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Catherine Machalaba @catherinemachalaba.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Join us in Galway for the International Conference on Health and #Biodiversity! Abstract submissions are open until the end of July. #OneHealth #PlanetaryHealth

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Conor Kretsch @conikretsch.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

There is still time to register for the third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity in Galway from 14th to 17th September. Registration is open to 14th August. Abstracts, and proposals for side events, can be submitted up to 12th August. Details at cohabinitiative.org/conference

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Conor Kretsch @conikretsch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations and side events for the 3rd International Conference on Health and Biodiversity in Galway, Ireland, 14 to 17 September 2026. Full details at cohabinitiative.org/conference #onehealth #biodiversity #ecosystemservices #planetaryhealth

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Cohab Initiative - Co-operation on health and biodiversity @cohabinitiative.org · 03/04/2026

Registration and call for abstracts and side events are now open for the 3rd International Conference on Health and Biodiversity this September. Visit the link below for details: cohabinitiative.org/conference

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 21/01/2026

Half our planet was unprotected, until now. This month, the BBNJ Agreement or the #HighSeasTreaty enters into force, marking one of the most significant environmental agreements of our lifetime. Learn more: ow.ly/q3K250Y0ueA

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Cohab Initiative - Co-operation on health and biodiversity @cohabinitiative.org · 21/01/2026

The Cohab Initiative Secretariat has published its new strategic plan for the period from 2026 to 2030. This strategy outlines the three main objectives and thirteen supporting goals which Cohab will focus on over this five year period. See cohabinitiative.org for details.

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 11/01/2026

➡️Read a case study from @FAO.org’s State of the World’s Forests 2024 🌱Developing the framework for ecosystem restoration monitoring platform through collaboration and data interoperability 🔗https://bit.ly/3XAMGF5 #SOFO2024 #GenerationRestoration #FERM @UNEP.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

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Cohab Initiative - Co-operation on health and biodiversity @cohabinitiative.org · 29/12/2025

As we wind up 2025, we want to thank all our partners and colleagues for their amazing support and engagement through what was a challenging but hugely positive and rewarding year. And we look forward to an exciting year ahead. Save the date for the big meeting next September... lnkd.in/eu-tkzSX

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

I have joined my Rio Conventions colleagues Simon Stiell (UNFCCC) and Andrea Meza (UNCCD) at #COP30 to convey the support of the CBD Secretariat for strong outcomes that deliver reinvigorated #ClimateAction and benefits across the connected land & biodiversity agendas. We are in this together.

From L. to R.: Andrea Meza, Deputy Executive Secretary of the UNCCD, Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the CBD, and Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC.

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 17/11/2025

Civil society representatives at #COP30 are calling for a conflict of interest policy to limit the influence of fossil fuel lobbyists on the #climate change negotiations

Protesters holding up a banner reading "you wouldn't invite the tobacco industry to a health conference" along with a very large fake cigarette.

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Cohab Initiative - Co-operation on health and biodiversity @cohabinitiative.org · 03/11/2025

It's #OneHealthDay! Want to know about One Health and other integrated approaches to improving the health of people, animals, plants and ecosystems? Visit the Key Issues section of our website: cohabinitiative.org/key-issues #onehealth #ecosystemapproach #biodiversity #peopleplanetpartnership

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 22/10/2025

Want to dig deeper into Tuesday's talks in Panama at #SBSTTA27 talks for @unbiodiversity.bsky.social? Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report ➡️ enb.iisd.org/cbd-subsidia... #biodiversity #SBSTTA

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Daily report for 21 October 2025

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Cohab Initiative - Co-operation on health and biodiversity @cohabinitiative.org · 22/10/2025

We're attending the 27th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, in Panamá City this week. Read our position statement for the discussions on biodiversity and health: tinyurl.com/cohabini

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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 28/09/2025

Rivers don’t just connect us to each other, they link us to our planet’s incredible biodiversity. This #WorldRiversDay, let’s celebrate these global forces of nature and learn how people are coming together around the world to protect them. nature.ly/4nPfhlo #SaveOurRivers #ProtectRivers

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 28/09/2025

Transitioning to a net-zero world is one of humanity's greatest challenges. Here are some ways we can reduce carbon emissions and achieve net-zero: www.un.org/en/climatech...

