NATURAL STATE

Join us @NATURALSTATE in revolutionising the way restoration projects are evaluated and funded through innovative impact monitoring techniques. Let's restore our planet's ecosystems and create a sustainable future. #sustainability #globalimpact naturalstate.org

Happy Mazingira Day, #Kenya! 🌍💚 Today we celebrate our environment while sharing some exciting news—NATURAL STATE is a finalist in the $10M @xprize Rainforest competition! 🌱✨ We're working with amazing partners to protect rainforest biodiversity. Fingers crossed as we await the results! ✨​ Learn more about the XPRIZE: shorturl.at/BI09d #MazingiraDay #XPRIZE #Rainforest #Biodiversity #Climatechange

What a week at #ClimateWeekNYC! 🌍✨ We engaged in meaningful discussions with MaliAsili, @worldresources, @ifc_org, @bezosearthfund, & @globalafricabiz—all committed to protecting our planet. 🌱💪  Together, we’re building a greener future! 💚 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FutureForward

Over 1,000 wildlife rangers across Africa 🌍gathered on Saturday for the annual 21km Wildlife Ranger Challenge! We are beyond pleased to celebrate @LewaConservancy 's 🌟 female ranger squad as the best female team in this year’s WRC. #Rangersforchange was a way to support the incredible wildlife rangers during the tough times of COVID-19, and it has become an annual celebration of their dedication and hard work 💚💙

🌍🤝 We were honored to host the @CanHCKenya & @GAC_Corporate for an inspiring week of collaboration! From showcasing our nature restoration efforts to expanding into marine ecosystems, it’s been a meaningful exchange. Here's to a greener, more sustainable future! 🌱🌊 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #MarineConservation #RestoringNature

@LewaConservancy @biglifeafrica @NaturalStateOrg “In this training, we have moved from 0 to 100 and are now certified drone pilots. At Natural State, we’re looking at leveraging this cutting-edge technology, so we can monitor our impact in the areas we serve.” Natural State Field Implementation Lead Margaret Njuguna

Expert Drones Africa recently hosted a week-long drone training course at MEP HQ for staff from @LewaConservancy, @BigLifeAfrica and @NaturalStateOrg. Drones have revolutionized how MEP works and by offering training courses, we can increase impact.

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Tiger populations have begun to rise – increasing for first time in over a century. On #InternationalTigerDay see how we’re working with a coalition of partners (@EIA_News @FaunaFloraInt @IUCN @NaturalStateOrg @WWF_tigers & more) for a #FutureWithTigers: ow.ly/Xuij50SGIGX

The wait is over. The most anticipated XPRIZE competition finals is here. We're cheering on Team @NaturalStateOrg & Team 'Welcome to the Jungle'! Big props to Halima Hassan & Njuguna Margaret - your passion inspires! Let's show the world #InnovationForImpact! ✨ #XPRIZE #ConservationHeroes #WomenInLeadership #xprizerainforest #readyornot #OutofAfrica #wildaboutnature #WildingWitNaturalState #naturesnurturers

All Eyes on the XPRIZE! ✨🌍 It’s no mean feat to make it as a finalist in the XPRIZE competition from a pool of 300+ teams! Our Team @NaturalStateOrg is ready to showcase groundbreaking conservation tech. We’re cheering for Halima and Margaret. Hands on the throttle, eyes on the prize. Go ladies, go! #TeamNaturalState #XPRIZE #WomenInScience #RestorationChampions #kenyansforkenya #proudlyafrican #restoration #conservation #Innovation

We recently hosted a delegation from the @AKF_Global for 2 days of engaging discussions. Our shared passion for #regenerativeagriculture opens up exciting #collaboration possibilities to scale restoration efforts. Big thanks to our team & the Aga Khan Foundation: Didier VAN BIGNOOT, Daniel Muraya, & Elizabeth Maina @lysahmaina for insightful contributions. #collaboration #regenerativeagriculture #restoration #naturalstate #AgaKhanFoundation #Sustainability #EnvironmentalConservation

Africa's on the frontlines of #RainforestInnovation. @NaturalStateOrg , a women-led team, is a #XPRIZERainforest finalist. Combining science & tech to tackle climate change & biodiversity loss. #EyesOnTheXprize #wearenaturalstate #sustainablesolutions #womeninscience

Countdown to #XPRIZERainforest finals. Team @NaturalStateOrg is heading to Amazonas, Brazil, to showcase our innovative solutions for protecting rainforests #innovative_solutions #rainforest_ecosystems @xprize Rainforest, a 5-year, $10M competition, tackles biodiversity loss with #technological_innovation. Together with nature & local communities, we fight for our planet's future. #EyesOnTheXPRIZE #wearenaturalstate #rainforestinnovation #biodiversity #Sustainability #teamnaturalstate #xprize

The Arboretum's Urban Tree Science Leader Chai-Shian Kua (pictured right) and partners from @illinoistech @PurdueAg @NaturalStateOrg participated in the XPrize opening ceremony in Brazil and pitched their solution to revolutionize rainforest monitoring and conservation. Team Welcome to the Jungle is a finalist (selected from the initial 300+ teams) in this competition about using conservation technologies developed by the teams to discover, understand and preserve rainforests. #xprizerainforest #EyesOnTheXPRIZE

The countdown to the XPRIZE competition in Brazil where @NATURALSTATE is a finalist continues. Combining local knowledge, remote sensing, and drone-deployed sensors, our @XPRIZE Rainforest solution is set to revolutionise biodiversity monitoring. #XPrize #innovationforall #BiodiversityPlan @LifeAtPurdue @illinoistech @xTBG @MortonArboretum

NATURAL STATE is collaborating with @LifeAtPurdue , @illinoistech, @xTBG , and @MortonArboretum for the @xprize #rainforest competition. We are excited to innovate together. #collaboration #Innovation #conservation #rainforest