Sarah Banda Genchev

#DYK many crops have wild relatives with traits for drought, heat and disease resistance? They are vital for breeding resilient varieties and boosting food security. Explore how scientists use this diversity to future-proof crops 🔗 tinyurl.com/4k7tmp7b #BOLDProject

Food systems generate around one third of global emissions, but carbon markets still overlook many high-impact areas. This new study explores what’s missing and why it matters. Read:🔗 bit.ly/4ai2HGr #TreesPeoplePlanet

What makes a green city? 🌿 Read a new @FAO publication: “FAO Green City principles and criteria” — a framework to guide cities toward greener, healthier & more resilient futures. 👉 ow.ly/QnaW50Xjs07 #GreenCities

@UN_SDG @AMukwashi @UN @antonioguterres @AngolaOnu Congratulations to you @AMukwashi

Congratulations to @AMukwashi on her new assignment, appointed by @UN🇺🇳 chief @antonioguterres, to lead the @AngolaOnu🇦🇴 team. We look forward to her ongoing leadership to advance the #GlobalGoals through strong partnerships and coordinated support. ⏩ bit.ly/AmandaMukwashi

A beautiful country 🇵🇦 — my 9- & 7-yr-olds still ask us to move back after months there. #Panama’s diversity shines through its people, culture & landscapes. One of the best places for expats — & a perfect host for #IUCNCongress. Indigenous communities live in harmony w/ nature.

Inaugural Kalindula Festival rehearsals - ukwalola umwela ekotwalola🔥🔥 Lusaka, you can’t miss this one! 🗓️ 1 November, Government Complex 🎟️ 200 | 500 VIP | 1500 VVIP 📞 0976088981/0979627637

Bringing our identity to life. Thank you for the Indigenous and Local Knowledge through music. These songs taught us so much about life.

Zambia has launched its innovative @EU_Partnerships funded Sustainable Wildlife Management Legal Hub! The Hub offers one-stop access to wildlife, forestry, land, & food safety laws, bridging science, policy, & community voices. 🔗: bit.ly/4o83UW3 #SWMProgramme #Trees4Resilience

✨ At #NYClimateWeek, the FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF) is represented by Minnie Degawan (Kankanaey Igorot, Philippines) and Darwin Velásquez (Maya Mam, Guatemala), bringing Indigenous voices and perspectives to the global stage. 🌍🌿

🐘 #WorldElephantDay 🐘 Today, we honour Earth’s giants and the people protecting them. A special shout-out to the Lusaka Elephant Nursery @GameRangersInt for rescuing, rehabilitating & releasing orphaned elephants back to the wild in Zambia. 🌍 📷GRI website

🌳 #InterestingFact: Genetic diversity of trees and other woody plants is crucial for the resilience of forests and their adaptation to climate change. 🌳#CGRFA #GeneticResources

🌍 On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the voices shaping the future. Respect, trust & consent are the heart of ethical engagement. From climate to AI, Indigenous People lead with innovation & commitment. 📖 Read our latest article: bit.ly/47nZPI6

Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025🥳 In a world where AI moves faster than wisdom of our leaders, climate disasters grow louder than promises, We, carry another intelligence: 🌿 of the Earth. 🔥 of memory. 🌀 The power of connection #WIPD2025

As global legal & ethical frameworks on AI take shape, there is a growing risk that Indigenous Peoples & their knowledge systems are left out. To build just & inclusive technologies, the meaningful participation of Indigenous Peoples is essential. #WeAreIndigenous #IndigenousDay

Happy Birthday to me!! :-) Thrilled to release 'We Are One (Raghupati Raghava)' on my special day!! A 2-year journey, filmed at various sacred sites. This music video celebrates Unity in Diversity, highlighting the shared essence of all spiritual paths. If you resonate with the message, I'd be grateful if you'd share it on your socials. Birthday wish granted :-) #GandhiMantrasOfCompassion @Tinaguo @masa_takumi @k_satyarthi

Tackling plastic pollution means transforming the entire plastic life cycle — from production to waste management. Starting next week, countries meet at @UNGeneva to negotiate a global treaty to #BeatPlasticPollution & create a sustainable future. 📸: Sculpture by @thevonwong

.@FAO’s flagship publication The State of the World’s Forests 2024 contains 18 case studies from around the world that illustrate how forest-sector innovation can bring about positive change. Read it now 👉 ow.ly/CFGN50SGXZG #SOFO2024 #COFO27 #WFW9

@ArtistRomario @OceanSole1 @SandMTurner @LukwesaBurak Happy Birthday Romario.

A decade after the Paris Agreement, ambition exists but urgency is missing. At #AMCENat40, the Paris+10 Dialogue brought African voices and global partners together to ask: how do we accelerate implementation and make climate promises real? #AMCENat40 #ReflectReimagineRise