#KillersOfTheFlowerMoon – Streaming now on @appletv
Join me in saying #SíAlYasuní.
Yasuní National Park stands as the most biodiverse location on our planet. Within its forests reside many Indigenous communities who hold ancestral rights to the land and who actively steward biodiversity. Yasuní is home to some of the last Indigenous tribes living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane, and Dugakaeri tribes. But the destiny of Yasuní hangs precariously in the balance, threatened by the looming presence of the petroleum industry.
Proposed ventures by the fossil fuel sector cast a shadow over this critical ecosystem, threatening mass deforestation and species loss. The implications are dire, with the very survival of these Indigenous communities imperiled.
Presented with a pivotal moment in history, Ecuadorians hold the power to safeguard Yasuní and its people. On August 20, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to vote in favor of safeguarding a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. Let’s commend this opportunity for Ecuadorians to exercise their voices in favor of Yasuní. I stand with the people of Ecuador saying #YestoYasuní.
For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #SupportYasuní #YasuníITT
Produced by @mullu.tv & @jovenes_amazonicos_ec in collaboration with the Waorani Nationality of Ecuador & Okienani Waorani Association of Orellana
As Nicaragua faces an escalating crisis—with illegal cattle ranchers and miners decimating the irreplaceable Indio-Maíz Biological Reserve—the government has an opportunity to step up and safeguard its wild lands, biodiversity, and Indigenous and local communities who depend on them.
PATROL follows Nicaragua’s Indigenous Rama people, in alliance with the Afro-descendent Kriol community, who are fighting to stop illegal cattle ranchers from destroying the Indio-Maíz Biological Reserve—which overlaps with their communal land and is one of the largest tracts of rainforest north of the Amazon. Nearly 60% of Nicaragua’s forests have been lost in the last four decades, primarily due to illegal cattle ranching. This deforestation is leading to the destruction of biodiversity and traditional ways of life. Meat produced on illegally converted lands is finding its way to unsuspecting consumers in the United States and other major markets.
Support @patrolthemovie and Indigenous communities. Call for the Nicaraguan government to protect its Indigenous communities by upholding the law and prosecuting those who are invading and deforesting protected areas. Sign the petition and join the campaign today at the #linkinbio.
#SalvemosIndioMaiz #EnvironmentalJustice #ProtectIndigenousLands
Support for PATROL was provided by @Rewild, Pacific Pioneer Fund, @Ambulanteac, @Mountainfilm.
Lily – you are the heart and soul of this film, a formidable force, and an incredible talent. Congratulations, friend.
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Repost from @Illuminative: @LilyGladstone (Siksikaitsitapi | NiMíiPuu) made history as the first Indigenous #GoldenGlobes winner for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, as Mollie Burkhart in #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon.
Beyond accolades, Lily’s performance stands as a powerful force combating the erasure of Native peoples, culture, and communities.
The wild is all around us and sometimes all it takes to discover a new species is going about a normal day. This was the case for Mr. Abraham, a local stage director living in Kerala State, India, who discovered a new species of fish while taking a shower.
Hidden from light and isolated beneath the soil’s surface in the narrow aquifers of the southern Indian state of Kerala, live sightless subterranean freshwater fish like the new Pathala Eel Loach. Despite this fortuitous discovery, accessing these fishes and unlocking their secrets is no easy task.
Follow the link in bio to read more about how citizen science in Kerala State, India, is the key for researchers to study these unknown, underground ecosystems.
@rewild @shoal_org
#evolutionaryhistory #fish #subterraneanfish #newspecies #citizenscience #freshwaterfishes
Photo by C.P. Arjun
Repost from @docgovtnz
For the first time in nearly four decades, kākāpō are returning to live on mainland Aotearoa.
We are currently moving four male kākāpō from Whenua Hou/Codfish Island to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari. Until now, kākāpō have been contained to a few offshore predator-free islands, so to have them return to the mainland marks a new phase in the recovery of this taonga species.
Having kākāpō back on the mainland is an exciting glimpse into what the future could hold for these native manu and will hopefully bring us one step closer to being able to hear their distinctive kākāpō ‘booms’ across the country.
#ReturnOfTheKakapo
📸 Close up of kākāpō on Whenua Hou | Tama Pugsley
A new national park has been established in Colombia. At more than 168,000 acres, the National Natural Park Serrania de Manacacías will safeguard six unique ecosystems and boundless wildlife, including Ocelots, South American Tapirs, South American Coatis, and a quarter of all known bird species in Colombia. This new park will also protect a critical wildlife corridor and will connect the Orinoquía—the continent’s largest tropical savanna—to the Amazon, the largest river basin and rainforest on Earth. The creation of the National Natural Park Serrania de Manacacías highlights Colombia’s commitment to the global goal of protecting 30% of the planet by 2030, to the benefit of all life on Earth.
This victory is the result of the incredible combined efforts of Colombia’s National Parks Agency (PNN), international and local environmental organizations, civil society organizations, philanthropists, artists, and government institutions. The project originated with the hard work of local partners; Jack Dangermond, founder of ESRI (@esrigram); Wyss Foundation; Haley Mellin, founder of Art into Acres; artist Carol Bove; and the David Zwirner Gallery (@davidzwirner); in addition to the financial support of Re:wild through our Amazon Forest Fund.
