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🌍It's been ten years since countries committed to climate action in Paris. And a decade later, we must build upon this pact. 3️⃣According to our President & CEO Ani Dasgupta, 3 things are crucial in the next decade of climate action👇 Learn more about the progress since #ParisAgreement: go.wri.org/paris-10years-…

🌳 Forests cover about one-third of our planet’s land.🌲 But as pressures mount, how are they faring? Explore the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 interactive story 👉 bit.ly/4n99Xsp #FRA2025

There's a tree in South Africa known as the Baobab that can store up to 120,000 litres (32,000 gallons) of water in its trunk to survive harsh droughts. This tree essentially turns into a giant, living water bottle. Imagine if humans could do that; we'd be walking around like natural hydration packs, sipping from our own elbows during marathons! #Nature #FunFacts #Trees

UWA has released four rehabilitated African Grey Parrots on Ngamba Island through @UWEC_EntebbeZoo, as part of the 119 confiscated at Bunagana border in April 2022 and rehabilitated at Entebbe Zoo. The first release in Kibaale National Park (June 2023) freed over 50 parrots. The Ngamba release is historic as the parrots carry GPS trackers, a global first, to aid monitoring and ecotourism. Chief warden, David Musingo hailed the milestone, crediting Chubu University and JICA for support. Professor Ushida Kazunari confirmed early GPS tests showed promising results.

Innovation and technology have transformed countries’ ability to monitor and report on their forests. Find out how @FAO's @OpenForis has been helping in this digital story 👉 ow.ly/mre750QXOZt #GenerationRestoration #FAO80

Four giraffe species officially recognised in major #conservation reclassification – IUCN report The reclassification marks a major milestone in the #giraffe taxonomy and reshapes how giraffe diversity is understood and conserved. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4mVVGji

💦 Water is a human right that no person should have to pay for to meet their basic needs. The plastic bottled water industry exploits our public good, and in the US, 2/3 of bottled water is just repackaged tap water, sold back to us in toxic plastic bottles. #PlasticPollutes

⛏️ ONE DAY AT A TIME 💥 The 30 Days of Mining Media Campaign Has Begun! From August 25th to September 25th, the Uganda Chamber of Energy & Minerals invites you on an electrifying 30-day journey, the #30DaysOfMiningMediaCampaign spotlighting Uganda’s mineral potential, innovations, and untapped opportunities. 💡 Each day brings fresh insights, bold ideas, and groundbreaking developments driving the region's mining future. 🔥 This all leads to the main event 👇 The 14th Mineral Wealth Conference 2025, happening at Serena Hotel on September 24th & 25th, the ultimate gathering for investors, innovators, and decision-makers in the regions mining sector. 📍 Register now: mwc.ucem.ug Follow the journey: #30DaysOfMiningMediaCampaign 29 Days Left – Are You Ready to Unearth the Future? Let’s ignite the next chapter of Uganda’s mineral wealth. #UCEM

Read guidance for reporting on the restoration of freshwater (inland water) ecosystems under Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework! 🌱📑 Read here🔗doi.org/10.4060/cd5046… #GenerationRestoration @FAO

How the World Environment day started in Kabale District this morning with the Match, where all NGOs,CSOs, Security agencies, private sector and the community had to join the match while saying "No To Single Used Plastic". @youthgogreen @nemaug @NFAUG @uctvuganda @min_waterUg

Happening now: As we join the world in commemorating World Environment Day, @NFAUG reaffirms its commitment to restoring, conserving, and sustainably managing Uganda’s forest resources for the benefit of current and future generations.

Pollinators are key to food security and nutrition. We need a beehive of action to conserve them, including pollution reduction. The action targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF) include making better use of biodiversity in agriculture: 🔗cbd.int/gbf/targets

📢 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞! Join us for the 4𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, July 24, 2025, in Kampala, Uganda. 🌿 ✅ In-person registration: forms.office.com/r/5Dn4iZdAvA ⏲️ Deadline: 18 July 2025 💻 Virtual link coming soon

In Kisangani 🇨🇩, a women’s association is turning wood waste into sustainable charcoal, cutting forest pressure and boosting livelihoods. With support from CIFOR-ICRAF and partners, 95% of operations are now led by women. Learn more:🔗 bit.ly/4dJ275I #TreesPeoplePlanet

🌍 Calling all policy innovators in restoration! Submit your case study by 30 June for the UN Decade on #EcosystemRestoration & help design better policies for people & the planet. More 👉 form.jotform.com/251113927986061 #GenerationRestoration @FAO @WorldResources @Commonland @UNEP

Hon.@NankabirwaRS - we are not building an Energy Sector for today. We are building one for the next generation. That is why we must integrate artificial intelligence, digital grids, battery storage, and energy informatics, and we look to you in academia to lead the way. @NankabirwaRS #AES2025 #ShapingAfricaFutureEnergy

A good act that we encourage #WED2025 @oliva_auma @ali_musao @DaisyNakyobe @OTIM #unitedagainstplasticpollution @nemaug @nemaugED @Baligye_Ronald1 @tonylala

Today in kabale we carried a community clean up in kabale town as we prepare to celebrate #WED2025 and educate the people on proper waste management #unitedagainstplasticpollution #ClimateAction @nemaug @WOJI_Uganda

Forests: The Heart of Sustainable Tourism Uganda’s forests are more than just green cover, they are hubs of ecotourism, biodiversity & cultural heritage! From primate tracking in Budongo to birdwatching in Mabira, our CFRs offer unforgettable experiences while generating jobs.

Just a few minutes to #AES2025