BES-Net (Biodiversity and Ecosystems Network)
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@UNDP-@unepwcmc-@unesco Initiative for science-policy-practice collaboration for #Biodiversity & #EcosystemServices globally. Supported by @iki_germany @SwedBio
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined December 2015
๐ฅ The November News Blast is out now! ๐ This issue spotlights Trialogues, #TransformativeChange, nexus policy thinking, local knowledge, monitoring guidance and more. ๐ฉ Browse the complete edition: https://t.co/Kieapse4p6
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Medicines help us heal, but their leftovers can disrupt aquatic ecosystems. Young environmental engineer Yasemin Yฤฑlmaz shows how #NatureBasedSolutions like wetlands, biochar & bacteria can help protect rivers and lakes from pharmaceutical pollution. ๐ https://t.co/KXvkbuMWrf
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Episode 4 of EBONY x Nationwide: Amplified Rising Visionaries features NFL linebacker Zaire Franklin, founder of Sheliceโs Angels, on instant connections, balance, and building impact on & off the field.
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๐๏ธ The high Himalayas and Tibetan plateau are warming 2x faster than the world. In Nepalโs Nubri Valley, communities are fighting back with solar greenhouses & local knowledge. This #InternationalMountainDay, discover their story: https://t.co/iRu55Z98sE
#MountainsMatter
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The Eburu Forest serves as a powerful reminder that protecting nature is crucial to building a resilient future. Here, communities, government agencies, and partners are working with @UNDP to restore biodiversity, regenerate water towers, and strengthen livelihoods in one of
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๐ On 11 December, join the 2025 #EquatorPrize Award Ceremony, honouring 10 inspiring Indigenous Peoples & local communities leading the way in: ๐ Climate Mitigation ๐ฟ A Just Transition ๐ง Climate Adaptation & Resilience ๐ฅ Watch live: https://t.co/a2cjrbPiLk
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Your Jeep deserves more than just a traditional lift kit โ it deserves an AccuAir Dynamic Lift Kit.
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The work at #EburuForest is a powerful reminder of what climate action looks like when communities lead. Asante sana to @UNDPโs Administrator @alexanderdecroo for joining us. Community leadership works, and we need more of it. @alexanderdecroo
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A healthy environment is not just something we hope for, it is a #HumanRight that makes many other rights possible. ๐ฟ This Human Rights Day, add your voice to the call for stronger protection of the natural systems that sustain us! ๐โจ #NatureOurSharedRight
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Human rights shape our lives. Healthy ecosystem helps sustain them. ๐ฟ๐ When nature is at risk, the rights we count on are at risk too. On #HumanRightsDay, take a moment to learn how. ๐
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Ecosystem benefits like restoration and biodiversity stand out. The work of many women who make them possible often does not. ๐ฟโจ Explore the puzzle and see how many of their hidden roles you can find. ๐
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Have you integrated APOL1 genetic testing into your practice? Discover the No-Cost APOL1 Genotyping Program for eligible patients sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticalsโhelping you deliver precision care without added cost. Learn more today!
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Our final day of the BES-Net Second Caribbean Regional Trialogue brought the region full circle, from sensing and learning to co-creating and committing to action. Delegates refined ideas developed throughout the week, strengthened opportunities for regional collaboration, and
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๐ Whatโs driving biodiversity loss? This infographic from the IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment reveals the underlying, indirect and direct causes of natureโs decline. ๐ Dive into the full assessment to learn how we can reverse these trends: https://t.co/DZnSme87o3
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With reed beds, bamboo sieves & community leadership, @SPARCIndia2 is turning wastewater into opportunity: safe water, cooler climates & women-led fish farms. ๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ๐ Learn how they're turning sewage-filled Mumbai lakes into clean, living water sources. https://t.co/Y7Q9YawdhW
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Healthy soil is not just a rural concern; itโs an urban lifeline. ๐ฑ Every market stall, every kitchen and every neighbourhood garden begins beneath the pavement. Restoring soil function is one of the most practical ways to strengthen resilience for us all. ๐ฟ #WorldSoilDay
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Two top programs. One unforgettable night. Arkansas & Houston bring big time college basketball to the Garden State at Prudential Center on Saturday, December 20 for the 2025 Never Forget Tribute Classic! Buy your tickets today.
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A pavement tells one story of order and control. The soil beneath it tells a different one: life, absorption and cooperation. ๐ฑ This World Soil Day is a reminder that cities grow stronger when they let that second story rise to the surface. ๐โจ
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๐ The curtain has fallen on the #CaribbeanTrialogue! In her closing remarks, Candice Ramsaran of @PlanningTT reminded participants that progress depends on a whole-of-society approach and called for regional collaboration to drive meaningful, lasting change. @UNDPTT @gef_tt
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What makes Consensus Hong Kong the year's most important event? Listen to what our attendees say. This is where East meets West, where deals are made, and where the global digital asset ecosystem connects. Hear their stories, and get your ticket to be part of the action in 2026.
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As biodiversity remains a critical area of concern for the Small Island Developing States of the Caribbean, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is strengthening efforts to foster collaboration and protect the regionโs ecosystems. https://t.co/fO08PN0ONn
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As biodiversity remains a critical area of concern for the Small Island Developing States of the Caribbean, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is strengthening efforts to foster collab...
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๐ฟ BES-Net Trialogue | Day 2 Highlights Today our participants stepped out of the conference room and into the heart of Trinidad & Tobagoโs biodiversity. From the WA Samaki ecosystem in Freeport to the Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust, Day 2 offered immersive field experiences
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