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5 facts about orangutans on International Orangutan Day 1. The name 'orangutan' translates from the Malay language to 'man of the forest'. 2. Orangutan young stay with their mothers for up to eight years - longer than any other great ape. 3. Orangutans are the world's largest tree-dwelling mammal, spending nearly their entire lives living and sleeping in trees. They cannot survive without trees. 4. A century ago, more than 230,000 orangutans lived in forests all across south-east Asia. Today they're only found on two islands: Sumatra and Borneo. There are fewer than 120,000 orangutans left in the wild. 5. The single biggest threat to orangutans is rapid deforestation, mainly due to palm oil and other agricultural plantations. We support reforestation projects that include habitat corridor restoration for the many species that rely on intact forests for their survival. Join us! https://lnkd.in/gqmTNxNC #internationalorangutanday #reforestation #habitatrestoration

🌳 Behold the mighty #saxaul tree! 🌍 This extraordinary #tree defies the harshest climates where no other tree can survive. From scorching summers with 50 degrees to freezing winters in deserted regions like Tajikistan, the saxaul thrives against all odds. 💧 With an incredible deep-rooting system, this resilient tree taps into groundwater up to 30 meters below, enabling it to endure with minimal rainfall. 🐾 Not only does the saxaul make the desert habitable by providing food and shelter for wildlife, but it also holds deep cultural significance, cherished for centuries as a source of shelter, firewood, and traditional medicine. 🌬️ The saxaul's vital role in stabilizing sand dunes and preventing #desertification cannot be overlooked. Its dense foliage and branching structure act as a natural barrier against wind erosion, safeguarding fragile ecosystems. 🌿 At Helvetas, as part of the Climate Resilient Development Project (CRDP), we recognize the immense potential of the saxaul tree. Our mission is to reforest strategic areas in Southern #Tajikistan with saxaul, combatting desertification, enhancing biodiversity, and contributing to carbon sequestration. 🌱 I have to admit, when I first saw the saxaul tree in #Tajikistan, it may not have appeared particularly spectacular. Especially younger saxaul trees resemble dusty bushes. However, let us remember to #appreciate not only the visually stunning but also the diverse species that benefit our ecosystems. We must find beauty in the subtle marvels like the saxaul tree.

Celebrating Bhutan For Life program initiative on #theEarthDay 🌱 Bhutan for Life program is a groundbreaking initiative securing a sustainable future for Bhutan's magnificent forests and wildlife. Salient feature of BFL as a #PFP in the world: Asia’s first #ProjectFinanceforPermanence- a Long-Term Funding solutions: Bhutan for Life secures permanent financing for protected areas, ensuring their survival for generations. #Biodiversityconservationinitiatives: The program supports the conservation of endangered species like tigers and snow leopards. With support from Bhutan for life program conducted National Snow Leopard Survey and National Tiger Survey in 2022-2023 and the National Forest Inventory 2022-2023. #ThrivingCommunities: What makes Bbutan for Life unique among rest of the PFP is that the Bhutan for Life empowers local communities through sustainable livelihood initiatives and helps manage human-wildlife conflicts. #ClimateAction: By preserving forests, Bhutan for Life ensures Bhutan remain a natural carbon sink, mitigating climate change impacts. Together, with Bhutan for Life, we can create a lasting positive impact on our planet. #EarthDay2024 #BhutanForLife #BeAnEarthDayHero

Today, we celebrate World #Orangutan Day, a time to recognize and honour these remarkable great apes that call the forests of #Borneo and #Sumatra home. As we mark this special occasion, let us reflect on the plight of the orangutan and renew our commitment to protecting this #endangered species and the precious habitats they depend on. However ,there is hope. Across the world, dedicated #conservationists, scientists, and concerned citizens are working tirelessly to protect orangutans and their forests. Let us all pledge to do our part. Whether it's reducing our consumption of unsustainable palm oil, supporting #conservation organizations, or simply spreading #awareness, each of us can play a role in ensuring a future where #orangutans thrive once more. #wildlifematters #orangutansday #savetheanimal #savetheplanet #supportconservation #getinvolved

Meet Megh Ale, Nepal's dedicated Karnali River Waterkeeper. When Megh first laid eyes on the breathtaking Karnali River in 1991, its turquoise waters, pristine forests, and rich cultural heritage inspired a lifelong mission. As the last free-flowing river in Nepal, the Karnali supports incredible biodiversity—including tigers, snow leopards, and Gangetic dolphins—while offering one of the world’s top rafting destinations. But this natural wonder is now under threat from proposed hydropower projects that jeopardize its ecological and cultural significance. Megh advocates for sustainable alternatives, like eco-tourism and the Great Karnali Quest - — a global rafting race designed to showcase the river's unmatched beauty. Megh regards his work as not merely a conservation endeavor but as a testament to future generations. Read more about Megh's journey below. #waterkeeperwarrior, #advocacy, #cleanwater, #water, #wateraction, #climateaction, #environment, #environmentalprotection, #environmentaljustice, #SDG6

