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I am pleased to share this recently published paper, "Human-wildlife conflicts in a Nepalese protected area: conservation challenges, mitigation strategies, and policy implications." https://lnkd.in/d6zKXbHU

A new independent report details the role of ISA and its potential contribution to the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdictions. Download it or read it now: https://lnkd.in/dPyZagzx #ISAat30 #JustLaunched #BBNJ #2023Agreement #IndependentReport #DeepSea #NewReport

Statement by Dr Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands, on the occasion of World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2024 Wetlands and people are life interlaced. Wetlands are central to our wellbeing. Whether it be through the provision of clean water, acting as the source of food or protecting us from extreme weather events, healthy wetlands equate to our wellbeing. World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February. The commemoration raises awareness and increases people’s understanding of the critical importance of wetlands. In every corner of the world, human beings have depended on wetlands for centuries, drawing sustenance, inspiration and resilience from these important environments. Despite the numerous benefits that humans receive from wetlands, every day wetlands are damaged by human beings. Wetlands are being destroyed by unsustainable agricultural practices which are a primary cause of wetland loss through drainage and infilling. Many wetlands, particularly those near cities, have also been polluted by human activities and recently further degraded by plastic pollution, which exacerbates the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss and pollution ultimately affecting human health. Current trends in human settlement also pose a major threat to the conservation and wise use of wetlands in and near growing cities. As cities grow and demand for land increases, the tendency is to encroach on wetlands and these are disappearing three times faster than forests. Hence, we need to stop the ongoing destruction and encourage actions to conserve and restore these vital ecosystems. The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands invites you to join the World Wetlands Day celebrations on 2 February 2024. The theme for the day is “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing”. With only six years left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals in 2030, there is an urgent need to act now. For World Wetlands Day 2024, I invite you to take action in three ways: Make conscious choices to stop polluting wetlands; Join the global effort to conserve and sustainably manage wetlands; and Take part in wetland restoration efforts locally. Be a part of the solution by taking the above actions and sharing your stories of wetlands conservation with the Secretariat and others. Engage with us this World Wetlands Day and follow the celebrations across our social media platforms. The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands 28 rue Mauverney, 1196 Gland, Switzerland Tel. +41 22 999 0170 www.ramsar.org | Facebook Twitter | Instagram

#BalticSea remains the most polluted sea in Europe 😪 we were reminded recently by the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius. Baltic Sea is facing many challenges, including biodiversity loss, climate change, overfishing, and pollution, especially #plastic waste. Case study 8️⃣ is designed to bolster governance efforts aimed at reducing and preventing marine litter in the Baltic Sea, with a focus on abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear (#ALDFG), and lost cargo. Case study leads: Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) | HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission https://lnkd.in/dZtDdsS8 #MarineGovernance #MissionOceans #EUMissions #EUGreenDeal #HorizonEurope

#BalticSea remains the most polluted sea in Europe 😪 we were reminded recently by the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius. Baltic Sea is facing many challenges, including biodiversity loss, climate change, overfishing, and #pollution, especially #plastic waste. Case study 8️⃣ is designed to bolster governance efforts aimed at reducing and preventing marine litter in the Baltic Sea, with a focus on abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear (#ALDFG), and lost #cargo. Case study leads: Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) | HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission #MarineGovernance #MissionOceans #EUMissions #EUGreenDeal #HorizonEurope https://lnkd.in/dZtDdsS8

Excited to share an insightful article by Jason Hall-Spencer and Lina Rasmusson from Gothenburg University, highlighting the vital role of public engagement in maerl conservation in the Wester Ross region. This piece underscores how community action drives meaningful marine conservation efforts. Read the full article here https://bit.ly/4cP5xCa to learn more about our work and the impact of the Blue Hope Alliance: Together, we can make a difference in protecting our marine ecosystems! #MarineConservation #CommunityEngagement #MaerlProtection"

💧 Two hundred years ago, about a fifth of Hungary was wetlands. Today, these habitats are drained and used for agriculture. Water scarcity is affecting people and nature alike. How to plan sustainable water management projects? 🎥 Watch our video: https://lnkd.in/dBrVQxrB

🇫🇯🌊 “Investment in preserving traditional practices that have endured across the Pacific for generations is crucial. This support can help revive communities by preserving residences and sharing ancestral knowledge.” Discover our #SIDS4 interview with Alisi Rabukawaqa, a Marine & Environmental Conservationist from Fiji. In the interview, she addresses critical issues facing SIDS in the Pacific, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional practices for sustainable adaptation. #SeaLevelRise

Learn 🔟 things about the new global agreement providing a pathway for improved governance, conservation and sustainable use of #biodiversity in the high seas🌊 https://lnkd.in/eJe7ms3a Via The Nature Conservancy

The #MediterraneanSea is home to 17000+ marine species 🐟 🐠 🐡 🦐 🦈 🦀 🤩 But this biodiversity hotspot is facing many threats, including #plastic pollution 🥤 Case study 9️⃣ will investigate how to improve coordination of efforts aimed at reducing marine plastics in the Mediterranean, including through better #data collection, management and sharing 📊🌊 Case study leads: Wageningen University & Research University | Plan Bleu https://lnkd.in/dGf2ydvS #MarineGovernance #MissionOcean #EUMissions #EUGreenDeal #HorizonEurope