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Rewilding is a #conservation method with a focus on the restoration of wild animal populations, whilst restoring habitats and eliminating threats different #species face. This helps to create resilient ecosystems and a resilient planet, providing inspiration for a #sustainable future. Traditionally, rewilding projects have focused on land. But this World Rewilding Day, we're focusing on the other 71% of the planet - the ocean.   That's where you come in. We need to re-whale the ocean! We know that whales are our climate allies, helping the #ocean absorb more carbon and release more oxygen than all of Earth's forests combined, just by existing. We need to restore the number of #whales and #dolphins to their pre-hunting populations to help re-whale the ocean but we can only do this with your help.  #HopeIntoAction #RewildlingDay2024

In case you do not know :o) - Blue carbon ecosystems, like mangroves, marshes, and seagrasses, are vital coastal habitats. They're great at storing carbon in plants and sediments. Mangroves, often overlooked yet indispensable, play a pivotal role in the battle against climate change, providing habitats for diverse wildlife and shielding coastal communities from natural calamities. Exciting news from FORLIANCE! We're delighted to introduce our revolutionary mangrove methodology, developed in partnership with Gold Standard. Our pioneering approach offers a comprehensive strategy for sustainably managing and restoring mangrove ecosystems on a global scale. Let us support your early-stage climate project with our technical expertise and extensive network of specialists. Send me a PM if you have a blue forest project in your hands and you consider it a potential carbon one! #FORLIANCE #MangroveMethodology #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GoldStandard

Blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, tidal and salt marshes, and seagrasses, are incredibly productive coastal ecosystems known for their ability to store carbon within both the vegetation and the sediments beneath them.   Mangroves, often undervalued yet essential, play a crucial role in combating climate change, offering habitats for diverse wildlife and safeguarding coastal communities from natural disasters.   At FORLIANCE, we're thrilled to share our groundbreaking mangrove methodology, developed in collaboration with Gold Standard.   Our innovative methodology offers a holistic approach to sustainably managing and restoring mangrove ecosystems worldwide.   Let us support your early-stage climate project with our technical experience, broad network of experts.   #FORLIANCE #MangroveMethodology #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GoldStandard 

🌿🌏 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀! Today, we recognize the invaluable role of mangroves in protecting our coastlines, supporting diverse marine life, and mitigating climate change. Mangroves act as natural barriers against storms, reduce coastal erosion, and provide vital habitats for numerous species. Join us in our commitment to preserve and restore these essential ecosystems. Here's how you can get involved: - Participate in local mangrove growing activities. - Support conservation organizations working to protect mangroves. - Educate others about the importance of mangroves and their ecological benefits. Together, we can ensure a sustainable future for our coastal communities and the planet. #WorldMangroveDay #CCEF #ProtectOurMangroves #SustainableFuture #MarineLife #ClimateAction

Blue carbon ecosystems – mangroves, tidal and salt marshes, and seagrasses – are highly productive coastal ecosystems that are particularly important for their capacity to store carbon within the plants and in the sediments below. Mangroves, often undervalued yet essential, play a crucial role in combating climate change, offering habitats for diverse wildlife and safeguarding coastal communities from natural disasters.   At FORLIANCE, we're thrilled to share our groundbreaking mangrove methodology, developed in collaboration with Gold Standard.   Our innovative methodology offers a holistic approach to sustainably managing and restoring mangrove ecosystems worldwide.   By leveraging scientific expertise and promoting collaboration, our goal is to optimize carbon removal through mangrove restoration.   Let us support your early-stage climate project with our technical experience and broad network of experts.     #FORLIANCE #MangroveMethodology #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GoldStandard

Seagrass meadows might be one of the ocean’s best-kept secrets when it comes to environmental impact. Despite covering less than 0.1% of the seafloor, these underwater ecosystems punch far above their weight in the fight against climate change. From their role in carbon sequestration—storing 10-18% of the ocean's total carbon—to providing crucial habitats for marine life, seagrasses are true ecosystem engineers. However, with their survival under threat from coastal development, pollution, and climate change, the time to protect and restore these vital meadows is now. Join us as we explore the incredible value of seagrass, highlighting their importance, current threats, and global efforts to conserve and restore these underwater powerhouses. 🌊 🌍 Follow us if you’d like this in your feed every week. #BlueCarbon #ClimateAction #Seagrass #MarineConservation Thanks to: WWF World Resources Institute seagrasswatch hq Phys.org UNEP-WCMC OzFish Unlimited BBC Water Magazine PADI The Nature Conservancy Project Seagrass

🌿🌊 Mangroves: EP. 2 🌊🌿 Mangrove forests are more than just trees – they are vibrant ecosystems that protect our coasts, provide food, and help fight climate change. 🌍 These unique habitats reduce coastal erosion, serve as nurseries for marine life, and act as natural shields during extreme weather events. Let’s protect these incredible ecosystems to ensure healthier oceans and stronger coastlines! 💙 Find out more in our latest video on mangrove ecosystems - https://lnkd.in/d9KfYV2B Special thanks to Ian Hendy for presenting this insightful video! #MangroveMagic #ProtectOurOceans #EcosystemServices #ClimateAction #NatureMatters #CoastalManagement

Mangrove forests are critical in our fight against climate change. They can store four to ten times more carbon per hectare as terrestrial forests, but sadly in many regions they are being lost 3-4 times faster than terrestrial forests.   Their locations along the fringes of land and sea can make them difficult to measure by hand, and thus the need for effective remote sensing technologies and methods are critical for gathering more accurate information on these ecosystems to better inform decisions on coastal land use and restoration.   A new manual from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the Caribbean, aims to do just that!   This manual helps stakeholders make the best decisions on which remote sensing methods are best for mapping and monitoring different kinds of mangroves based on project needs and budgets. Thus, allowing for enhanced management and conservation of these critical ecosystems.   Check it out below! https://lnkd.in/gT_S3cXd #mangrovemonitoring #mangrovemapping #mangroveforest #natureconservation #climatechange #natureclimatesolutions

REDRESS will focus on restoring degraded deep-sea habitats that have great potential to store carbon and mitigate climate change. These habitats, such as sea pens, bamboo corals, coral gardens, cold-water #coral reefs, sponge fields, and cold seeps, have been damaged by deep-sea fishing, particularly trawling. The project will map these degraded habitats and identify areas that could be prioritized for restoration efforts. #Restoration actions will target key deep-sea habitats in nine case study locations across five European Ecoregions, some of which have protection measures in place and strong governmental support, thus the project will also compare restoration approaches in areas with different levels of management restrictions

Why Mangrove Restoration Matters: Mangroves are nature’s powerhouses, offering critical benefits to our planet and communities: Climate Action: Mangroves store up to 4x more carbon than rainforests, helping fight climate change. Coastal Protection: They shield shorelines from storms, erosion, and rising sea levels. Biodiversity Boost: Mangroves are nurseries for marine life and home to countless species. Community Livelihoods: They support fishing, provide resources, and improve food security. Restoring mangroves means restoring balance—protecting nature, people, and future generations. Let’s make mangrove conservation a priority! #ClimateAction #MangroveRestoration #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Onemilliontrees4kilifi #ClimateActionNow Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W Omina Jewel Elphic Tossi