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Wetlands International

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The only global NGO dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. News & views on #rivers #lakes #mangroves #peatlands & the importance of healthy wetlands for people, nature and climate

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 02/10/2026
Today at #STRP29 was GEO-Wetlands Day. The day highlighted the role of GEO-Wetlands, a collaborative partnership promoting the use of Earth observation to support wetland inventory, assessment, monitoring and conservation. #EarthObservation #WeNeedWetlands
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Another alarming story by Ajit Niranjan in @theguardian.com Accelerated melting of Swiss glaciers will not just impact Switzerland - rivers, water supplies and countries downstream will be impacted too. #climatecrisis is a #watercrisis
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
So many women working tirelessly to protect and restore our wetlands - so get your nominations in. We're certainly going to be nominating some of the incredible, inspiring women that Wetlands International collaborate with around the world. And maybe a few of our own remarkable colleagues
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 01/10/2026
🌿Do you know a woman making a difference for wetlands? Nominate her by 15 December 2026. Nominations can recognise contributions to international collaboration, wetland protection and restoration, or the wise use of wetlands. www.ramsar.org/news/call-no...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Tide has Turned! After decades of decline, the new State of the World's Mangroves shows that the total extent of mangrove ecosystems around the world is increasing. The report paints a powerful picture of hope & impact of conservation. But many threats remain www.wetlands.org/the-state-of...
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The State of the World's Mangroves 2026 - Wetlands International
Mangroves are a fundamental resource for climate resilience, biodiversity and livelihoods. The 15 million hectares of mangroves across the globe offer communities essential services, income and protec...
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 24/09/2026
The Global Wetland Outlook 2028 Writeshop started today in Switzerland! Over the coming days, participants will focus on shaping the next edition of this important global assessment of wetlands. The Writeshop is generously sponsored by @bfn-de.bsky.social. www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
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Make Polluters Pay International @makepolluterpayint.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌍 Today at the UN, we presented 2 million+ signatures calling for fossil-fuel companies to pay for the climate damage they cause. The powerful response: “Polluters must pay… We are with you. Use every tool at your disposal to hold the polluters accountable. You are on the right side of history."
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
‘The physical toll is visceral’: How Indonesia’s fire haze affects millions - visual guide - Intensified by a super #ElNiño, fires are emitting toxic air for swathes of the population in Indonesia and its neighbours #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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‘The physical toll is visceral’: How Indonesia’s fire haze affects millions - visual guide
Intensified by this year’s super El Niño, fires in Borneo and Sumatra are emitting toxic air for swathes of the population in Indonesia and its neighbours
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 19/09/2026
Did you know that one of the barriers to wetland finance can be a lack of relevant data? To help address this gap, @wetlandsint.bsky.social launched The Wetland Atlas, an online tool for mapping the world’s wetlands. www.wetlandatlas.org/en/map?bbox=...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Wake up World! Our rivers are running dry! More than 1/3rd of global river basin area had flows that were below or very below normal. Yes - that is very bad news Find our more in great @theguardian.com story by Sandra Laville & @c-aguilargarcia.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study finds
Analysis of global resources reveals depletion in world’s water savings bank to 42% below normal levels last year
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
EXTAORDINARY! Today, the bonkers & brilliant Mina Guli will finish her epic 3200km run down the Colorado River to raise awareness about its water crisis & drive action. It's part of the #KeeptheRiverRunning campaign to showcase both the challenges and the solutions. keeptheriverrunning.com
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
US data centers will be use more natural gas than any country except China, Russia, Iran and the United States. It's like we're inventing a huge new nation, just when the climate needs it least billmckibben.substack.com/p/the-two-ho...
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The Two Horsemen, Riding in Formation
Is There Suddenly an Opening for AI and Climate Sense?
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 15/09/2026
#ExcitingNews: France has named Tourbières et lacs du Cézallier et de l’Artense as its 58th Wetland of International Importance. This #RamsarSite comprises a network of natural mid-mountain volcanic and glacial lakes and peatlands of high ecological value. www.ramsar.org/news/tourbie...
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 14/09/2026
🆕#Report: The latest edition of the State of the World’s Birds by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social turns the spotlight on migratory birds and the flyways that guide their remarkable journeys across countries and continents. Learn more: sowb.birdlife.org
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 15/09/2026
The latest Policy Brief by the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) of the Convention on Wetlands outlines how to assess wetland carbon sequestration and emissions for national greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting purposes. Details: www.ramsar.org/sites/defaul...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Wetlands colleagues dressed to impress at the #ClimateMarch in Amsterdam Healthy wetlands are central to mitigating & adapting to #climatechange - that's why we were there in force World urgently needs to invest in protecting & restoring rivers, floodplains, peatlands, mangroves & other wetlands
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SpongeBoost Project @spongeboost.eu · 10/09/2026
Restoring Europe’s Sponge Landscapes 🌱💧 A new article, co-authored with our partner Paul Brotherton of @wetlandsint.bsky.social, calls for nature-based solutions and landscape restoration to become central to Europe’s climate adaptation efforts. Read more: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We have lodged a formal complaint with the European Ombudswoman alongside @wwf.eu @eeb.org @surfridereurope.bsky.social about European Commission's (@ec.europa.eu) decision to weaken the Water Framework Directive - Europe’s critical water protection law. europe.wetlands.org/our-complain...
