4 👏👏. ➡️Did you know that Scotland has consistently been at the cutting edge of #climate and #biodiversity initiatives, aimning for #netzero emissions by 2045, five years ahead of the UK target? As a pioneer in #greenenergy, Scotland generates significant electricity from renewable sources like wind and hydro power. Scotland is also leading in #climateadaptation, implementing strategies to make communities and ecosystems more resilient to climate impacts. Scotland's proactive measures to tackle Loss and Damage and support the #GlobalSouth in facing climate impacts have deeply inspired Regions4. This dedication highlights Scotland's exemplary role in #climatejustice, showing a clear and strong commitment to ensuring that no vulnerable community is overlooked in the journey towards a #sustainablefuture. We trust that #Scotland will excel in leading Regions4's collective efforts, promoting regional collaboration and nurturing a future with people and nature at its core🤝 📝 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eS3GD_Rj

Exciting News from Governo do Estado do Paraná 🌍 Paraná is making history as the first subnational government to adopt biodiversity credits, aiming to offset the environmental impacts caused by businesses and industries through actions that benefit the State's Conservation Units. This innovative initiative, developed in collaboration with LIFE Institute, will be presented at the UN Biodiversity #COP16, in Cali, Colombia, this October. According to Rafael Andreguetto, Director of Environmental Policies at the State Secretariat for Sustainable Development (Sedest), the program targets 25 Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPNs) in Paraná, with plans to expand to municipal, state, and federal parks. The goal is to have the legal framework ready and operational by 2025. This pioneering policy marks a significant step towards sustainable development and environmental conservation. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach #COP16! #BiodiversityCredits #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #Paraná #COP16 #Conservation #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationInPolicy

For a network of proximity like Regions4, human connection is key. This is why our General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro from 26-28 June was a precious opportunity for sharing, networking, celebrating & mobilizing towards our shared goals. Inspirational stories, collaborative action and innovative solutions took center stage. 🤝Why was it so special? We had +130 participants from all over the world 🌎united by a shared goal. Conscious that we can't continue to do the same things and expect different results. Aware that we face unprecedented challenges, that we need to go faster, but also deeper, bringing all actors on board. Convinced that #subnational governments have a unique role to play in shaping a sustainable #future truly connected to #people and #territories. And that we need more stories of change & hope! ➡Regions4 has new political leadership! We are thrilled to welcome First Minister Mr. John Swinney from The Scottish Government as Regions4 President, Governor Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro @claudiocastrorj as Vice President #Americas, President @régionrsk @RachidElAbdi, Vice President #Africa, and Minister @GiorgioMaione of Regione Lombardia as Vice President #Europe.  ➡We adopted the Rio de Janeiro Political Declaration calling for higher recognition & inclusion of regions in the United Nations, through the creation of formal mechanisms in UN decision-making processes.  ➡ We welcomed Gauteng Provincial Government, #Pernambuco, #MinasGerais, and #Alagoas as new members of our network! 🤝   ➡Congratulations Susanna Rivero Baughman and Sergio Graf Montero as the first Regions4 Ambassadors, to amplify our global advocacy efforts! 📣 ➡ Our GA followed the Basque Country Sustainable Event certification🌿setting a precedent for future events at Regions4. Thank you Eusko Jaurlaritza - Gobierno Vasco Ihobe, Sociedad Pública de Gestión Ambiental del Gobierno Vasco for your precious legacy! ➡Our Financing #Resilience International Forum showcased critical gaps, opportunities & regional leadership driving innovative finance, cooperation & solidarity to accelerate action. ➡At the field trip to the Primatology Centre of Rio de Janeiro we explored firsthand the pioneering conservation efforts of Brazilian primate species 🐵INEA - Instituto Estadual do Ambiente A heartfelt thank you to all our members, participants & special thanks to our host, Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Obrigada pelo seu compromisso, carinho, alegria e entusiasmo na organização desta assembleia unica!  This year’s GA reaffirmed our commitment to a sustainable, just, and resilient future, laying the groundwork for global collaborative action ahead of key international events such as Climate COP30 in Brazil 2025. We remain committed and united in our mission to create a just and more resilient future for all.  #Regions4 #Regions4Future #RegionsVoice #Regions4Resilience #SustainableEvent #ErronkaGarbia