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🌸 The World's Largest Flower: Rafflesia Arnoldii 🌸 🌟 Rare and Exotic: The Rafflesia arnoldii is the world's largest individual flower, reaching up to 3 feet in diameter and weighing up to 15 pounds! 🌿 Parasitic Plant: This extraordinary flower thrives in the rainforests of Indonesia, attaching itself to a host plant to draw water and nutrients. 🦨 Unpleasant Odor: In bloom, the Rafflesia emits a strong, repulsive odor akin to rotting meat, luring insects for pollination. 🌏 Cultural Significance: As one of Indonesia's three national flowers, the Rafflesia arnoldii is revered as a rare and precious natural treasure. 🌳 Conservation Status: Threatened by deforestation, harvesting, and ecotourism, the survival of the Rafflesia arnoldii is a growing concern. Discover the marvels of nature and the importance of conservation! 🌿💚 #Nature #Conservation #Biodiversity #RafflesiaArnoldii #Indonesia

The Apuan Alps bioregion is affected by a general state of underdevelopment that has produced a progressive abandonment of mountain villages, agriculture, pastoralism and, therefore, a crisis of culture and local identity. By raising awareness of the value of the huge environmental, natural, historical/artistic/architectural heritage, renewable energy sources, cultures and local identities, as well as human wills on which to base the economic recovery, institutional and social actors are working together in the Ecomuseo delle Alpi Apuane with the aim of developing proposals for building sustainable development practices for the Apuan Alps. The Ecomuseum, in which RURITAGE is present, is located in the Tuscany region and its mission is the dissemination of knowledge on the local heritage and its enhancement. Here memory and nature linked to the landscape heritage are combined with social innovations for the quality of the landscape and the protection of common goods. #CulturalHeritage #LivingHeritage #EuropeForCulture #local #rural #heritage #socinn #food #resilience #festival #art #landscape #trekking #wanderlust #ruralliving #ruralexploration #ruraldevelopment Parco Regionale Delle Alpi Apuane

From 29th-31st May, we convened at Sinal do Vale in Brazil for the Latin America Regional Hub meeting. Anne-Kathrin Zschiegner, Johanna Barba, and members from Caiman, Pantanal, Pousada Trijunção, IBITI | Projeto, Reserva Biológica Huilo Huilo, Senderos (UK) Ltd, Cristalino Lodge and Estancia Pampa Grande shared best practices and set regional priorities to enhance sustainability efforts. Key Takeaways: • Strengthened Connections: Deepened bonds within our hub, fostering a united approach to conservation challenges. • Shared Solutions: Exchanged valuable experiences to address common challenges and enhance our collective strategies. • Defined Priorities: Aligned on focusing our efforts on the region's immense biodiversity assets, guided by the Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework goals. Meeting Highlights: Day 1: We focused on deepening our knowledge about each other, our challenges and best practices. Day 2: We highlighted the 4Cs in action during our visit to Sinal do Vale. Despite significant deforestation in the region, Sinal do Vale excels in regenerative landscape management and innovative soil regeneration, transforming 100 acres with 50,000 native trees into thriving agroforests and reforestation sites. Day 3: We engaged in forward-looking dialogues about the future of regenerative tourism, particularly in the field of bioeconomy. Special thanks to Sinal do Vale for hosting this inspiring event. The enthusiasm and valuable insights from all participants were truly appreciated. #InIt4TheLongRun #The4Cs #Sustainability #Conservation #RegenerativeTourism #Biodiversity

🌱Everyone will agree that nature in Africa deserves 100 percent support, but it is not immediately clear that one could also earn a financial return from it. The Africa Conservation and Community Tourism fund (ACCT) proves that this is possible, also in a scalable way. We met with Maarten Weehuizen and Neil Midlane, Ph.D Midlane and discussed investing in ecotourism in Africa. 🌍 Midlane is the Conservation Tourism Director at The Nature Conservancy in Africa the nature protection organization that serves as the conservation advisor to the ACCT Fund, in which ASN Impact Investors also invest. '‘In the countries where we are active, ecotourism is a vital way to monetize nature and the landscape. Apart from that, making a living in urban Africa is usually limited to logging, agriculture, mining and poaching.’ ‘These are all activities that have a significant negative impact on nature.' It is essential to provide a sustainable income for local communities to protect and enhance the biodiversity. ‘The real proof of the vital importance of ecotourism to nature in Africa came during the coronavirus pandemic. Because tourists stayed away in large numbers, the safari industry collapsed. The lack of tourists resulted quickly in a negative impact on nature and communities’ Maarten Weehuizen, founder of the ACCT fund and also director of investment manager ThirdWay Partners‘ Weehuizen wanted to avoid the risk that the good work for nature conservation over the last 20 or 30 years has been done in vain, with the help of the new fund in which nature is the most important asset. 👀Read the whole interview with Maarten and Neil #impactinvesting #Biodiversity #ecotourism #asnimpactinvestors