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 27/09/2025

Forests play a vital role in food, livelihoods & biodiversity and hold an intrinsic value of their own! Let’s protect and restore them for people & planet! 🌍🌱 📹 Watch this video by @fao.org

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 28/09/2025

Investing in nature means investing in people. Over 60 million people currently work in sectors using nature-based solutions. With targeted investments, that number could grow by 32 million. www.unep.org/resources/re...

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Global Landscapes Forum @globallf.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

One-third of all food produced is wasted annually, emitting 4.4 gigatons of CO₂e and leaving over 2.3 billion people food insecure. 🌎 This #FLWDay2025 🍽, we can dive into #climateaction solutions that can reshape our global food system. 🔗 Discover more: bit.ly/3zkSyKq #ThinkLandscape

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Global Landscapes Forum @globallf.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Heat is now the leading weather-related killer (around 500,000 deaths annually), and outdoor workers, especially in #agriculture, informal jobs, and pregnant workers, are on the front line. Dive into how to protect workers and what policies work: bit.ly/48mZC8r 👷‍♀👷‍♂️ #ThinkLandscape

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How extreme heat threatens outdoor workers

Outdoor workers, especially in the Global South, are working in dangerous conditions in extreme heat driven by climate change.

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World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

In 2024, all glaciated regions on Earth lost ice for the third consecutive year. That’s 450 Gt gone: enough to fill 180 million Olympic swimming pools. This added 1.2 mm to global sea levels. Read the #StateOfWater report 🔗 bit.ly/469OBWU

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 26/09/2025

Mangroves provide a shield from storms, are a source of food & shelter, & a cradle of marine life that sustains their livelihoods. To protect such vital ecosystems, this village in Colombia is uniting the local communities to restore the mangroves: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... #ClimateAction

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 26/09/2025

📌Mark your calendars for @FAO's Science & Innovation Forum 2025! 📆13-17 October 📍FAO Headquarters, Rome and Online A global call for paradigm-shifting research shaped by local voices, driving action for sustainable agrifood systems. Register now: buff.ly/bl7jNlU #SIF2025

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 24/05/2025

Nature supports livelihoods and is vital for our health & wellbeing. But we're perpetuating a biodiversity crisis across the globe. 🌍🧪 .— @nevilleash.bsky.social IPBES Officer-in-Charge Let's act for harmony with nature & sustainable development. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgkW...

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IDB 2025 - Neville Ash, Director, UN Environment Programme, World Conservation Monitoring Centre

YouTube video by Convention on Biological Diversity

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WHO @who.int · 24/05/2025

#WHA78 daily update: ➡️First-ever rare diseases resolution underscores equity and inclusion ➡️Countries endorse resolution to tackle global health financing emergency ➡Countries back resolution to boost science-driven health policy and implementation Read more: bit.ly/4mBIv7U

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Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 24 May 2025

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 04/05/2025

🌿 May the force of nature be with you 🌿 Let's protect our planet's biodiversity—our true force. 🌍💫🧪 #MayThe4thBeWithYou

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UNEP-WCMC @unepwcmc.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

We are #hiring! 💼 We seek a #fulltime Associate Programme Officer with strong analytical skills to join our Species+ team within the Nature Conserved focal initiative. Apply here: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/vacancies... before 24th May 2025!

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 04/05/2025

Indigenous Peoples are among the most effective environmental stewards. Yet, they receive less than 1% of international climate funding. A new UN report calls for reforms that will benefit these communities: news.un.org/en/story/202...

A man paddles a wooden canoe through a lush, green forest waterway. Bold white text reads: “Indigenous Peoples sidelined in global climate fight.”

