Gemma Parkes 🌊

"Our belief is bigger than our doubt." — Peter Thomson 🌊 At COP30, @gemissima , @NatureDeal, talks with @ThomsonFiji, @UN Special Envoy for the Ocean, on protecting marine ecosystems, driving a nature-positive future, and supporting communities. Watch more @WeDontHaveTime

🌿 “Bioeconomy lets us restore nature while cutting emissions.” — Marcelo Behar, @Cop30noBrasil The COP30 Presidency launched the Bioeconomy Challenge: a 3-year push to turn big ideas into real action, linking nature, finance & production. With the Amazon and coral reefs in crisis, the urgency is high. Catch our @NatureDeal conversation with Marcelo and @gemissima to see how the bioeconomy can help drive real solutions.

"I believe that we are at a crossroads at this moment. Global food systems are part of the solution." Taciano Custodio, Head of Sustainability South America, @Rabobank, on how to improve productivity without expansion. @NatureDeal

“Stop taking nature for granted” - Marco Lambertini, Convener, Nature Positive Initiative

Ingrid Coetzee, Director, Biodiversity, Nature and Health, ICLEI, speaks about how local governments are reinventing urban adaptation by mixing planning reform, nature-based solutions, and bold financing tools.

X is still the social media channel of choice for most international organizations. However, half of the organizations have seen their followers decline over the past 12 months.

Behind these compelling blue stripes lies a wake-up call. 🌊🐟The stripes represent the decline in marine biodiversity since 1970. Developed by @findingnature at @DerbyUni, they are publicly available and join the 'nature stripes' recognizable in our brand. naturepositive.org/news/blog/ocea… #OceanPositive #NaturePositive

What’s it like to write the first-ever book on #NaturePositive? Watch a short video of the authors sharing their experiences. ✍️ Join the live launch broadcasts: 👉 4 June at 16:30-17:30 CET: lnkd.in/e7qYGwfU 👉 5 June at 08:30-09:30 CET: lnkd.in/e23vth6a

Climate change isn't our only crisis. The silent emergency? Biodiversity loss 🌍 ‘A Nature Positive Future’ shows that a world with more nature than today; forests, fish, pollinators, isn’t just necessary - it’s possible 🌿 Find out more here: spr.ly/6019NN2Sv

Get ready for an inspiring & informative read on the quest to make #NaturePositive a reality around the world 🌍 for anyone committed to a safer, happier, more equitable future where people & nature thrive. Pre-order 👉 routledge.com/Becoming-Natur… #BookLaunch #ReadingList #Leadership

Emma Holliday, contemporary UK painter, based in North East England, known for her local landscapes and still lifes #WomensArt

❓How can nature remain a central part of global decision-making amidst the changing geopolitical landscape? Hear from leading voices in our #Davos2025 summary video 👇 #NaturePositive @SDGTent @InTent @WEF

What do bees, butterflies, and baboons have in common? They're all part of Earth's diverse web of life! Sir #DavidAttenborough explains the vital importance of this biodiversity 👇 #ShareOurPlanet

Delighted to kick off 2025 as Head of Communications for the Nature Positive Initiative @NatureDeal. 🌍 A healthy planet is intrinsic to our ability to live & thrive, but we need urgent action to stop nature's decline. For more frequent posts, follow here: linkedin.com/in/gemmaparkes/

⚠️Half of the top 10 risks identified for the next decade are environmental concerns. Take these risks seriously: halt and restore nature loss. Learn more in the @WEF Global Risks report: lnkd.in/etw9fvCg

Suzie MacKenzie, printmaker working primarily in collagraph, her work describes the landscape of the north-eastern Highlands of Scotland #womensart

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Sky and Water I, M. C. Escher, 1938

The #GlobalGoals are our blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable world. On #ValentinesDay and every day, spread the love for people and the planet. unep.org/explore-topics…

Coastal Foam, 2019 by US painter Erin Hanson #WomensArt