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Catherine Mungai
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Remy made it to CNN, he still has no idea how he came into my life and changed it for the better.
Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man. Thank you Remy!
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So many Black men suffer in silence.
I'm so proud of "The Roaming Chef" Dennis @ombachi13 for opening up about bipolar disorder, mental health and how cooking helped him heal
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invites you to a virtual consultative public meeting to be held today Wednesday, 24th May 2023 starting at 8:00am to 5:00pm to discuss the Climate Change Amendment Bill 2023. Click on the link below to join the conversation
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tryofenvironmentandforestry.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinser
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Today is #InternationalBiodiversityDay and as countries seek to move from agreement to action, this article highlights some key opportunities for collaborative action to #BuildBackBiodiversity
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Celebrate our planet's rich tapestry of life on #BiodiversityDay! 
Read more about linking science & policy to propel biodiversity action in Kenya from IUCN ESARO's Climate & Biodiversity Engagement Sr. Progr Officer @catmungai #BuildBackBiodiversity
bit.ly/3BMVOff
Read more about linking science & policy to propel biodiversity action in Kenya from IUCN ESARO's Climate & Biodiversity Engagement Sr. Progr Officer @catmungai #BuildBackBiodiversity
bit.ly/3BMVOff
Financing for nature.....
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Happy to have collaborated with @theGCF writing a paper on financial solutions for biodiversity conservation and climate action. Great working along with their outgoing ED @yannickglemarec and two wonderful colleagues @galmez100 and Benjamin Singer.
greenclimate.fund/sites/default/
Looking forward!
For responsible development to take place, limiting pressures & restoring degraded ecosystems including taking biodiversity into account, must be systematic and integrated throughout production and across value chains.
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Mark your calendars for this engaging webinar on Kenya's implementation strategy on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) on Thursday 18th May at 10:30-12:00pm EAT to commemorate International Day of Biodiversity.
#BiodiversityDay #BuildBackBiodiversity
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Mark your calendars for this engaging webinar on Kenya's implementation strategy on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) on Thursday 18th May at 10:30-12:00pm EAT to commemorate International Day of Biodiversity.
#BiodiversityDay #BuildBackBiodiversity
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1/4 Implementing partners have come together for the Regenerative Seascape for People, Climate and Nature (ReSea) Project Workshop in Nairobi.
#GreatBlueWall
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Also, check out this great initiative bringing together Kenyan #youth to discuss inputs into the Climate Change Act - Apply via docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI
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I had a lovely morning at the center with & and it is increasingly clear that young people have owned the natural resource management space and they not only need to be continuously engaged but also given space at the decision making table!
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#NbS used for #CarbonOffsetting purposes must ensure full protection of the rights of #IPLCs, cause no harm to them and assure equitable benefit sharing of any revenues generated through such measures.
Read more in this report by + : bit.ly/3Xe6xbC
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It was a pleasure to represent in this meeting and looking forward to exploring further how #science can continue to be integrated into #DecisionMaking processes, especially on integrating climate and biodiversity into #conservation discussions.
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We agreed that there was an urgent need to break silos and avoid duplication of conservation works in our different ecosystems of operation by bettering our coordination to enhance effective management that has a ripple effect to the wildlife economy.
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Do you have an early-stage blue carbon restoration & conservation project? & are calling for applications for the second round of Blue Carbon Accelerator. Learn more: bit.ly/bcafund
#ClimateChange #BlueEconomy #NatureBasedSolutions
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“Let’s take advantage of available innovation to reach the youth and raise awareness on the environmental policies in place. They can then advocate for the implementation of these policies.”-, Senior Program Officer (Climate and Biodiversity Engagement),
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We are live on this morning with Sr Prog Officer (Climate & Biodiversity Engagement) and member represented by Kenya Country Director discussing #ClimateChange & #Biodiversity #CONNECT youtube.com/live/nfEmVHbcf
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What do we know about #gender & agricultural insurance?
* few products are designed to reach & benefit ♀️
* few studies focus on empowerment or transformational effects
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Call for Story Pitches!
MESHA, with the support of @JRSBiodiversity, invites journalists to submit in-depth story pitches on the intersection between biodiversity and tourism.
Email: sayansimagazine@gmail.com.
Deadline: May 15, 2023.
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We look forward to a great attendance from Africa and beyond, to chart clear vision for the continent's contribution to existential threat posed by #ClimateChange
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We can’t keep calm! This Friday, the #TWENDE project team will join in a tree-growing initiative to mark National Tree Planting Day, spearheading the greening of Kenya to combat climate change & improve livelihoods. #15BillionTrees
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You have seen the videos, infographics and messages on the Kunming-Montreal GBF. This week, we will diver deeper on how we can effectively champion implementation in Africa and are keen to answer all the questions you may have. Register here to join us:
awf-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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**Now available in e-book format (EPUB and MOBI) in English **
Creating resilient livelihoods for youth in small-scale food production – A collection of projects to support young people
To download it click here 👉doi.org/10.4060/cc0225
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Ukitoka Nairobi 8:00 am na shuttle, utakuwa Arusha 1:00pm ama 2:00pm latest. Hiyo shuttle ni ksh 2,500. It actually keeps time and will leave whether full or not at 8:00 am sharp. Sasa kwa nini hujawai enda abroad? All you need is passport na yellow fever certificate.
