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Dear colleagues and friends, we, from the SDG News Group would like to bring to your attention 2 new research items: The first, a new approach on the freshening energy of forests, offers a re-evaluation of surface albedo (the fraction of light that a surface reflects) effects and suggests that carbon sequestration and cloud formation offers the two fundamental ingredients for cooling both the land surface and the planet. Coupled with decarbonization of the energy and industrial sectors, including local and regional water availability and wind and weather trends, we find there is high prospect to employ mitigating strategies for climate change based on large forest landscape restoration. The second examines the unique importance of forest for water and offers a meta-analysis of the hydrologic impacts of land use conversions, reforestation and forest disturbances. We insinuate the ET regime and water availability more broadly have been considerably changed by human interventions and forest landscape modifications. Nonetheless, forest landscape restoration has the capacity to restore ecosystem functioning and further intensify the water cycle and ET regime.

Today is World Oceans Day 🌊!   The ocean covers over 70% of the planet, provides us with oxygen and is home to most of the earth’s biodiversity 🐠.   But it faces many threats and needs our support now more than ever.     The EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters for our future 🌍!    #MissionOcean projects are constantly researching and implementing new solutions 💡 to tackle #climate change, #pollution and the industry’s impact on the various #ecosystems.    By working together we can restore our waters and protect them for future generations 💙.    Learn more and endorse the Mission Charter 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNDdHsEr  #DGMARE EU Science, Research and Innovation CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

On this Earth Day, I wanted to share the following quote from Rachel Carson: “We stand now where two roads diverge. But unlike the roads in Robert Frost's familiar poem, they are not equally fair. The road we have long been traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth superhighway on which we progress with great speed, but at its end lies disaster. The other fork of the road — the one less traveled by — offers our last, our only chance to reach a destination that assures the preservation of the earth.” In the 62 years since Silent Spring was published, we have learned a lot and made some progress, but still have much to do to protect the home we all share. If you want to learn more about what you can do to help reduce your impact on the environment, here are 10 areas to consider. https://lnkd.in/geYFWwv8 Although some of these actions seem small, I think of the quote, “raindrops make oceans." The culmination of these activities will add up as we work together across our homes, communities, and countries. "We need each other as we need the earth we share.”

🌿 Why We’re Calling Our Next Cohort “The Manatees” 🌿 Manatees are gentle giants, often dubbed the "guardians of the water." Our upcoming cohort has adopted this nickname, not just as a fun label, but as a symbol of the qualities we admire in those who are stepping up to fight climate change—resilience, patience, and a quiet yet powerful determination to protect our planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems. In our latest article, we dive into why these remarkable creatures resonate with the spirit of our fellowship and how this nickname reflects the journey our fellows are about to undertake. If you’re curious about the connection between manatees and climate action, and what it means for the future of environmental stewardship, this is a story you won’t want to miss. 📖 Read the full story and discover why “The Manatees” represent more than just a cohort nickname—they embody the heart of our mission. https://ow.ly/F1HS50SY5Fy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ManateesCohort #EnvironmentalStewardship #TerraDo

What are the best examples of sustainability/climate action plans you’ve seen? We have ours at the Houston Zoo and I have my personal list of great examples from other organizations & municipalities, but I’m curious to hear suggestions from the LinkedIn hive. Let me know your pick and why via comment or message - might even make it into my Association of Zoos and Aquariums climate action planning talk next week! Andrew Fischer , Tim Lyons , Daniel Lawse , SSA Group , Verdis Group

Today is World Oceans Day 🌊!   The ocean covers over 70% of the planet, provides us with oxygen and is home to most of the earth’s biodiversity 🐠. But it faces many threats and needs our support now more than ever.  The Mission Ocean Restore our Ocean and Waters aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters for our future 🌍! #MissionOcean projects, like #ProBleu, SHORE Community and BlueLightS Project, are constantly researching and implementing new solutions 💡 to tackle #climate change, #pollution and the industry’s impact on the various #ecosystems.    By working together we can restore our waters and protect them for future generations 💙 Learn more and endorse the Mission Charter 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNDdHsEr  CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EMBIMOS Research Group (ICM-CSIC) Institut de Ciències del Mar - CSIC Earthwatch Europe INOVA Kaunas University of Technology Acteon Ocean Conservation Trust Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)

"The ongoing goal of Earth Day is to raise awareness for climate change, protect the world's resources, and improve the environment. Government, non-government organizations, businesses, and individuals around the world act on Earth Day to help restore the world's resources, improve farming practices, rebuild soils, restore native flora and wildlife, and improve water quality, making it one of the largest civic engagement events that take place worldwide." Learn more: https://ow.ly/kn6v50RlmGx Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

With the start of a new year comes a powerful opportunity to reflect and set intentions. For me, it's a time to define my goals, not only for myself but for Communities for Nature, for now and the future. Here are my top 3: 1️⃣ Forge Powerful Partnerships: We will continue to cultivate carefully curated partnerships with corporates that empower and enact real change in communities affected by climate change. 2️⃣ Innovate Sustainable Development Models: With communities as our compass, we will shape sustainable models that seamlessly integrate environmental and social considerations. 3️⃣ Nurture Tomorrow's Conservationists: Investing in the future is pivotal to long-term success. We will continue to inspire and nurture the next generation of conservationists. Our commitment is to make the world a better place, one community at a time. #MakeADifference #SustainabilityMatters #InspiringFutureLeaders #CommunitiesforNature  #partnerships #conservation #climateaction

There is a strong co-relation between the quality of the environment and human well-being. Wetlands are an important component of the eco-system and the recognition of their contribution to the well-being of humans has been increasing in recent years. Wetlands have started to decline because of increased extraction of water and more food production. Blue spaces have not been given as much attention in the past as coastal areas and urban green spaces. Wetlands are invaluable for supporting extremely high levels of biodiversity and contributing to human well-being in a number of ways. They provide fiber, food and raw material for human use , as well as recreational value for well-being. The United Nations General Assembly, in its 75th Session in August 2021, proclaimed 2nd February of every year as World Wetlands Day. The theme for 2024 World Wetlands Day is ‘Wetlands and Human Well-being’. This theme underscores the interconnectedness of humans and  Nature and calls on us for solving the climate crisis by restoring and safeguarding natural eco-systems. #wetlands #climateadaptation #wellbeing #ecosystem

Wednesday was World Environment Day. The theme was "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience," encapsulated by the slogan, "Our Land, Our Future." This theme highlights the urgent need to restore degraded lands, combat desertification, and build resilience against drought, emphasizing the vital connection between healthy lands and a sustainable future for all. World Environment Day 2024 aims to inspire global action and collaboration to protect and rejuvenate our planet's precious landscapes by focusing on these critical issues. let's take action now! #worldenvironmentday