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📍 10 interesting facts about Cape Verde 🇨🇻 1. No one lived in Cape Verde Islands until 1456 2. Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau were once one country. 3. People in Cape Verde are either African or Portuguese 4. The long-eared bat is the only native animal to the islands. 5. Sugar cane liquor is the national drink 6. Only 10% of the land is suitable for Agriculture 7. There are more Cape Verdeans living in abroad than there are in the country 8. It is estimated that there's one goat for every 2 people on the island 9. Cape Verde is the third largest nesting site for loggerhead turtles 10. It is rude to eat in public without sharing your food

“The work isn’t done in one day, but every day is a new beginning.” 💚⁠ ⁠ Planting trees to uplift the Hill Tribes in Thailand is a powerful blend of environmental revival and poverty relief. Through the magic of agroforestry, we're restoring landscapes ravaged by decades of unsustainable farming.⁠ Supporting Thailand's Hill Tribes through agroforestry is more than just restoring nature; it's about uplifting communities and restoring hope. Watch the full video 🎥 https://lnkd.in/ePyBTbs6

This week, we are following a translocation that will see 23 elephants moved from Maputo National Park's buffer zone, where they face significant risk due to human-wildlife conflict, to Zinave National Park where they will have the space to thrive. Park Warden, Miguel Gonçalves, explains that the crops and fields of the communities that live in the buffer zone are under constant threat of crop-raiding by elephants. As elephants aren’t known to be ‘tidy eaters’ by any stretch of the imagination, a single elephant can uproot and destroy hectares of fields in minutes – something that would have taken these small-scale farmers months to grow. This results in already poor farmers losing their entire harvest. Unfortunately, the reality is that to protect their livelihoods, many of these... (continue in the link) https://lnkd.in/gB5JrwXe

Over the past few years there has been a rise in the global demand for collectable ‘ornamental’ plants. South Africa’s Succulent Karoo Biome, which stretches from Southern Namibia into South Africa’s Northern Cape and Western Cape, is home to many of these desirable plant species and this region has recently become heavily targeted by plant poachers to supply the insatiable demand of overseas markets.

I recently spotted 🔎 palm oil as an ingredient of a cookie in a European zoo. Palm oil is associated to deforestation. 💣 That zoo is financing reforestation programs in the tropical forest. To obtain palm oil 🌴, millions of hectares of tropical forest in southeast Asia have been systematically burned to make room for palm oil plantations. The zoo also hosts orangutans in their facility. Orangutans are among the first victims of palm oil deforestation in southeast Asia. ☠ Should I continue describing this paradoxal situation ? 📌 Here are some key recommendations to address palm oil-containing food in zoos. Remember : Practice what you preach ! 🍽🎢 #zoo #sustainableeating #conservation #deforestation #foodchoices

'𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠': 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 Farmers and residents of the #Po River delta are struggling as landmarks are lost to the water and crops are poisoned by salt. The "𝐈𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞'' in #PortoTolle is among the most striking examples of segments of land which have slipped into the sea. A large rice farm, which was in use from the 1970s, has sunk almost 3 metres (nearly 10ft) below sea level and was abandoned in the 1990s. Another example is the vanishing "𝐈𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚" along the #Po della Pila, one of the smaller channels within the wider delta. “There were embankments and dirt roads to reach the countryside. On Sundays, the holiday, I came here with my father by bicycle. The sea has taken everything back” In 2022, which had a particularly dry summer, this salt wedge extended more than 40km (25 miles) inland from the Adriatic Sea. Last year, when there was more rain, the salt wedge spread for 17km (10 miles). Full Article: 'The sea has taken everything': How Italy's coast was reclaimed ➡️https://lnkd.in/djX8fnAj

On this Tree Planting Day, let's celebrate the power of growth and protection! Our commitment to safeguarding your future is as strong as the trees we plant today. #Behindyouforwhatsahead #wesecureyourfuture #JAZKenya #TreePlantingDay

Love this!!!! Talk about the Circular Economy in Action!

During my most recent visit to a remote village engaged in harvesting Boswellia trees for research purposes, I was profoundly demoralized by the living conditions endured by the community. The absence of basic amenities such as electricity and water struck me deeply. It was truly incredible to witness a community living in such stark contrast to those responsible for harvesting one of the most valuable tree resins, frankincense essential oil. The international communities that purchase these essential oils is known for being progressive, focusing on holistic well-being encompassing the mind, body, and soul. However, I couldn't help but ponder whether they are fully aware of the origins of the essential resources they hold dear. Could they champion the cause of fair trade, eliminating intermediaries and engaging directly with the community involved in the labor-intensive process? We all need to become an advocate for appropriate prices for the community's hard work by ensuring they receive their rightful share. Numerous companies and people share this sentiment but often lack the means to communicate directly with communities in remote areas like Somalia. It's upon each of us to take it upon ourselves to become a voice for voiceless communities. In the current global landscape, there exists a significant interest in conserving frankincense trees of the Boswellia genus, given the diverse range of potential threats to their existence. Yet, the available information is insufficient to make informed decisions regarding conservation, sustainability, and climate adaptation. Among these threats, the intensity of resin harvesting driven by international trade has been identified as a prominent and escalating concern. We must address current imbalances and move toward a more fair and sustainable future for these sometimes overlooked contributors. #essentialoils #frankincense #maydi #boswellia #conservation #restoration #naturebasedsolutions

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐤𝐨𝐛𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐫 According to the Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility, artisanal gold miners are active in the Pochalla town area, with gold often being smuggled into Ethiopia. Causing contamination of the Akobo River; making the water nearly unfit for human & animal consumption. #WaterContamination #MiningImpact Read full article https://rb.gy/zcj1uo