@zybn_cbd is participating in the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16) taking place in Cali, Colombia from 21 Oct - 1 Nov.
#IamZYBN#CoP15Colombia#PeaceWithNature#Nature
Ecosystem services are key for our economies, but often overlooked in economic analysis
Economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product don't reflect nature's contributions
This report by @EU_ScienceHub shows the importance of adding nature’s value 👉 europa.eu/!hWDyjH
Congratulations to the Liberian Youth Biodiversity Network on its successful launch on June 14, 2024. Special thanks to Liberia's CBD focus point Mr. Cammue, @uriasgoll, @Kate_Thomson_UK for their support.
@GYBN_CBD@GYBNAfrica@prisca_daka
.#SBSTTA26 adopted 9 recommendations to @COP16Colombia including on:
• risk assessment and management
• synthetic biology
• marine, coastal issues
• #biodiversity and health
• the Global Biodiversity Framework
• living modified organisms
➡️ enb.iisd.org/cbd-subsidiary…
Every green choice you make adds up to a big impact on our planet. By switching to renewable energy you're not just a bystander in the fight against climate change & protecting precious #biodiversity
Join the movement! Be a part of #EarthHourZim2024#greenenergy#ClimateAction
⏰ Almost 2 weeks since the end of the #AYSB2023!
Gathering +200 participants from across the continent this Summit aimed at empowering & engaging African youth in the implementation of tangible projects to preserve🌍
🔙to the event & find out the next 👣: shorturl.at/ewN17
🕒The #AYBS2023 is slowly approaching its end.
🌱A highly instructive and memorable summit, an unforgettable moment of learning and exchanges, focused on Africa's youth, having a🔑role in the preservation of nature🌍.
@prisca_daka perfectly summed up this moment 🌿
African Youth-Led Initiatives have the advantage of being innovative, fresh & forward-thinking. 🌿
Inspiring words of the youth at #AYSB give hope showing they are ready to shape a nature positive future. 🌱💪🏽
#ForNature#BiodiversityNeedsYouth#AfricanYouth#NaturePositive
Prisca Daka (@prisca_daka) is an animal welfare and biodiversity advocate from Zimbabwe & founder of @zybn_cbd.
Before #GEFassembly2023, she spoke about the urgency underpinning her activism connecting young people across Africa: wrld.bg/R4Rw50PLQLi
As we stand at this Assembly, l believe it’s crucial for this support to further translate into tangible outcomes. Our presence here is not just symbolic, it’s a call for real change. As l emphasized during my interview, time is of the essence We cannot afford to wait any longer!