ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center

Calling all cities to share their interest in being part of JOURNEYS for LIFE 💚 #ForNature Launched at @BonnConvention #CMSCOP14, this initiative will support cities & regions as they take action to conserve migratory species & their migratory journeys. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🌍 Join the #DaringCites session on Local Action, National Impact: Advancing Climate Goals Through Nature and Governance 📅 24 July 2025 ⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 CET 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#CitiesWithNature & #RegionsWithNature BUZZ 🦅Birds and biodiversity 🌿 As #WorldMigratoryBirdDay and #InternationalDayForBiologicalDiversity approach, this edition highlights the delicate harmony between urban life and nature. Read & sign up: citieswithnature.org/buzz/

📷 The @NatureDeal have launched a global piloting programme to test new terrestrial State of Nature metrics, a major step to halt & reverse nature loss by 2030! Over 30 businesses & financial institutions are already on board. Join the movement 📷 naturepositive.org/get-involved/

We have just ONE planet Earth. Every choice makes a difference. What action will you take for #EarthDay to make a positive impact on the 🌍? Share below ⬇️

Exciting news! We are the 42nd partner of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership @EAAFP, addressing a critical gap in the protection of migratory waterbirds within urban wetlands along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway 💚 #JourneysForLife More: cbc.iclei.org/new-partnershi…

We’re delighted to welcome ICLEI’s Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC) as the 42nd Partner of EAAFP!🎉🐦 ICLEI CBC brings a vital perspective to the Partnership, addressing a critical gap in the protection of migratory waterbirds within urban wetlands along the #EAAFlyway. 🏙️🌿(1/4)

NEW COURSE 📢 People-centred decision making for nature-based solutions 🤝DYK urban biodiversity management intersects with human & gender rights? 🌳Explores equitable access, participation & social justice in safeguarding urban nature in our new course: learnwithicleiafrica.org/courses/empowe…

NEW ONLINE COURSE JUST LAUNCHED Empowering urban communities: People-centred decision making for nature-based solutions! Learn how to build #ResilientCities by recentering people in urban biodiversity management. 👉 Enroll now: learnwithicleiafrica.org/courses/empowe…

Reminder: 🌳Join us tomorrow as we dive into measuring biodiversity progress & impact to advance global biodiversity goals REGISTER NOW: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 📅 25 Feb 2025 🕓 4:00 PM ADST | 7:00 AM SAST @ICLEI @_ficus

📢 Upcoming webinar 📢 MEASURING BIODIVERSITY PROGRESS & IMPACT at the local level to advance the #KMGBF. Featuring Thami Croeser and Ingrid Coetzee Join us! 📅 25 Feb 2025 🕓 4:00 PM ADST | 7:00 AM SAST 🔗us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @_ficus @ICLEI

WETLANDS=LIFE 🌏🌱 To honor Del Carmen Mangrove Forest Reserve’s recent recognition as a Wetland of International Importance by @RamsarConv, Del Carmen hosted a range of #WorldWetlandsDay activities including tree planting, a fun run, kids' workbook distribution & an MoU signing

MEASURING BIODIVERSITY PROGRESS & IMPACT 🌿Join us for a webinar exploring the 3-30-300 rule & science-based approaches for local governments to advance the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. 📅 25 Feb 2025 🕓 4:00 PM ADST | 7:00 AM SAST 🔗us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

MEASURING BIODIVERSITY PROGRESS & IMPACT 🌿 Join us for a webinar exploring the 3-30-300 rule & science-based approaches for local governments to advance the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. 📅 25 Feb 2025 🕓 4:00 PM ADST | 7:00 AM SAST 🔗us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! 💚🐸💚 Human societies are intricately linked to our planet’s wetlands 🌎 These invaluable ecosystems make our existence on Earth possible. Let’s join together in our resolute commitment to protect the world’s wetlands. citieswithnature.org/the-value-of-w… #WWD2025

Wetlands not only create habitat corridors, supporting biodiversity, they also store carbon & act as natural climate buffers, reducing the impacts of extreme weather events. Wetlands are a vital ecosystem for a healthy planet & sustainable cities🌍 #WorldWetlandsDay @RamsarConv

To increase environmental awareness, cities can organize events such as guided wetland tours, birdwatching activities & clean-up drives, & collaborate with schools & universities to use wetlands as outdoor classrooms 🍃🦩🐟 #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2025 #ActForWetlands @RamsarConv

Cities can educate communities on the importance of #wetlands for: 🔘Filtering water: improving water quality for drinking & sanitation 🔘Regulating stream flow, preventing floods & mitigating droughts #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2025 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture @RamsarConv

🌏To restore & maintain #wetlands, cities need to integrate wetland management & budget goals into: 🗺️Municipal development plans & zoning regulations 📃Climate resilience strategies #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2025 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture #ActforWetlands @RamsarConv

By encouraging eco-tourism, community-based initiatives & sustainable agriculture, cities can support local livelihoods that benefit from wetlands 🙌🌎 Learn more about the value of wetlands for cities & urban communities: citieswithnature.org/the-value-of-w… #WorldWetlandsDay @RamsarConv

🔄 Over 3 years of tireless work by renowned experts worldwide have brought the @IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment to life. Access the Summary for Policymakers: ipbes.net/transformative…