Peatlands in the Congo Basin are more than just carbon sinks. #IndigenousPeoples and #localcommunities heavily rely on these ecosystem services for food and drinking water. Learn how their knowledge can help protect peatlands and sustain livelihoods:

Migratory species undertake long, difficult journeys to reach their feeding and breeding grounds. These journeys are increasingly disrupted by unpredictable obstacles.🦩🏞️. But there are reasons to be hopeful! Learn more in our blog:

Ecosystem restorations can contribute to .🌳Reversing #biodiversityloss .✅Supporting #climatechange mitigation & adaptation. We demonstrate how policymakers can support restoration initiatives in Europe that deliver benefits #ForNatureForPeople 🔗

To celebrate the upcoming International Day of the World’s #IndigenousPeoples, we are hosting a panel discussion on Indigenous and community-led biodiversity mapping and monitoring, followed by a film screening. Join us in-person or online. Register here:

To successfully conserve the biodiversity, it is important to ensure that the protected and conserved areas are effectively designed, managed and governed, and recognize and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Learn more:

The Cook Islands are rich in natural heritage 🏝️. To safeguard its unique ecosystems, the Cook Islands have been making strides to protect and conserve its rich biodiversity. Learn more about how we are supporting them:

The National Ecosystem Assessment of Malawi is excited to present a mini-documentary that focuses on understanding biodiversity conservation through Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) in Malawi. Watch the video 🎥:

Did you know? #SpatialAnalysis can help address many societal challenges.🌐🌿. It can identify locations and tailor nature-based solutions for the place most able to provide multiple benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet. Explore more in this technical paper 📑:

The loss of nature and biodiversity poses financial risks to pension funds. UK-based workplace pension scheme, Nest used ENCORE to assess its exposure to such risks. Oxford Sustainable Finance Group developed a case study based on these results. Read 👉

Mangrove ecosystems provide:.🐠Food.🌊Coastal protection .🐯Habitat to more than 1500 associated species . It is vital that we understand the importance of this blue ecosystem. Learn more about #MangroveEcosystems in this interactive site:

25 years of collaboration at UNEP-WCMC, delivering impact #ForNature & #ForPeople 🎉 🌳. Read our latest blog which showcases our biodiversity-related expertise & support towards addressing the broader challenges of #biodiversityloss & #climatechange 🔗

Linear infrastructure can pose significant threats to snow leopards. Our Sustainable Infrastructure Lead, Hamza Butt, has co-authored new guidance advising on how these negative impacts can be mitigated through careful planning. 👉 Find out more:

Tomorrow is the first day of #RamsarCOP15, taking place in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Read our latest blog to find out what to expect from this key event for the conservation of #wetlands:

📣 #RamsarCOP15 on Wetlands will be held from July 23 to July 31, 2025, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Lewis Kramer, Programme Officer at UNEP-WCMC and a member of our delegation, shares what to expect and highlights the importance of our work in this area. #COP15Zimbabwe

Harm to nature harms business 🍃. UNEP-WCMC'S Proteus team developed “Every Job is a Nature Job” - a series of briefs that provide actionable guidance to different job roles within companies, helping them to sustain nature. Read more 👉

The TRADE Hub project advanced research on environmentally and socially sustainable agricultural commodity supply chains 🌴🍫 . Read more about its impact across the EU and beyond 👉

Following the recent publication of the ‘Drought Hotspots around the World 2023-2025' report, we examine the many costs of drought – and how nature can help. Read more:

Our report ‘Mobilizing Finance for Biodiversity’ outlines how private finance sector can contribute to #NBSAPs. The report.🔍Explores how #privatefinance can be channelled in support of the #KMGBF.💡Draws lessons from the #climatefinance space. Read more:

As part of our series exploring how the private finance sector can support national biodiversity strategy and action plans (NBSAPs), we share key highlights from Indonesia 🇮🇩. Download the country outlook to learn more about these instruments:

The Convening for Restoration initiative comes to an end! .As it draws to a close, project leaders share some of the key successes and lessons learned on how to overcome key barriers to large-scale #restoration projects in Europe. 🔗Learn more: