Susan Gardner
@SCMGardner
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Director of Ecosystems Division, @UNEnvironment; Natural Ecosystems offer the simplest solutions; Opinions are my own.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined March 2019
“en materia de cobertura, lo que incluye garantizar que las zonas protegidas estén bien gestionadas, con una gobernanza eficaz e integradora y la participación de las comunidades locales”. #SaveOurOcean .@PNUMA2024 .@UNEP_LatAm.
forbes.com.mx
El informe Plan de Acción Oceánica 30x30 hace un llamamiento para que autoridades sumen esfuerzos y amplíen la protección del agua y sus ecosistemas.
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RT @UNEP_Africa: Strong leadership and bold vision at COP14 to the Abidjan Convention. As the region unites to protect marine biodiversity….
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Great conversations in Mexico City with Undersecretary Enrique Ochoa at SRE. We discussed the challenges and powerful opportunities that lie ahead for environmental diplomacy. I look forward to welcoming the Undersecretary back to Kenya, where he will always have a home.
Un gusto recibir a Susan Gardner @SCMGardner, Directora de la División de Ecosistemas @UNEP 🌱🌎. Abordamos los retos y oportunidades de la diplomacia medioambiental con miras a la próxima Asamblea Mundial del Medio Ambiente en diciembre 🇺🇳🤝🇲🇽
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Four decades ago I travelled to the Solomon Islands: an experience that deepened my appreciation of the importance of #coral ecosystems and their benefits to communities.
Coral reef degradation not only endangers marine biodiversity but also jeopardizes the livelihoods of millions who depend on reef-related resources. A new article by Dr. Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division at the UN Environment Programme (@UNEP), emphasizes the
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🌱 Ecosystem restoration works—for people and planet. When Indigenous knowledge meets science and perseverance, incredible things happen. #UNited4Land #GenerationRestoration #ForNature #COP16Riyadh .
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Riyadh, 4 November 2024 – Initiatives to restore degraded ecosystems across all continents will be recognized by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
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Día de la Tierra en la UNCCD COP16 enfatizando la importancia de las inversiones en restauración y procesos inclusivos que empoderen a las mujeres y las comunidades locales. #UNCCDCOP16 .@UNEP_LatAm
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“COP16 is a pivotal conference, one that must prioritize resilience-based responses to tackling the escalating crisis of land degradation,” said Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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The 16th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification begins in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the convention's 30th anniversary.
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As #UNCCDCOP16 begins in Riyadh, we have a opportunity to shape a sustainable future for people, land and ecosystems. With 2030 fast approaching, UNEP stands ready to support Member States in turning them into action. #UNited4Land.@Cop16Riyadh.
Today, we kick off two weeks of crucial discussions that could shape the future of our planet @Cop16Riyadh. Thank you, to the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia 🇸🇦 for its incredible hospitality and resilience in hosting this event. Land degradation threatens our planet and our
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Check out the inspiring video narrated by UNEP Goodwill Ambassador @RockyDawuni and see my interview on today’s launch of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action. #COP29 #WithNature #ClimateAction.
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COP29 Presidency Azerbaijan will launch the Baku Dialogue to raise the prominence of water-related issues in climate talks.
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Looking forward to UNCCD COP16 bringing home the progress of Member States across the Rio Trio.
"The UNCCD COP16 must embrace the synergies between the three Rio Conventions - #COP16Colombia, #COP29Baku and @Cop16Riyadh . @SCMGardner , @UNEP Ecosystems Division Director, spoke at the 'On the road to #UNCCDCOP16 ' event in Brussels. #ourlandourfuture
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Back in Nairobi, reflecting on COP16’s outcomes: the progress we made in Cali is real and meaningful. As 2030 approaches, we cannot afford to slow down. Only when we make peace with nature can we build lasting peace for humans. #COP16Colombia #KMGBF.
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El océano nos conecta: personas, países, economías y ecosistemas. Con ese mismo espíritu, unámonos en todos los sectores para acelerar la implementación del objetivo oceánico 30x30 y otros compromisos marinos esenciales. @UNEP_LatAm .#COP16Colombia.
Focusing on trade and the ocean, this weekend at #COP16Colombia called attention to the manifold drivers of biodiversity loss - and on how to transform them to achieve #PeaceWithNature. Stay tuned for UNEP’s events this week:
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Nature doesn’t just provide us with food, water, and clean air—it’s part of who we are. Let’s learn from indigenous peoples, who remind us that humanity is part of nature, not above it. Our health depends on the health of the planet. #COP16Colombia #KMGBF
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We can make the Global Biodiversity Framework more than just words on paper. Now, it’s time to act. Here’s an overview I contributed to on why CBD COP16 matters so much, and what’s at stake: . #COP16Colombia #KMGBF.
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Nations are set to spend the next 12 days advancing measures to protect the web of life on Earth.
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If we rethink how our food systems operate—from production to consumption—we can build a future where healthy, nutritious food becomes a reality for all. #WorldFoodDay #PeaceWithNature.
On #WorldFoodDay, let’s come together to tackle food loss & waste—it’s a shared responsibility! Swipe through for simple tips to make a big impact. Let’s create a #ZeroWaste future and protect our planet! 🌱.#Sustainability #ReduceFoodWaste #ClimateAction
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RT @UNEP_Europe: "At @UNEP we see intrinsic economic & social value in biodiversity protection. We are proud of @CITES for taking forward g….
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#StopFoodLossWaste is a powerful way to reduce your footprint while protecting forests, conserving water, and safeguarding habitats vital for biodiversity.
Reducing food loss & waste is a key #ClimateAction step that can contribute to the protection of our planet, while helping tackle hunger around the world. Sunday is International Day of Awareness on Food Loss & Waste:
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Pleased to contribute to this critical conversation about making peace with nature in preparation for Cali. #biodiversity.
.@SCMGardner highlighting @UNEP‘s work in addressing threats to biodiversity at the Peace and Biodiversity - Road to #COP16Colombia event at @JohnsHopkins. #PeaceWithNature
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A pleasure to contribute to the CNN article regarding the opportunities and complexities of ecosystem restoration. @laurapaddison .
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A Dutch engineer wants to transform an expanse of arid land into green, fertile land teeming with wildlife — and in the process, change the weather
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"On the International Day #AfricanDescent, we honour the immense and diverse contributions of people of African descent to the vast spectrum of human achievements, and their tireless efforts to create a better world." Secretary General Antonio Guterres @UNEP_Africa.
In 2015, the @blackmambasapu, a female-led anti-poaching unit, won the @UN #EarthChamps award for fighting illegal wildlife trade. This #AfricanDescent Day, see how they’re making a difference in South Africa:
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