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I am grateful to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, The African Leadership University and the MAVA Foundation for this unique opportunity. It was a huge privilege to be part of this group of 50+ talented, inspiโฆ
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Research Officer, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development - MSc Urban Planning
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๐ข Circular Enthusiasts and innovators!!! This call is for you ๐ข
Share your ideas for a chance to support your initiatives, by accessing funding opportunities and benefitting from a development programme.
#circulareconomy
#circulardesign
#opportunities
I am very grateful to the British Government, through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Chevening Awards teamย for allowing me to experience this life changing opportunity.
Sincerest thanks to Her Majesty's Ambassador to Madagascarโฆ
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Delighted to welcome back 8 ๐ฒ๐ฌ #Chevening scholars who completed Masters at universities across ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ, ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ & ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ.
Great to hear how scholarships enable talented Malagasy to deepen their expertise, experience ๐ฌ๐ง culture & contribute to #Madagascarโs future development.
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People & nature benefit when the natural environment in & around cities is enhanced ๐ฑ
Here are some cities that are leading the way in innovative & sustainable solutions that we need to save our planet ๐
explore.panda.org/world-cities-d #Connect2Earth #WorldCitiesDay #CitiesWithNature
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This #UrbanOctober, weโre celebrating the value of nature in our cities & regions!
#CitiesWithNature #RegionsWithNature
Learn about nature's gifts to people in cities:
citieswithnature.org/what-is-cities
Created by #INTERACTBio @iki_bmu
Look around... can you spot any of them in your city?
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#UrbanOctober | Investing in urban nature: a toolkit for cities (special focus on the Global South)
#UrbanNature makes a difference in our daily lives! We need to make clear links between #nature & human well-being. #ForNature
interactbio.iclei.org/resource/inves @iki_bmu #INTERACTBio
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There is an urgent need for a focus on safe, accessible, affordable and low-carbon public transport as well as integrated models including facilities for walking and cycling. Planning compact cities with good transit infrastructure is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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The 1st step to protecting nature? Mapping natural assets! #ForNature.
#INTERACTBio created these illustrated maps of #Kochi, #Gangtok & #Panaji in India to help them understand & protect their natural ecosystems.
interactbio.iclei.org/resourcescateg
#UrbanOctober
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Join me at #DaringCities2021 on 4-8 October!
The largest global virtual forum for urban leaders boldly tackling the #ClimateEmergency
Find out more
Join me at #DaringCities2021 on 4-8 October!
The largest global virtual forum for urban leaders boldly tackling the #ClimateEmergency
Find out more
We're proud to call Newcastle our home and love that QS have ranked it as one of the top student cities in the world ๐โค๏ธ #QSWUR #BestStudentCities
Learn more ๐ bit.ly/33hpwqx
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I'm Maneva from Madagascar. My favorite things about studying in the UK:
โจ Having the chance to create connections from across the world ๐ฒ๐พ ๐น๐ท ๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ณ ๐ฒ๐ฝ
โจ Studying in award-winning facilities
Apply today: chevening.org/apply
#BeChevening
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Our #CitiesWithNature Tools & Resources Hub is live! ๐ฑ
Explore 200+ resources from , , , , , , , , , , , ,
& more under these themes.
citieswithnature.org/tools-and-reso
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Join us online this week for the 1st African Forum on Urban Forests from 5-9 July!
Register now: bit.ly/36eEvnT
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'There's a range of different ways you can present the evidence about the value of the #environment to different audiences' - Krista Patrick #GreenRecovery
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Blue sky, green cliffs and gold sand.
Beautiful coastal scenery in Tynemouth.
#mynclpics pic.twitter.com/UzoctICjxg
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Got a chance to attend a TEDx Conference yesterday.
Thank you ๐ต๏ธ for this unique experience ๐บ for the VisualDoodle IdeasBook and ๐ป for the enamel pin!
Special thanks to the speakers and facilitators for these inspiring talks โจ๐โจ
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We need to empower every young person to contribute to a resilient, sustainable future. Join me in signing this important petition: teachthefuture.uk/petition?sourc
#TeachTheFuture
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I just pledged to tackle climate change in 2021. Proud to be part of a global community of scholars, alumni, fellows and partners of UK govt. scholarships who are coming #TogetherForOurPlanet. Make your pledge now: bit.ly/OurClimatePled #OurClimatePledge
For me, effective leadership means โจThinking Creatively, Being Humble, Valuing Diversity in all its formsโจ
If you think this sounds like you, apply for a fully funded #CheveningScholarship.
๐๐พchevening.org/2020applicatio
#BeALeader
#OriginalThinker
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A great graphic that shows the various green infrastructure applications and their benefits! #greenroofs #greenwalls #trees ow.ly/G1gg50BuDAP
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To tackle place-based inequality, #planning is need to
๐ Deliver high quality, affordable homes in the right locations
๐ Support regeneration of existing homes & neighbourhoods
๐ฒImprove access to green space, jobs & infrastructure
#PlantheWorldWeNeed
rtpi.org.uk/plantheworldwe
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Join us tomorrow in the High-level event at ๐ข "GREEN CITIES to #buildbackbetter for the #SDGs" & find out about the new Green Cities Action Programmeโ
All the info ๐ buff.ly/2FDOf0S
Register now ๐ buff.ly/3klax6v
#Greencities
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DYK: Making space #fornature within our cities to improve our health is part of one of the eight transitions to #sustainable pathways in 's newly launched #GBO5?
If we protect #nature, nature will protect us. #CitiesWithNature
More info: cbd.int/doc/press/2020
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Global plastic waste is a problem that affects us all. Ready to take action? Learn more and join the Challenge. ed.ted.com/themes/cleanup via
Earth 2020 | Rise of the Introverts.
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Could you help us to support protected areas in #Madagascar?
Weโve launched a new grant competition and are awarding up to ยฃ10.2 million of our International Climate Finance to the successful delivery partner.
Find out how you can apply here:
defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/
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LIVE | Ms Rina Mandimbiniaina, Conservation Associate at the #Madagascar, highlights behaviour change as crucial to achieving the #SDGs: "We must emphasise strong institutional support to encourage participation."
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โณ Only three days to go until applications for Chevening Awards to study in the UK are open! โณ
We invite you on 3 September, to take the first step towards your new future by applying through our website: chevening.org/apply
Are you excited? We're excited!
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This paper has immediate implications for policy makers and regulatory authorities, providing the basis for consistent and transparent evaluation of biophilic urbanism initiatives.
sustainableearth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11
ping @CecilUforia
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In a '15-minute city' you would be able to meet most, if not all, of your needs within a short walk or bike ride from your home. What role can green infrastructure play?
c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/How-
youtu.be/McGyONofhi4
#GreenInfrastructure #15minuteCity
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๐ณ TODAY | 2pm CAT | How can mapping #ecosystems help local government to identify:
1. priority areas for nature #conservation & restoration; and
2. pathways to direct investment for #green open spaces?
Join our webinar today!
๐ณ REGISTER: bit.ly/3iS1CJd
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