Nik Sekhran
@niksekhran
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Chief Conservation Officer at @world_wildlife. Passionate about #wildlife, #nature, #climatechange, #oceans, #freshwater, #forests & support for the #SDGs
Joined September 2014
Over the next days, leaders are meeting in Canada to discuss pressing environmental issues. Find out what to expect from the #GEFassembly2023 and how we are involved. Watch below and more at: https://t.co/jvHnqVaPFr
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Climate change is going to make producing the same crops in the same place more difficult, or even impossible. We should spend more time identifying crops that mature faster and can be grown under hotter conditions with less water.
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With climate change, irrigating more crops in the United States will be critical to sustaining future yields, as drought conditions are likely to increase due to warmer temperatures and shifting...
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Los enfoques inclusivos deben garantizar que el logro de la #Meta3 beneficie a las personas y la naturaleza a largo plazo Una nueva guía publicada hoy en #GEFassembly2023 de @world_wildlife, @IUCN_WCPA y @nature_org muestra cómo https://t.co/8nGSJDCtD2
#GEFAssembly2023
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Farming is more efficient, productive, and sustainable when we work with nature, not against it.
nature.com
Nature - Following a wide-ranging review of studies, reports and policies about nature’s multiple values, combinations of values-centred approaches are proposed to improve valuation of...
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WWF-Indonesia mourns the loss of Kathy MacKinnon, a renowned zoologist, Midori Prize winner, former WWF-Indonesia's Conservation Advisor and passionate conservationist who made notable contributions in Indonesia. We honor her legacy as a passionate conservationist. Rest in Peace.
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Looking forward to sharing the stage tomorrow with my esteemed colleagues from around the world to discuss what to do on wildlife markets and trade to prevent another pandemic. Hope to see you there - Register now!
An urgent question – how can we prevent future pandemics, starting with wildlife trade and markets? Looking forward to moderating a fruitful discussion tomorrow. Thanks to @World_Wildlife, @CornellVet, and @AtkinsonCenter for hosting. Register now:
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The alliances needed to rebuild the developing world (Achim Steiner | TED2020 ) https://t.co/xsWgDPa5xP via @TEDTalks
ted.com
Developing countries need strong alliances between the public and private sectors to rebuild after COVID-19, says Achim Steiner, administrator for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)....
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In Mbondo, Tanzania, jobs can be hard to find, leading some villagers to turn to things like illegal logging to support their families. With help from the CARE-WWF Alliance, Mbondo created a better future for people and nature.
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Elephants are killed because people buy ivory. Africa has lost more than 100,000 elephants in one decade. Be part of the solution! #TravelIvoryFree #CNY2019 @World_Wildlife @Chris_Conner_ @janvert
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Great to see the new trailer for @OurPlanet. @Netflix sent a powerful message about the need to preserve a future for nature and people. Proud that WWF has partnered with them on this series. https://t.co/tv87qI59gV
Watching the big game? 🏈 We loved the @OurPlanet trailer! Remember, when it comes to #OurPlanet, we’re all on one team. Learn more:
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.@WWF @World_Wildlife 75% of the infrastructure stock in 2050 has not been built. A tsunami of badly executed infrastructure projects could wreck nature.We need to incorporate nature into long term infrastructure planning to avoid building in ecologically sensitive areas. #COP14
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Humans caused the largest loss of biodiversity since the dinosaurs were wiped out
thehill.com
We are the only species capable of bringing it to an end this loss of biodiversity.
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Humans caused the largest loss of biodiversity since the dinosaurs were wiped out
thehill.com
We are the only species capable of bringing it to an end this loss of biodiversity.
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Since 1973 America has promised to conserve the amazing array of life found across our country. The sweeping changes proposed to the ESA this week would undermine that promise, putting species at risk & downplaying the threat of climate-driven extinction. https://t.co/dSn1WggxRK
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The proposal would strike language that guides officials to ignore economic impacts when determining how wildlife should be protected.
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.@World_Wildlife @GAhmadia coral reefs and other vital marine ecosystems around the world are vanishing at an alarming rate. March in Washington DC on 9 June to show solidarity with efforts to protect our oceans. They could do with your help.
medium.com
By Gabby Ahmadia, Senior Marine Scientist, World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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For the first time ever, WWF is tracking 15 river dolphins in the Amazon using satellite tags. The information gathered will help us learn more about them and the threats they face. https://t.co/p4c06uqCHY via @Nightline
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‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ @niksekhran quotes Peter Drucker challenging countries if they are doing enough to attract the private sector 2 help meet the #SDGoals #SDGAction
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