🌍 Today is World Orangutan Day! 🦧 Today we want to celebrate these incredible, intelligent and wonderful beings and raise awareness of their heartbreaking plight. Did you know that orangutans are believed to be the most intelligent beings on the planet after humans? They are also heartbreakingly critically endangered 💔 with their habitats rapidly being destroyed due to agriculture, palm oil production, infrastructure development. Most devastatingly, according to the Orangutan Project, orangutans are poached and hunted for their meat with mothers frequently killed by hunters and their babies sold on the black market as "cute pets". 💔 A century ago, orangutans lived in forests all through south-east Asia, unfortunately, today, they are only found on two islands, Sumatra and Borneo. The Orangutan Project are doing incredible work to protect orangutan habitat and rescue those in need, for more information on how you can help, head to https://lnkd.in/efV6qU5 🧡 #WorldOrangutanDay #SaveTheOrangutans #EndDeforestation

Saving #WestPapua means saving our planet. It's time to end Indonesia's colonial rule and occupation of WestPapua. West Papua 🇨🇺 must be free and independent so that indigenous Papuans can help protect the third largest lung of earth 🌎. West Papua, which comprises the western half of the island of New Guinea, is home to one of the largest remaining rainforests in the world. The region's lush tropical forests are often referred to as the "third lung of the earth," due to their significant contribution to the world's oxygen supply and carbon sequestration. West Papua's forests are not only vital for the environment, but they're also home to a rich cultural heritage and biodiversity. The region is inhabited by indigenous tribes, each with their own unique traditions and languages. Additionally, the forests are home to many endangered species, including tree kangaroos, birds of paradise, and saltwater crocodiles. It's essential to continue efforts to protect and preserve this precious ecosystem for future generations. Video: The destruction of tropical rainforests in West Papua by the Indonesian illegal loggers is widespread across West Papua. Tropical virgin rainforest is being cut down, and it's having a huge impact on the lives of indigenous Papuans. Anger and frustrations are brewing everywhere in West Papua as forests are being destroyed, and hunting grounds for the indigenous Papuans are no longer available. This is an urgent situation that can't be ignored by the international community.

Community and a sense of belonging is something deep within us all - the contentment of connection and shared experience. Projects that are based around these values give another layer to much needed planting and restoration of beneficial trees, vegetation and ecosystems. An example is shown in this photo of a project in Ainokama district Japan, where just over 2 hectares of Miyawaki method forest was planted in a day by 7000 local volunteers! This particular project was a long term tsunami proofing one with a goal to create a coastal shelter belt of deep rooting native species to potentially offer some protection from the water surge and subsequent effects that occur periodically in the area. The planting was by the local community to benefit the greater local community and undertaken with real meaning and positive action. #biodiversity #miyawakimethod #rewilding #naturebasedsolutions #nature #reforestation #restoration

Today we are on prompt #3 Within the trees 🌳 Our Planet Week Which I wanted to connect to our biosphere: life! As you know by now Ocean equals life and I wanted to move this prompt towards our ocean. Once again highlighting the importance of mangroves and its habitats, like this cute manatee. A tree / ecosystem we often forget and maybe don’t even know. 7 fascinating facts from earth.org about mangroves: 1. Mangroves Are Some of the Most Important Carbon Sinks on the Planet 2. Mangroves Act As Coastal Defence Against Floods and Tsunami 3. Mangroves Can Help Mitigate Coral Bleaching  4. Mangroves are Found in Salty Water 5. Mangroves Contribute Back to the Economy and Society  6. Mangroves Cannot Be Replanted Once Deforested or Destroyed 7. Indonesia Boasts the Largest Ecosystem of Mangroves in the World #letsdrawthechange #ourplanetweek #ourplanetweek2024 #mangroves #manatee

Meet Pak Hardi, a local of Belitung. Belitung's crystal-clear waters used to be Pak Hardi's livelihood. As a boat captain, he'd ferry tourists past vibrant coral reefs. Now, the water's murky, the reefs bleached. Tin mining suffocates the corals, fish vanish, and Pak Hardi's tourist trips dry up. Pak Hardi's tourist trips became less frequent, replaced by the quiet desperation of a fisherman returning with empty nets. Feeding his family became a daily struggle. Unlike others who voiced their anger towards the faceless corporations behind the illegal mining practices, Pak Hardi understood the futility of fighting a giant. He knew that change wouldn't come easy, but despair wasn't an option. So, with the unwavering spirit of a man who loved his island, Pak Hardi decided to take matters into his own hands. He started small, using his meager savings to buy coral fragments and learn the delicate art of coral restoration. Slowly, painstakingly, he began to replant the corals, nurturing them back to health. Every weekend, he'd gather a handful of villagers who shared his concern, and together they'd work tirelessly underwater, planting seeds of hope for the future. This heartwarming story of resilience has motivated us to join Pak Hardi's mission to restore Belitung's coral reefs. With our support, we can provide the necessary resources and knowledge to accelerate this vital work and bring hope to the island's coastal communities. #coralrestoration #oceanconservation #marinelife #environmentalprotection #sustainability #onlyoneocean