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Our complaint to the Ombudswoman  : the Commission  failed to  gather relevant evidence before  announcing  overhaul of vital EU water protections - Wetlands International Europe
Posted on September, 08 2026 Today, several environmental organisations lodged a formal complaint with the European Ombudswoman, alleging maladministration by the European Commission over its decision...
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 08/09/2026
This week, the Secretary General will be attending the #GlobalFlywaysSummit, highlighting the importance of protecting wetlands. Wetlands along migratory routes are essential for birds and for the people who depend on them. #WetlandsMatter #MigratoryBirds
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
OUT NOW: Brilliant Amazon Forgotten Fishes report from @nature.org & partners - showcasing the dazzling diversity of freshwater fishes & their importance to rivers, wildlife, people and the forest! Plus the increasing threats they face - and how to tackle them. www.wetlands.org/new-report-s...
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New report shows how the diversity of freshwater fishes in the Amazon Basin is critical to people - Wetlands International
Across the vast sweep of the Amazon Basin, thousands of rivers, streams and floodplain lakes flow in an immense, interconnected waterscape—home to an unparalleled diversity of freshwater fishes. More ...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Wetlands have their own Superhero! Tom Holland aka #Spiderman (or someone who looks very much like him) knows a thing or two about #wetlands and how to save them www.youtube.com/shorts/aZ-Y_...
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hanging with spidey
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 11/08/2026
The #UNCCDCOP17 will be hosted by Mongolia from 17 to 28 August 2026 under the theme Restoring Land. Restoring Hope. At #Cop17Mongolia, bringing wetlands into the land restoration agenda provides an opportunity to advance more integrated action for land, water, biodiversity and climate.
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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 07/08/2026
Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures
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Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures
Europe continues to struggle with the effects of extreme hot weather that has caused wildfires and droughts across the continent
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CA4SH_Global @ca4sh.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
In the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, pastoralist culture and tradition matter as much as caring for the landscapes that support them. 🔗 Full story and film | bit.ly/45ehRdH @iyrp2026.bsky.social @fao.org @landalliance.bsky.social #IYRP2026
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Rivers are drying up across Europe. #Climatechange is obviously fuelling the current drought crisis. BUT it is not the only culprit. Europe has wrecked its rivers. We must rein in climate change BUT we also need to invest in restoring our rivers www.youtube.com/shorts/Z6Hbz...
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Europe's rivers are drying up - climate crisis is not the only culprit
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Superb article on loss of rivers and wetlands across Hungary by Marton Dunai in the @financialtimes.com One of the very few articles on Europe's #drought to discuss the nature-based solutions to build resilience and enhance water security www.ft.com/content/1dc7...
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In Hungary, a wetland paradise lost
Climate change is drying out a European nation long celebrated for rivers, lakes and fertile fields
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
This is what we were warning about🔥wildfires sparking across Indonesia👇 Alarming report by @jakpost.bsky.social on surge in fire spots Urgent action by govts, land managers & communities can still prevent catastrophic wildfires. Find out how in our call to action www.wetlands.org/urgent-actio...
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
‘Extremely scary findings’ show #climatecrisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather - Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely @wwattribution.bsky.social Story by me www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather
Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"For years, tracking global mangrove loss felt a bit like performing historical forensics..." Gripping start to this brilliant blog by Lammert Hilarides on the updated Global Mangrove Watch 4.1 and how it will help accelerate mangrove protection & restoration www.wetlands.org/blog/from-fo...
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From forensics to action: the evolution of Global Mangrove Watch  - Wetlands International
By Lammert Hilarides, Global Mangrove Watch programme lead at Wetlands International  For years, tracking global mangrove loss felt a bit like performing historical forensics. When early versions of t...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Superb oped from @wwf.eu @eeb.org & Wetlands Int in @euronews.com "By placing the restoration of landscapes and healthy water systems at the heart of climate legislation...Europe [can move] from managing climate disasters to reducing climate risks at their source" www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Heat, drought, fire: Europe needs to restore wetlands and rivers
Experts from environmental organisations, including WWF, are calling in an op-ed for Euronews for urgent action to adapt to a changing climate. By placing the restoration of landscapes and healthy wa...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Fears are growing in #Indonesia that El Nino, climate change & decades of peatland degradation could spark devastating fires - threatening lives, livelihoods & health of millions across the region. They would also accelerate climate change & fuel greater loss of nature. Urgent action needed now!
