UN Convention to Combat Desertification on LinkedIn: #india #landhero #agroforestry #soil #climatechange #united4land (2024)

👏 Join us in welcoming Astrid Peraza Juárez from #CostaRica 🇨🇷 as our newest #LandHero!Astrid is a materials science engineer, #climate and #gender equality activist, and storyteller. With an unwavering commitment to environmental issues, Astrid has been leveraging her storytelling skills since 2019 to highlight the urgent need for climate action.🌿 She is also a spokeswoman for the Escazu Ahora CR campaign, advocating for the ratification of the Escazu Agreement to secure environmental justice for vulnerable communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.Let's champion Astrid's incredible work and dedication to making a positive impact! 🌱🌍#UNited4Land

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Welcome aboard new Land Heroes #united4land ✊

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🌟 We're excited to welcome Manal Bidar, our new #LandHero from #Morocco 🇲🇦!Manal is a dedicated climate activist specializing in land conservation and combating drought and desertification in Africa and the Middle East. She has led strategic campaigns for the UNCCD Youth Caucus, the Water Youth Network, and the UNCCD G20 Global Land Initiative, among others.🌐 💡 Manal is also the Founder of the Moroccan Regional Youth Government Project, showcasing her commitment to empowering youth and driving sustainable change.Join us in celebrating Manal's remarkable efforts and contributions! 🌱🌍#UNited4Land

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Engaging key stakeholders in the dialogue on transitioning financial markets toward land-positive investment and mobilizing Business 4 Land will be one of priorities at our upcoming COP16 this December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: https://lnkd.in/e2uc9q4u#united4land #business4land #B4L #saudiarabia

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📣 Call for Side Events: Drought Resilience+10 Conference!Are you active in the field of integrateddroughtmanagement? Would you like to contribute to scale up and accelerate drought action on the ground?🌾You're invited to submit side events proposals for the event that aims at defining a way forward towards a more drought-resilient world 🌍Apply by 30 June 2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/enCayqZK#droughtresilience10 #drought #united4land

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🌟🎉 Join us in celebrating Lina Pickhardt, our new #LandHero from #Germany 🇩🇪!Lina is a passionate environmentalist dedicated to advocating for #biodiversity. At Change.org, she spearheaded impactful campaigns focused on tree planting and habitat protection.🦎 🐾 Now, at AAP Europe, Lina supports the rescue of exotic pets in Germany and champions efforts to prevent wildlife trafficking.Let's honor Lina's incredible dedication to environmental and wildlife conservation! 🌱🌍#UNited4Land

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👏 Join us in welcoming Beatriz Azevedo de Araújo from #Brazil 🇧🇷 as our newest #LandHero!Beatriz is a lawyer with a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Oxford University. She serves as a counselor at the State of Ceará Environmental Council and is actively involved in consultancy projects focusing on climate finance and nature-based solutions.🌿 Beatriz co-founded the Verdeluz Institute, an NGO dedicated to environmental protection, and led the first Brazilian #youth delegation to attend the #UNFCCC and #UNCCD #COPs through the NGO Engajamundo.Join us in celebrating her outstanding contributions to environmental conservation and sustainability! 🌱🌍#UNited4Land

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🎉 Exciting news! We're thrilled to welcome Takudzwa Ashley Mlambo from #Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 as our newest #LandHero!Takudzwa is the Founder and Head of Agroforestry & Innovation at , where he leads "The Greater Green Project." This ambitious initiative aims to plant and monitor 1 billion trees in Zimbabwe by 2030.🌱 🌳 As the Regional Focal Point for Africa to the #UNCCD Youth Caucus, he utilizes cutting-edge technologies like IoT and satellite monitoring to oversee tree planting efforts across the country.Join us in supporting his incredible mission for a greener, more sustainable future! 🌱🌍#UNited4Land

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