#LandRestoration isn't just about planting trees; it's about reshaping our communities and ecosystems for a sustainable future. From urban green spaces to rural farmland and nature reserves, all sectors benefit.

So let's all pitch in to secure our common future.

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Happy #EarthDay ! While plastic has many valuable uses, our dependency on it comes at high costs for our planet. Did you know 85% of single-use plastic ends up in landfills or mismanaged?

It's time to break free from plastic dependency for a more sustainable way of living!

Southern Africa is bracing its worth drought spell in 40 years, facing acute hunger.

#Zambia , #Zimbabwe & #Malawi hardest hit. Botswana, Mozambique not spared.

via ⁦The New York Times⁩ nytimes.com/2024/04/18/cli…

My visit to #Mauritania also allowed me to have fruitful discussions with the PM, HE ⁦محمد ولد بلال مسعود Mohamed Ould Bilal Messoud, the Foreign Minister HE ⁦Mohamed Salem Merzoug⁩ ⁩and the Minister of Environment HE Lalya Kamara.
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Très honoré d’avoir été reçu par SEM ⁦Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani محمد ولدالشيخ الغزواني⁩. Président de Mauritanie et Président en exercice de l’ UA. Il aura un rôle clé lors de la COP16 de ⁦UN Land and Drought⁩ prévue à #Riyadh , Arabie Saoudite, en Décembre 2024.

J’entame une visite de travail de 4 jours en #Mauritanie .

Pays fortement frappé par la désertification et la sécheresse, la Mauritanie joue un rôle pionnier dans le cadre de UN Land and Drought. En particulier cette année où elle préside African Union et la tenue de la #COP16 à Riyadh.

State of disaster declared in #Zimbabwe due to #drought : food shortage, power outage...

Southern Africa hit hard due to El Niño: #Malawi , #Mozambique , #Namibia & #Zambia affected. Only 80% of average rainfall received. ⁦⁦Guardian Environment⁩

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Délestages sur fond d’intenses vagues de chaleur, sécheresses et perte de terres productives en Afrique: j’étais l’invité spécial d’une émission de la radio allemande DW.

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🌾🌍 The Economics of Drought 🌍🌾

Did you know? Drought isn't just a natural disaster – it's an economic challenge with far-reaching impacts.

Here's a snapshot into its financial toll. Learn more: droughtglobal.org

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The story of the #AralSea serves as a poignant reminder of the significant impact of human activity on our planet. Despite the bleak landscape, there is hope on the horizon. The government of #Uzbekistan has initiated efforts to restore and rehabilitate parts of this devastated

Water: a source of both peace and conflict. Scarce or polluted water breeds tensions. With a projected global population of 10 billion by 2050, agricultural production must surge by nearly 50% from 2012 levels.

Let's remember the pivotal role of healthy soil and land; they store

On International Forest Day🌳, let's remember: forests are more than just a beautiful landscape. They're essential for our survival, providing us with clean air, water, and biodiversity.

The theme for this year 'Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World'

Delighted to address the opening of the 19th Meeting of the UN Land and Drought Science-Policy Interface in #Bonn . Recognizing SPI's global impact on decision-makers, let's work together to use science for policies safeguarding our land resources. #UNited4Land

Land Degradation Neutrally isn't just a goal, it's a necessity! Achieving LDN means:
- Sustaining ecosystem services 🌿
- Enhancing global food security 🍽️
- Increasing resilience for land and communities 🌏
- Seeking synergies with other goals🤝
- Promoting responsible land

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Equal access to land isn't just a matter of justice; it's a strategic move towards prosperity. With increased agricultural output, improved food security, and economic well-being, investing in #women 's land rights is an investment in a brighter, equitable future.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ,

🌍🌾 Women's land rights go beyond field. They shape the very fabric of development of our societies. Closing the gender gap in land access isn't just about empowerment; it's about securing food and well-being for families.

#HerLand #IWD2024

Delighted to listen to President Lula announcing that #Brazil joins the International Drought Resilience Alliance, making it the 36th country and the 64th member of the alliance.