UN Convention to Combat Desertification on LinkedIn: #landhero #morocco #united4land (2024)

🎉 Exciting news! We're thrilled to welcome Siddhesh Sakore from #India 🇮🇳 as our newest #LandHero!Siddhesh is a dedicated farmer and the Founder of AGRO RANGERS, an organization committed to addressing farmland soil degradation. Over the past five years, he has conducted research to develop intercropping-based #agroforestry models that enhance soil health and improve farmers’ livelihoods in India.🌾 🌿 Passionate about empowering small and marginal farmers through innovative agroforestry practices, he leads AGRO RANGERS in driving positive change, tackling #soil degradation, and addressing #climatechange challenges.Join us in celebrating Siddhesh’s remarkable efforts and contributions to sustainable agriculture! 🌱🌍#UNited4Land

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Welcome aboard new Land Heroes #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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Amazing initiative by Bundesstadt Bonn, the host of this year's Desertification and Drought Day. The next generation of Land Heroes in the making! #united4land #germany #landheroes

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🌟We're excited to welcome Aliona Isac, our new #LandHero from #Moldova 🇲🇩!💚 🌱 With seven years of experience as a hydrologist, Aliona has developed a profound understanding of the importance of mitigating drought impacts for the sustainability of life and ecosystems. As the National Consultant for the Land Degradation Neutrality Target Setting Programme 2.0, she leads the national working group for the #UNCCD. She is also a dedicated member of the National Youth Council and serves as an Ambassador for the #SDGs and the #BlackSea.Join us in celebrating Aliona's remarkable achievements and championing her efforts to create sustainable ecosystems and communities! 🌱🌍#UNited4Land

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