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Landscape Alliance @landalliance.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

From guesswork to precision. The Gambia is turning the tide on #soil degradation with data-driven solutions. Learn how national experts are mapping soil fertility to empower farmers and shape smarter agricultural policies. forestsnews.cifor.org/91977/sowing... #TreesPeoplePlanet #RSFMP

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Sowing the seeds of transformative agriculture: The Gambia's journey to soil security - CIFOR-ICRAF Forests News

Detailed soil fertility maps that will give farmers in The Gambia essential information to manage their land more sustainably, while supporting government policy-making, is the core objective of an im...

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 27/04/2025

Nepal's Terai Arc Landscape, recognized as a UN World Restoration Flagship, showcases the power of community-led conservation. Through this initiative, forests have been restored, locals have been empowered, and the tiger population has tripled. This is #GenerationRestoration in action!

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Antimicrobial resistance #AMR @antimicrobial.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Zimbabwe, with FAO/UN support, is tackling #AMR through a unified #OneHealth approach, focusing on education, responsible practices, and collaboration. africa.com/zimbabwe-the...

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 18/04/2025

Spending time in nature helps us reconnect with what we’re trying to protect. 🌿 Looking to unplug this weekend? Try: 🌳 A walk in a nearby green space 🌼 Learning to ID local plants 🧹 Joining a clean-up 🪴 Starting a compost pile What’s your go-to eco weekend habit?

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 18/04/2025

🌍 As the world gears up for the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (COP15), set to take place in July, it’s time to raise awareness about the critical role wetlands play in climate resilience, biodiversity and water management. #WetlandsCOP15 #RamsarCOP15 #COP15Zimbabwe

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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 18/04/2025

Nature provides an ideal space to exercise or meditate; it improves the nutritional quality of the food we eat; and just being near green spaces can lower your systemic stress levels and reduce overall mortality risks. So let's take care of nature by *not* launching ourselves into space.

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How does nature improve your health?

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Landscape Alliance @landalliance.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Fewer than 2% of agroecology studies explicitly mention water, and only 0.7% mention aquatic foods. We can’t transform food systems by ignoring what feeds billions. Learn more:➡️ doi.org/10.17528/cif... #aeTPP

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 18/04/2025

Agrifood systems are key to reversing biodiversity loss & ensuring #FoodSecurity. With links to over half the Global Biodiversity Framework targets, they play a vital role in implementation. 📖 Learn more through this @FAO.org publication 🔗 bit.ly/4hCW7ws #COP16

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) @besnet.world · 15/04/2025

🌱 Empowering women means empowering communities and protecting our planet. In Bali, young #RuralWomen lead vital #ForestConservation and climate initiatives, proving the immense value of inclusive leadership. Explore how #GenderEquality enhances sustainability.

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On the tropicalisland of Bali, young rural women lead forest conservation charge

Diandra Orissa used to simply serve coffee and quietly listen as the men in her rural community gathered to discuss the best ways to protect their sacred forest from illegal loggers, poachers and…

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

On Nov. 25-26, @humanecanada.ca presents the One Health, One Welfare Conference, a groundbreaking event that will explore the critical interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health & well-being. Call for speakers closes May 15!: reg.eventmobi.com/OneHealthOne...

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2025 One Health, One Welfare Conference

Join us in Ottawa for Canada's First Conference Bridging Animal, Human, and Environmental Health/Well-Being The One Health, One Welfare Conference is a g...

