#meetcute alert! Coastal ecosystems and economic growth are making quite the pair. Today, The Nature Conservancy & Conservation International launched Blue Carbon Plus (BC+), a trailblazing initiative where nature and people thrive together. BC+ accelerates business models that protect and conserve blue carbon ecosystems. By 2050 they aim to: 🌿 Contribute to the conservation and restoration of up to 16.9 million hectares of mangrove, tidal marsh, and seagrass 🪴 Realize climate benefits equivalent to the storage of up to 2.2 gigatons of CO2 💹 Increased incomes for more than 50 million people. BC+ is currently seeking applications for the first-ever BC+ Challenge, a competition for promising early-stage projects and businesses. Winners of the Challenge will receive funding, support, and exposure to investors! Click the link below to learn more. This work is supported by the ORCA - Ocean Resilience & Climate Alliance & through the generous contributions of its funding partners. #CoastalConservation #BlueCarbon #ClimateAction #SustainableEconomy #mangroves #seagrass #tidalmarsh #kelp
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Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
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The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. We're proud of what we've accomplished since our founding in 1951: The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. We have more than 1 million members and work in 81 countries and territories, using a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. Learn more about The Nature Conservancy at https://www.nature.org/aboutus.
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Did you know that shorter winters and hotter summers are helping invasive species thrive? These species tend to be generalists with a broader climate tolerance, making it harder for native species to compete. But there's hope! Since humans are a major driver of invasive species spread, we also have the power to curb it. Learn more about how we can make a difference in the fight against the spread of invasive species.
How Will Climate Change Affect the Spread of Invasive Species?
https://blog.nature.org
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Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? You're not alone. While governments and corporations play a huge role, individuals can still make a difference. Featuring insights from climate experts, this article offers practical steps to reduce your carbon footprint, including using TNC’s CO2 footprint calculator to identify areas for improvement. Start small, be efficient and talk to your friends and family about climate change. Every action counts!
‘Everyone has an impact': how to start reducing your environmental footprint
theguardian.com
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The application for our spring 2025 externship is closing in just a few days! This externship, in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, is fully remote and externs will address conservation issues while honing their geography and data visualization skills. They will use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to effect positive change in their communities. We invite young individuals between the ages of 18-25 to apply by February 1st, 2025. For more information about the program, visit the link and encourage young people in your community to apply today! https://nature.ly/4hfGsD9
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📣 Good Nature News: After over a year of complex negotiations, The Nature Conservancy has helped resolve a decades-long land-use conflict at one of California’s most iconic natural areas. The new agreement balances the continuation of some ranching activities with the prioritization of ecological protection and wildlife conservation. This monumental effort, involving ranchers, the National Park Service, and environmental advocates, has brought an end to a long-standing legal conflict, achieving what was once considered an impossible challenge.
Historic Agreement on Cattle Ranching and Wildlife Management at Point Reyes National Seashore Ends Decades of Conflict
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Every day, we make sure nature has a voice in the policies our elected leaders create. Policies that have helped protect our national parks and public lands, saved the animals we love, cleaned the air we breathe and much, much more. Even during challenging times, we have to keep fighting for strong policies that protect nature. And now, more than ever, we need people like you to use your voice to speak up for nature! Learn how you can be an advocate for nature: https://nature.ly/42Q6hFN
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Building from a decade of experience working with fishing communities through the Tuungane Project, The Nature Conservancy and our partners Lake Tanganyika Authority, Frankfurt Zoological Society / Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt, WWF Congo and Sustain Lake Tanganyika are supporting the rapid scaling of fisheries best management practices and freshwater biodiversity conservation across the entire four-nation Lake Tanganyika basin. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dkwdkhqX 🎥 Directed and filmed by Roshni Lodhia, and edited by Jim Kuria
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Where better to find common ground than a forest? Or a wetland. Or a grassland. In a world that can seem divided, nature brings us together. Recent polls show that people across Brazil, Canada, and the U.S. support strategies to protect, better manage and restore nature to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store more carbon.
The Polls Are In and It's Nature for the Win
nature.org
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Hunters of Color is on a mission to diversify hunting and conservation. Through educational events and mentorship, and in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, they're opening doors for underrepresented groups to engage in sustainable hunting practices that support biodiversity.
Hunters of Color Makes Conservation Work Accessible to Everyone
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Win-win: the Inflation Reduction Act helps to maintain the forestry workforce that, in turn, maintains forest health. Read Devon Suarez’s story: https://nature.ly/4g47e00
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