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Parenthood or the planet? Choosing to champion regenerative solutions being #Childfree gives me time to link great people doing great things for the children of the future to enjoy💚 A conversation with @codohertynews led to this independent.ie/weekend-magazi…

Alison Holt, contemporary textile artist who creates machine and hand embroidered artworks #womensart ##LandscapeArtWeek

Protecting the planet is a shared mission. From daily choices to global initiatives, UNEP gives you ways to get involved and invest in a better future. Explore how you, too, can make a difference: unep.org/get-involved

St. Gertrude of Nivelles shares her feast day with St. Patrick. She is the patron saint of cats, gardeners and travellers; the original 'Cat Lady'. #StGertrudesDay😺 #FairytaleTuesday

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! Happy St Patricks Day to everyone! Joyeuse Saint-Patrick à tous ! 🇮🇪 📷- the Embassy of France in Ireland is lit up in green to mark this day 🇫🇷🤝🇮🇪 #Ireland #France #stpatricksday #ClosestEUneighbour

We might be a small country but we are making a big impact in Europe! Happy St.Patrick’s Day! ☘️🇪🇺

Chipko movement ("to hug" in Hindi) non-violent women-led, forest conservation movement, 1970s, of India (Uttarakhand). Participants hugged trees to prevent loggers from cutting them down, successfully preventing massive deforestation. Where "tree huggers' originated #WomensHistoryMonth

Clare Youngs, contemporary graphic designer and artist who works with collage, paper and fabric #womensart

The Plight of the Giant Otter: A Tale of Survival Amidst Deforestation 🌿 Imagine a creature so charismatic, its playful antics could charm even the most stoic observer. Enter the world of the giant otter, South America's aquatic marvel, now facing the brink of extinction. Here's why their story should not only capture your heart but also your attention: 🔍 Endangered Giants: Giant otters, known for their social family groups and voracious appetite for fish, are more than just adorable faces. They're indicators of river health, and sadly, their numbers are dwindling. Classified as endangered, these otters are telling us a story of environmental distress. 🌲 Deforestation: The Invisible Enemy: The lush habitats of these otters are being stripped away. Deforestation for logging, agriculture, and particularly for palm oil plantations, is not just altering landscapes; it's erasing ecosystems. When forests fall, rivers become polluted, fish stocks deplete, and the otter's home turns into a battleground for survival. 📢 Why Should You Care? - Biodiversity Loss: Each species plays a critical role in ecosystem balance. Losing giant otters could cascade into unforeseen ecological consequences. - Cultural Impact: For indigenous communities, these animals are part of their cultural heritage, symbolizing a connection to nature that's being severed. - Climate Change: Forests are carbon sinks. Their destruction exacerbates global warming, which in turn affects all life, including ours. 🚀 Call to Action: - Spread Awareness: Share this post, talk about the giant otters, make them the ambassadors of forest conservation. - Support Conservation: Support or volunteer with organizations fighting to protect these creatures and their habitats. - Make Ethical Choices: Choose products that don't contribute to deforestation. Look for sustainable or deforestation-free labels. 🌍 Let's Make Noise for the Silent Streams: The giant otter's struggle is a mirror to our planet's health. By saving them, we're not just preserving a species; we're fighting for a world where nature thrives alongside human progress. Follow for more insights into wildlife conservation, and let's turn our collective concern into a movement. #SaveTheGiantOtters #Deforestation #ConservationMatters

Irish women are shaping the world 🇮🇪 🌎 From laboratories to boardrooms, studios to public life, their influence is felt across Ireland, and around the globe. Explore their stories this #InternationalWomensDay: ireland.ie/iwd

Finland is on track to be ‘climate neutral’ by 2035. Here’s how it plans to achieve it World Economic Forum The IEA says Finland is well-placed to reach its target. The pledge places it ahead of other European countries and in 4th place worldwide. #ClimateAction #ClimateChange

Are you inspired by someone driving ocean action? Nominations for #EarthChamps are now open until 15 April: unep.org/championsofear…

Still looking for useful guidance and free resources to support #InternationalWomensDay activity? Download the #IWD2026 Toolkit, Meeting backgrounds, Signature blocks, Posters, #LeanIn workplace resources, social media assets, and more! 👉️ bit.ly/IWD2026 #IWD #GiveToGain

Women and girls are key stakeholders in #biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. 🌿 Women's empowerment in environmental work drives stronger ecosystem protection and greater agricultural production. 🌍 Ahead of #IWD2026, IUCN joins the urgent call for gender equality around the world. 💚 #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #Conservation info.iucn.org/4sv15Re

Wetlands are a high-value resource. When we degrade wetlands, we reduce the benefits they provide to people. 💰 The 1,425 million ha of remaining wetlands give an estimated $7.98 trillion to $39.01 trillion benefits to people, every year. global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org

From ancient microbes in melting glaciers to toxic pollutants from floods, climate change is altering ecosystems and exposing communities. The world must act to protect people, nature and economies. @UNEP explores four of these emerging threats: unep.org/resources/fron…

A new report by Forests & Finance analyses how banks and investors continue to finance companies linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss, ten years after the Paris Agreement : 👉 tinyurl.com/mrpjmzjp

💰 Mobilizing 1.3T in #ClimateFinance will require more than money. It demands #transparency, participation and accountability. A new report from @WRIFinance analyzes domestic, international and private climate finance and highlights key governance gaps: bit.ly/3OQOjxz

Trees in the Sky, 1939 by Canadian painter Emily Carr #womensart

A new initiative is to be launched in a bid to encourage people to help protect hedgehogs as numbers of the mammal "dramatically" decline across Europe rte.ie/news/environme…

Excellent. Please watch. The Evenlode project I mentioned yesterday. Key takeouts for me. Farmers are best placed to lead. Real results seen almost immediately Working with nature much easier and effective than against it. Need way more of this youtu.be/EgAnF5QLLX8