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Critical topic?✅ Fantastic speakers?✅ Insightful & inspiring session?✅ Join us on June 11 for a deep dive into how restoring rivers is central to reversing freshwater biodiversity loss. And vital for all of us, too. Register here 👉https://lnkd.in/eQMM75Y5 @shoalorg.bsky.social
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Absolutely thrilled too! Fantastic to be partnering with @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social to accelerate national & global efforts to conserve waterbirds and protect & restore their wetlands. Wetlands that support countless communities and a wealth of other species, and are central to climate action
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
OUT NOW: Another record breaking year for Dam Removals in Europe - 603 barriers dismantled in 2025, reconnecting 3740km of rivers and boosting water security, biodiversity & climate resilience. www.wetlands.org/europe-sets-... @wwf.eu @nature.org @wwfnederland.bsky.social
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Mike Shanahan @mikeshanahan.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...
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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Biodiversity is what makes life on Earth possible 🌍 From species to ecosystems, it keeps our planet functioning and resilient. With #BiodiversityDay approaching, take a moment to reflect on why it matters — and how our actions connect to the bigger picture. #LocalAction
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
ICYM - 10 highlights from the world of wetlands in April. From launching the Wetland Atlas to campaigning to protect EU's water law, freshwater fishes in freefall & how to save them, 50 key questions to safeguard peatlands and so much more mailchi.mp/wetlands/cel...
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 03/05/2026
Since 1970, migratory freshwater fish have declined by 81%. From the Amazon to the Mekong, these "long-distance swimmers" are the backbone of food webs across the globe. The Convention on Migratory Species identifies 325 species needing urgent protection to save our river systems. Learn more.
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Migratory freshwater fish are in trouble: Will we act in time to save them?
SALOBRA, Brazil — Life revolves around water in this quiet fishing village in Brazil’s southern Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland. Here, a clear tributary meets the broader Miranda River, part of…
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Thought the marathon world record was awe-inspiring! Well, what about this. Delta - a 60g Curlew sandpiper - just flew non-stop for 60 hours across Africa covering 3,870km! Just look at our tracking map...mindboggling. www.wetlands.org/astonishing-... @birdlifesa.bsky.social
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Mike Shanahan @mikeshanahan.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
In China, bird-pond tourism is raising rural incomes and awareness of threatened species, but scientists say regulation is needed to manage ecological risks 🧪🌏 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/chinas-bir...
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China’s bird tourism boom sparks calls for regulation
Bird-pond tourism is raising rural incomes and awareness of threatened species, but scientists say regulation is needed to manage ecological risks
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Superb @mongabay.com story on new plans to drill for oil & gas in #Philippines priceless Liguasan Marsh. “This marsh is not just a wetland — it is a lifeline for communities, wildlife & our climate resilience" - Annadel Cabanban, Director of Wetlands Philippines news.mongabay.com/2026/04/ener...
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Energy crisis revives push to drill in Philippines’ largest intact wetland
MINDANAO, Philippines — There’s been a renewed push in the Philippines to develop oil and gas deposits in the southern Liguasan Marsh, prompted by the energy crisis caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on I...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The Wetland Atlas is live! Fantastic to see this important new tool - which deploys data to accelerate wetland conservation for people, nature & climate - covered by @mongabay.com Read @npbrao.bsky.social's article and then explore the Wetland Atlas yourself www.wetlandatlas.org/en
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Fascinating to see the different routes that our 20 tagged Curlew sandpipers are flying as they head north across Africa. And the varying speeds. As you can see, WEMBERE (light blue) is way ahead of the rest @birdlifesa.bsky.social @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social @mikeshanahan.bsky.social
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 22/04/2026
Since 1970, wetlands have disappeared three times faster than forests. A new atlas from @wetlandsint.bsky.social aims to end "wetland blindness" by providing the data needed to protect these vital ecosystems in the Sahel and Horn of Africa. Learn more in this story by @npbrao.bsky.social.
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New atlas aims to help save Africa’s disappearing wetlands
Since 1970, more than a third of the world’s wetlands have been lost, at a rate three times faster than forest loss. To help governments and funders prioritize wetlands in need of protection or…
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We're tracking Curlew sandpipers & Grey Plovers on their #migration from South Africa to the Artic tundra. The 1st #bird just crossed into Asia - 👏Wembere! Glad to see Wembere seems to be heading away from the Persian Gulf! Follow all 23 birds on their epic journeys - info below 👇
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Mike Shanahan @mikeshanahan.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Want to follow the epic journeys of migratory birds from the tip of Africa to the Arctic tundra in almost-real time? Now's your chance. We're tracking 20 Curlew Sandpipers & 3 Grey Plovers as they fly north - and you can check in each day to see where they've got to on their astonishing migrations
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
"About time too. Mining companies have got away with too much, too often in too many countries. Great to see the Malawian government taking firm steps to protect rivers - and the communities that rely on them. Let's hope other governments follow their lead."
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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The best biodiversity newsletter out there...and not just because this edition features the Wetland Atlas!
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 14/04/2026
Years of deforestation have severely impacted Comoros, leading to drying rivers & eroded soils. A UNEP & @thegef.bsky.social restoration project is reversing this trend by improving water access, farmland productivity, and community resilience to climate change. Read on: tinyurl.com/4vrkb2r9
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