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At the Conference (COP15), nearly 200 nations reached a historic agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by the end of the decade. The final framework had 4 goals and 23 targets. The attached infographic explains the 4 goals in detail
#YouthInAction #COP15
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🌲🐘Have you read the State of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa (SOPACA) Report ? This is a one of a kind compilation that shares on the current status of protected and conserved areas in the region.
You can read it here👉bit.ly/SOPACAReport
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Nous sommes à la recherche d’un Regional Senior Communications Officer (P2) pour notre bureau régional basé à Dakar.
Lien pour candidater : hrms.iucn.org/vacancy/6344
What an absolutely great pleasure to participate in the #Africa chapter of the capacity-building workshop that brought together a diverse range of participants to identify entry points for climate-resilient infrastructure & nature-based solutions for the continent.
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The @SCFInitiative #capacitybuilding WS finished yesterday. It leaves us inspired and equipped to tackle financial challenges on a subnational level. Thank you to all the brilliant minds who contributed to making this a success! #climatefinance #innovation
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Join and online for an ongoing #capacitybuilding workshop in Senegal.
✅Blended finance for climate action
✅Investment for sustainability
✅Market developments in Africa
Log in throughout the day via: lnkd.in/eK9f52qV
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Important climate and nature finance workshop on now, by Pegasus Capital and .
Bringing together project developers, govt, and financiers; discussing needs, wants and where gaps can be bridged.
Tune in. Link below👇
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The SCF #Africa Workshop “Investing in sustainable subnational solutions for climate, nature, and people” is starting today.
You can tune in anytime using the following link:
lnkd.in/eK9f52qV
Agenda: subnational.finance/wp-content/upl
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Interested in learning more about the investment opportunities for climate financing available through the Subnational Climate Finance Initiative, follow this link 👇
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The SCF #Africa Workshop “Investing in sustainable subnational solutions for climate, nature, and people” is starting today.
You can tune in anytime using the following link:
lnkd.in/eK9f52qV
Agenda: subnational.finance/wp-content/upl
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Do you have experience conducting environmental policy & legal assessments, and understand Kenya’s legal/regulatory framework related to protected and conserved area management/governance? IUCN-ESARO invites you to apply:
bit.ly/3ZRoQnY
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Do you know any projects that should be featured on our #naturebasedsolutions case study map?
We have launched a new recommendation form to collect more examples of rural & coastal #NbS efforts across the globe.
Check out our platform & submit a case ⤵️
es.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org
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The roles and responsibilities of men and women in the management of biodiversity, and the ability to participate in decision-making, vary between and within countries and cultures.
Find out more via 👇
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What did #COP15 mean for #women and #girls?
Check out this panel discussion led by @Women4Biodiv to find out 
bit.ly/3SpjhKX
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Annual Magazine 2022 for the Intersectoral Forum on Agroecology and Agrobiodiversity - mailchi.mp/844fd163167d/2
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Check out the lessons emanating from the initiative mainstreaming biodiversity and development.
#Kenya was one of the 16 pilot countries testing the approach.
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BIODEV2030 has come to an end in our 16 pilot countries!
What lessons can be drawned from the implementation of the BIODEV2030 method to mainstream #biodiversity?
Check out our "Learnings" section: bit.ly/3HFHVmV
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Great opportunity to join @WHO!
Communications Officer for a two-year contract. The post focuses on emergencies/humanitarian communications.
For information about this vacancy and to apply, please follow the below link: careers.who.int/careersection/
#UNJobs
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So, you can actually book your flights to SA, show up at JKIA with your passport and Yellow Fever Certificate and go to SA. They said its possible, so I tried. The process was smooth, and immigration had few questions >>What are going to do, when do you come back...
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Working on the blue economy? Check this out 👉
Ocean Innovation Africa showcases African #ocean-impact initiatives and convenes actors spearheading the development & adoption of sustainable ocean solutions.
ocean-innovation.africa/the-event/
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"The ways we tackle the climate and nature crises must be aligned in their ambition, pace of action and resourcing – both in international agreements and at the level of national implementation".
Interesting article.
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On Climate & Biodiversity, Where Are We, Post #COP15?
Inextricable connections between climate & nature means many actions needed to meet 2030 action targets on biodiversity will also work towards tackling climate change.
bit.ly/3k8I8pu via @mongabay
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