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2 February is World Wetlands Day 😄🌊🌎💚
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZwpE-lSLZo (in English with French subtitles): Dr. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands, shares an encouraging message emphasising the interconnectedness of wetlands and human life. Wetlands play a central role in our wellbeing, providing clean water, serving as a source of food, and offering protection from extreme weather events.
Full statement ➡️ http://bit.ly/3UflJH2
My original video was removed, but here´s another link (with French subtitles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZwpE-lSLZo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZwpE-lSLZo (in English with French subtitles): Dr. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands, shares an encouraging message emphasising the interconnectedness of wetlands and human life. Wetlands play a central role in our wellbeing, providing clean water, serving as a source of food, and offering protection from extreme weather events.
Full statement ➡️ http://bit.ly/3UflJH2
My original video was removed, but here´s another link (with French subtitles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZwpE-lSLZo
1 February 2024 - Score: 1.33
Lovely message from Waterbear today, especially as World Wetlands Day is on 2 Feb: “In a world grappling with unprecedented change, our belief in WaterBear's mission has only intensified. Our latest survey showed that 77% of people want to do more to create change, but only 30% feel they know what to do and how to do it*. This confirms a collective desire from everyone here to shape a better future, but major challenges when it comes to creating the impact you want to achieve each day.
Our vision is bold: a global community where everyone has the tools to play their part. From incredible stories, to opportunities to learn, act and connect with other like-minded people, WaterBear is evolving fast. Together with you - our members - and our wider community (now exceeding over 3 million people) we are creating a new media movement. One that is inclusive, collaborative and will redefine what impactful storytelling is. We are proud to work with over 150 nonprofit organisations, including Oxfam, Greenpeace and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and brands like Nikon, Patagonia, Imagine5, Rolex and Ecologi - and many others. Their support and collaboration means that we can deliver these stories, campaigns and experiences that matter most.
Youtube video in French but with English subtitles (very appropriate on World Wetlands Day 2 February 😄🌊🌎💚) :
“In the face of displacement and disrupted livelihoods, Dr. Bachirou Bodo embarks on a journey to document the resilience and ingenuity of communities adapting to new living conditions.
Bringing to life the voices of those struggling to make ends meet in the absence of essential infrastructure, schools and the familiar comforts of home, this poignant tale highlights the challenges and triumphs of displaced populations.
Despite the difficulties, a glimmer of hope emerges as we see individuals and communities move forward, embracing the unknown and cultivating fertile gardens, symbolizing the seeds of resilience that lie dormant within them.
As a grassroots storytelling movement, 8billion seeks to amplify the local and diverse voices of resilient communities around the world, inspiring the next generation of storytellers and climate innovators.
This film was shot, developed and edited by 8billion ambassador, Aïcha Macky, and by young trainees in Niger”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv_NCInzpgs
Our vision is bold: a global community where everyone has the tools to play their part. From incredible stories, to opportunities to learn, act and connect with other like-minded people, WaterBear is evolving fast. Together with you - our members - and our wider community (now exceeding over 3 million people) we are creating a new media movement. One that is inclusive, collaborative and will redefine what impactful storytelling is. We are proud to work with over 150 nonprofit organisations, including Oxfam, Greenpeace and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and brands like Nikon, Patagonia, Imagine5, Rolex and Ecologi - and many others. Their support and collaboration means that we can deliver these stories, campaigns and experiences that matter most.
Youtube video in French but with English subtitles (very appropriate on World Wetlands Day 2 February 😄🌊🌎💚) :
“In the face of displacement and disrupted livelihoods, Dr. Bachirou Bodo embarks on a journey to document the resilience and ingenuity of communities adapting to new living conditions.
Bringing to life the voices of those struggling to make ends meet in the absence of essential infrastructure, schools and the familiar comforts of home, this poignant tale highlights the challenges and triumphs of displaced populations.
Despite the difficulties, a glimmer of hope emerges as we see individuals and communities move forward, embracing the unknown and cultivating fertile gardens, symbolizing the seeds of resilience that lie dormant within them.
As a grassroots storytelling movement, 8billion seeks to amplify the local and diverse voices of resilient communities around the world, inspiring the next generation of storytellers and climate innovators.
This film was shot, developed and edited by 8billion ambassador, Aïcha Macky, and by young trainees in Niger”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv_NCInzpgs
1 February 2024 - Score: 1.26
2 February is World Wetland Day 😄🌊🌎💚
World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually to mark the anniversary of The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which was signed on 2nd February 1971 to protect wetland habitats which play such a vital role within our ecosystem.
"On 2 February, the world comes together to celebrate these super-powered habitats.
This year we're highlighting the stress-busting superpowers of wetlands, whether that’s experienced through the stillness of a lake, following the path of a winding river or listening to the sound of reeds in the breeze.
Did you know just 10 minutes spent in a wetland is enough to boost your mood?
These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us against floods and pollution
This ecosystem by many names—bogs, swamps, bayous, marshes, billabongs, fens, vernal pools, lagoons and other waterlogged fields and forests all fall under the broad wetland category. If water, salty or fresh, is present on top of or just below the soil, it’s a wetland. You’ll know you’re in a wetland when your shoe prints turn muddy and wet.
They make up just 6 percent of Earth’s surface. Despite their small footprint, wetlands have important jobs, providing fresh water and habitats, and fighting climate change.
Wetlands were historically considered wastelands. Many have been drained and filled in with sediment to become solid ground for structures like homes, highways, and businesses. But protecting these misunderstood environments can help wildlife thrive and protect us from a changing climate."
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/what-are-wetland-ecosystems
World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually to mark the anniversary of The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which was signed on 2nd February 1971 to protect wetland habitats which play such a vital role within our ecosystem.
"On 2 February, the world comes together to celebrate these super-powered habitats.
This year we're highlighting the stress-busting superpowers of wetlands, whether that’s experienced through the stillness of a lake, following the path of a winding river or listening to the sound of reeds in the breeze.
Did you know just 10 minutes spent in a wetland is enough to boost your mood?
These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us against floods and pollution
This ecosystem by many names—bogs, swamps, bayous, marshes, billabongs, fens, vernal pools, lagoons and other waterlogged fields and forests all fall under the broad wetland category. If water, salty or fresh, is present on top of or just below the soil, it’s a wetland. You’ll know you’re in a wetland when your shoe prints turn muddy and wet.
They make up just 6 percent of Earth’s surface. Despite their small footprint, wetlands have important jobs, providing fresh water and habitats, and fighting climate change.
Wetlands were historically considered wastelands. Many have been drained and filled in with sediment to become solid ground for structures like homes, highways, and businesses. But protecting these misunderstood environments can help wildlife thrive and protect us from a changing climate."
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/what-are-wetland-ecosystems
1 February 2024 - Score: 1.24