2022 #InternationalYouthDay ✨🇮🇹🌊 At #UNESCO Regional Bureau in #Venice , Peter Thomson, UNSG's Special Envoy for the Ocean, met our incredible #youth & shared a powerful message about the importance of the #OceanDecade for achieving a sustainable future. 🙋‍♀️Join us💙Peter Thomson

We all rely on wildlife for our well-being, economies & identities. We have a role to play to #defendourwildlife . #joinourteam to end illegal wildlife trade. Report suspicious activity in Kenya to 0800 722 203. bit.ly/DefendOurWildl… Victor Wanyama UN Development Global Environment Facility (GEF) DCI KENYA

The axolotl has been an important symbol of Mexican culture for centuries—can its growing fame save its precariously small population? on.natgeo.com/3Ps4L2h

A total of 324 species of medicinal plants that are native to #Cambodia are considered potentially threatened 🌿🌺

UN Development and Global Environment Facility (GEF) are supporting the country's efforts to harness the potential of genetic resources & conserve traditional knowledge: wrld.bg/Suvf50KcyLE

Young people are vital in driving forward the #ClimateAction & #biodiversity conservation needed to protect our planet 👧🏽👦🏻🌎

On International #YouthDay , discover how junior rangers of Papua New Guinea are helping conserve tree kangaroo populations.

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“My elders taught me to always think of others & not only about me. They taught me to take care of the marine environment for the sake of those who depend on it”- Senimili.

In #Fiji , youth are fighting for a sustainable future, learning from their elders. ow.ly/YbO550Kh0S0

Ocean health is key for this planet and its people to thrive 🌏👫

A UN Development and Global Environment Facility (GEF)-supported project is supporting the protection of marine ecosystems such as #mangroves , seagrass beds, and #coralreefs : wrld.bg/iqRz50KcxJZ

This #YouthDay , see how Global Fund for Coral Reefs UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji FijiDevelopmentBank work w/ the youth in local communities #ForCoral conservation & sustainable livelihoods.

The ocean connects, sustains, & supports us all.
Solidarity across generations is key to protect it.

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Thanks for spotlighting the important role of young people in combatting #ClimateChange and taking urgent action for people and the planet!

Human activities have had a dramatic impact on elephant populations.

On Friday's #WorldElephantDay , UN Development explains how DNA forensics can hold traffickers accountable for their crimes against wildlife, ecosystems, nature -- and all of humanity. undp-biodiversity.exposure.co/forensics-for-…

Looking down from #MissionMinerva at the blue that connects us all and the rich biodiversity that springs from its depths - solidarity across generations demands that we preserve it. This #YouthDay take a look at work in Fiji to protect coral reefs: ow.ly/YbO550Kh0S0

In #Fiji an innovative Global Fund for Coral Reefs Joint SDG Fund UNCDF & UN Development UN Development_Pacific programme is supporting youth to #RevitalizeTheOcean .

This #YouthDay take an inspiring look: ow.ly/YbO550Kh0S0 🌊🌊🌊 🪸 🪸 🪸

As we celebrate #InternationalYouthDay , we redouble our commitment to investing in youth as leaders, advocates, innovators, & agents of change ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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#DYK ? Pangolins live in a variety of habitats, from tropical #forests to arid deserts 🏜️

Through the Global Wildlife Program, Global Environment Facility (GEF) works to curb illegal wildlife trade of endangered animals like this charismatic scaly anteater.

#EndWildlifeCrime #HealthyPlanetHealthyPeople

🎉 Thanks for curating our recent Small Grants Program ICCA Consortium IKI Germany @bmuv story, “Women. Tradition. Culture.” into the Exposure 🇺🇦 Grid Publication! grid.exposure.co #toldwithexposure

For Senimili, connections to the environment and her ancestors are intricately linked: “My elders taught me to always think of others They taught me to take care of the marine environment for the sake of those who depend on it.” ow.ly/YbO550Kh0S0

#YouthDay #IYD2022

Did you know that #lions , scientifically known as ‘Panthero Leo,’ come from the 'Felidae' family of cats?

They are the 2nd-largest cat (after the tiger), weighing around 300 to 600 pounds.

On #WorldLionDay , let's celebrate & safeguard this incredible species & all wildlife.

Today is #WorldLionDay .

In the last 2 decades, lion populations have dropped by over 40%. Habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade & #ClimateChange are some of the major threats 🦁 face.

Today and every day, let’s raise awareness about the protection of our 🌍 and all its species.