Today, we commemorate the Day of Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples - custodians of forest wisdom, vital to the ecological restoration cycle. At re.green, we are proud to actively collaborate with indigenous communities, engaging in knowledge exchange across all our initiatives. ⤵️ ▶️ Preserving the Earth: Bioflora and Cooplanjé In Bahia, we have forged strategic partnerships, including one with Cooplanjé, a collective of native seedling producers hailing from the Pataxó Boca da Mata Indigenous village. Through this collaboration, they supply us with high-quality Atlantic Forest seedlings, while we provide invaluable feedback to aid in the enhancement of their seed nursery operations. Our shared objective is to foster entrepreneurship and drive socioeconomic advancement within the local community. ▶️ Custodians of the Forest 🌳 Brazil is home to a vibrant indigenous population of over 1 million individuals, serving as the custodians of our planet's vital forest ecosystems. Their profound knowledge and stewardship are instrumental in driving our collective mission to restore forests and preserve biodiversity. #EcologicalRestoration #regreen #DeliveringNetZero #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity #ESG #Sustainability #ScienceBasedSolutions #SustainableBusiness

In the remotest corners of #Madagascar, deep within the #Vohimana reserve, a remarkable achievement in nature preservation is unfolding. While the surrounding forests seemed destined to vanish, Vohimana has become a sanctuary for the #indri, these magnificent endemic primates. This success is the result of an innovative partnership between local communities and environmental advocates, aiming to marry biodiversity conservation with improving the residents' quality of life. In 2000, faced with the imminent threat of deforestation, local stakeholders took proactive measures to safeguard this precious ecosystem. Instead of resigning to its inevitable demise, they opted for a collaborative and inclusive approach. By working closely with local communities, they explored solutions to protect the forest while offering sustainable economic opportunities. The success of this initiative rests on two essential pillars: preserving the natural habitat of the indri and fostering local economic development. By encouraging residents to responsibly utilize natural resources while avoiding overexploitation, the partners of this project have transformed Vohimana into a successful conservation model. Today, one of the most challenging tasks for this committed community is to ensure the continued autonomy of conservation in the Vohimana Reserve: a biodiversity gem. To achieve this, a new strategy has been devised: the commercialization of locally produced essential oils, directly retailing in France. This ambitious initiative aims to create a sustainable income source for residents while promoting forest preservation. However, commercializing essential oils requires technical expertise, access to international markets, and rigorous supply chain management. Additionally, it is imperative to ensure that this economic activity does not compromise ongoing conservation efforts. Despite these obstacles, Vohimana's advocates remain resolutely optimistic, convinced that the effort is worthwhile. Protecting these natural wonders, such as the indri, is not only a duty but also an opportunity. By preserving biodiversity and supporting local economic development, they pave the way for a future where humans and nature coexist harmoniously. By uniting around this common cause, we can turn challenges into opportunities and ensure that future generations have the chance to behold the beauty and diversity of our natural world. Join us in this quest for a sustainable future for Vohimana and beyond. 🎥: Day Nabih.

Rafflesiaceae, not only Rafflesia (things that I wish I could pinpoint in this paper, but all of us have more Rafflesia than the other 2 genera in our countries, while only few that possess Sapria and Rhizanthes) is a group of parasitic plants that comprises the world’s largest individual flower and maybe one of the strangest plants on Earth. The full description of its life cycle is still shrouded in enigma, while its requirements and specificity to its host and its environment is also puzzling, slowing down our attempt to conserve them in nature against any chance that reducing its population in the wild. This newly published paper is our first hand-in-hand attempt, multicultural, across the countries, basically our will to save this flower together. By learning more about it, by doing a sustainable research, in order to help it to propagate and survive in the wild. https://lnkd.in/gub3fzwX

Econ Fleur Inc Eco- Adventure sustains us! Together, we must support businesses that are deeply engaged in environmental innovation components that secure for conservation in their business model. Sharrow Marine of Detroit has developed a boat motor system that reduces audio pollution. Support Sharrow. When you consider buying a boat, as many of you are marine biologists and experts, do consider a Sharrow Marine Motor. BNPetro from Brazil is converting garbage into gas and in a green and clean process. Bring BNPetro to your area. We can save the oceans and earth if we prioritize it. Warmest, Econ Fleur Inc. Photography and Film by Kellon Spencer

Reviving Salento's Olive Groves: A Journey of Regeneration and Resilience 🌿 As we stand amidst the sprawling olive groves of Salento in Puglia, the sight is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Our Alberami team recently visited the most devastated areas of our home region, witnessing first-hand the devastation caused by the the olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS) and the associated Xylella fastidiosa bacterium. This pathogen has left over 21 million plants affected, transforming vibrant landscapes into ghostly fields. 🌱 The battle against Xylella in Salento is not just a fight for olive trees. It's a struggle to preserve a way of life, a cultural heritage, and an ecosystem. Traditional cultivars like Ogliarola Salentina and Cellina di Nardò are among the hardest hit, exacerbating the crisis. 💡 It was this dire situation that led to the birth of Alberami in 2021. Our mission? To assist local farmers in restoring these critical natural ecosystems through regenerative farming practices. But our vision goes beyond mere recovery and the Apulian regional borders. 🔬 Leveraging the latest agricultural research, we are introducing methods that promote biodiversity and ecological balance. This is not just about combating Xylella; it's about future-proofing these lands against upcoming environmental challenges. 🌍 Climate change is an ever-present threat, bringing new pathogens and altering ecosystems. Our approach aims to create olive groves resilient enough to withstand these changes, ensuring the survival and prosperity of local communities. 🤝 We stand with the farmers of Salento, sharing knowledge, resources, and hope. Our journey is a testament to the resilience of nature and the human spirit. 🌟 Join us as we embark on this path of ecological restoration and community empowerment. Together, we can turn the tide and witness these ancient groves flourish once more. #Alberami #RegenerativeFarming #Salento #OliveGroves #Sustainability #AgriculturalInnovation #CommunityEmpowerment

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