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Landscape Alliance @landalliance.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Forests support human health by providing: 💧 Clean water 🥗 Food 💊 Medicine 🌳 Healthy forests = Healthy people & planet 🌍 Join #GLFForests (24–25 Apr) to explore how protecting forests safeguards our future. Register:➡️ bit.ly/GLFForests2025 #ForestsMatter

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Landscape Alliance @landalliance.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

How to improve conservation policies? Just ask local communities, scientists say. New study from Malawi shows one-size-fits-all approaches can backfire. Including local voices is key for sustainable conservation & livelihoods. Read:➡️ bit.ly/4jlQ1kw #ForestsMatter

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Landscape Alliance @landalliance.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

#DYK that only 3% of global climate finance goes to nature-based solutions. How can we turn the tide and unlock funding for forests? Join us at #GLFForests 2025 – online or in Bonn – as we define the next decade of action. Register to join:➡️http://bit.ly/GLFForests2025 #ForestsMatter

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Landscape Alliance @landalliance.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

CIFOR-ICRAF & Friends of Karura marked Indigenous Tree Day today by planting 100 seedlings from 36 indigenous tree species. Birthed at CIFOR-ICRAF in 2022, #IndigenousTreeDay highlights the role of native trees in restoring biodiversity, supporting livelihoods & building resilience. #ForestsMatter

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The COPEH-Canada course & webinar series on Ecosystem Approaches to Health begins May 8! This year's theme is "Reciprocity, land and health." Available to grad students from all disciplines as well as interested professionals. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5fsb62yj 🧪 @copeh-canada.bsky.social

The COPEH-Canada course and webinar series is a hybrid course on ecosystem approaches to health. It is organized by the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite du Quebec a Montreal, University of Guelph, and the University of Northern British Columbia.

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

📢 Learn to model infectious diseases & inform public health decisions @lshtm.bsky.social This hands-on course equips health professionals, researchers, and policymakers with essential epidemiological modelling skills. 📅 16–27 June 2025 | Hybrid Apply now 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4iE45py

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Abstracts are due Apr. 11 for the annual CPHAZ Symposium on May 21! This FREE virtual event features speakers discussing current topics in Zoonotic Disease, Public Health & One Health. 🧪 To submit an abstract: uoguel.ph/fxf4j To register: eventbrite.com/e/cphaz-annu... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social

Abstract submission and registration is open for the CPHAZ annual symposium on Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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IPBES en español @ipbeses.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

📗 El léxico de la naturaleza: Entendiendo el lenguaje de la biodiversidad 🌱🌏🧪 ¿Alguna vez has oído...? ➡️ La biodiversidad es la red de la vida. ➡️ La biodiversidad es el complejo tapiz de especies. Pero, ¿cómo definimos el término #biodiversidad? 🤔 Según la @ipbes.net ⬇️

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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · 02/04/2025

Vanishing fish, shrinking catches. Overfishing is undermining coastal fisheries. Fisheries management should focus on protecting entire fish communities rather than managing a few target species, says new work led by WCS and University of Rhode Island. ▶️ bit.ly/4hZpZmm

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Vanishing Fish, Shrinking Catches: How Overfishing is Undermining Coastal Fisheries

NEW YORK, NY, April 2, 2025 – New science shows that overfishing is eroding the sustainability of tropical coral reef fisheries in East Africa, with small-scale fishers losing out on fisheries product...

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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health @docsforclimate.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Registration is open for the virtual Climate Change & Health Boot Camp on June 4-6! This three-day intensive course equips clinicians, scientists, and professionals in research, healthcare, and public health with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address climate change in their work.

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Climate Change and Health Boot Camp: Building Skills and Knowledge for Effective Engagement

Clinicians and researchers will learn to improve clinical care and public health practice, prepare for climate change impacts, and integrate case studies into research or management decision-making.

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Jean Bernard Mukundente @jmukundente.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Join the launch event for the ''Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources'' hosted by @fao.org 's Commission on Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture. 26/03/ 2025 13 :30 -15:00 UTC +1 🔗 ow.ly/Mug950VkIut #FAOclimate #CGRFA #GeneticResources

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 21/03/2025

🌳 5 key facts about forests from the @ipbes.net Assessments! 🌍🌿🧪 Forests are vitally important for people, #biodiversity and the planet. But forest area is dwindling. Learn more from the latest findings! #ForestDay

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