Critical partners on this project include The Nature Conservancy (@nature_org), the Institute of Investigation of Biological Resources Alexander von Humboldt (@instituto_humboldt), the Institute of Natural Sciences of the National University of Colombia, Wildlife Conservation Society (@thewcs), WWF (@wwf), the Corporation for the Sustainable Development of the La Macarena Special Management Area (Cormacarena), and the Alliance for the Conservation of Biodiversity, Territory and Culture.
Learn more at the #linkinbio
Photo credit: Rodrigo Durán Bahamón PNN
#ArtIntoAcres #Colombia #ProtectedAreas #Biodiversity #Conservation #Rewild
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Yasuní National Park is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation—the Tagaeri, Taromenane and Dugakaeri. Yet this irreplaceable place and the people and wildlife living here are threatened by the fossil fuel industry.
On August 20th, 2023, the people of Ecuador have an historic opportunity to safeguard a significant portion of Yasuní rainforest. With this first-of-its-kind referendum worldwide, Ecuador could become an example in democratizing climate politics, offering voters the chance to vote not just for the forest but also for Indigenous rights, our climate, and the well-being of our planet.
Stand alongside Yasuní and its Indigenous communities in this historic referendum by sharing this important message. For more information follow @sialyasuni and their Indigenous youth ally @jovenes_amazonicos_ec #YesToYasuní #YasuníITT #SíAlYasuní
Repost from @uclalabschool
“I was fortunate enough to attend the Lab School due to the generous contributions of UCLA donors, and my experience profoundly transformed my worldview,” said UCLA Lab School alumnus Leonardo DiCaprio. “I am proud to have the chance to pass on my experience to those who might otherwise miss out on this opportunity, and to help create a program that will help guide the next generation of climate warriors.”
UCLA Lab School is thrilled to announce the formation of the Leonardo DiCaprio Scholarship Fund and Climate Justice Education Program.
The 140-mile-long Neretva River in Bosnia, Herzegovina and Croatia is one of the most important rivers in Europe in terms of biodiversity, especially for trout, but it is also the most threatened river in Europe. Recently more than 100 scientists, researchers, artists, activists and journalists gathered on the river for Neretva Science Week to learn more about the wildlife it harbors and supports and create art inspired by its beauty. During last year’s Neretva Science Week, 1,300 species were identified, 24 of which had never been recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina before and eight of which were new to science. Researchers will present the results from Neretva Science Week 2023 by the end of the year.
All of this research and art could help protect the upper Neretva, which is free-flowing but is threatened by the construction of dozens of new dams, which would alter the course of the river and the ecosystem many species depend on.
#NeretvaScienceWeek #ScientistsforBalkanRivers #BlueHeartofEurope
@centar_za_Zivotnu_sredinu @fonacijadrustvenepromjene_act @euronatur @blueheartrivers
📷: Vladimir Tadic
Repost from @postclimate Colorado wildlife officials released gray wolves on public lands on Dec. 18, as a part of the state’s voter-backed reintroduction program to create a permanent, self-sustaining wolf population.
The wolves are part of a first-in-the-nation effort to reintroduce an endangered species to the wild at the behest of voters, rather than the government. It came three years after the narrow passage of a ballot measure calling for their return to a state from which wolves had been extirpated nearly a century before.
The ballot measure was heavily supported in urban areas east of the Rockies and widely opposed on the rural Western Slope, where the releases are taking place. Ranchers had previously reported dead cattle, sheep and working dogs.
The fight to protect the Okavango River Basin from oil drilling continues – following recent news that Canada-based oil and gas company ReconAfrica has paused all operations in Namibia. ReconAfrica has been exploring for oil in the country’s Kavango regions since 2021, threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
In wake of this pause, local leaders and the international community again urge an immediate moratorium on drilling in Okavango River Basin. This basin provides water to local communities and includes a UNESCO World Heritage site and a Ramsar wetland of international importance.
The international community will continue to join local activists and organizations in monitoring threats to the Kavango and the Okavango Delta, including ReconAfrica’s intentions to drill in Botswana.
Photo credit: Women’s Leadership Centre
Repost from @axios
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☀️ This year, Earth had the hottest June on record by far, according to early climate data.
On top of a record-setting June, July 3 and 4 were the hottest days on record globally since at least 1979 — and it’s possible that these records will be exceeded later in the month.
While daily global records aren’t the best way to measure human-induced climate change, larger trends still show increased average global temperatures. These high temperatures are another warning sign that climate change may be picking up, with record warm ocean temperatures in June and extreme heat events worldwide.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read more.
Repost from @axios
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☀️ This year, Earth had the hottest June on record by far, according to early climate data.
On top of a record-setting June, July 3 and 4 were the hottest days on record globally since at least 1979 — and it’s possible that these records will be exceeded later in the month.
While daily global records aren’t the best way to measure human-induced climate change, larger trends still show increased average global temperatures. These high temperatures are another warning sign that climate change may be picking up, with record warm ocean temperatures in June and extreme heat events worldwide.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to read more.
Rediscovered: A team of ichthyologists in Turkey have found the lost Leopard Barbel, a spotted fish, in the Turkish section of the Tigris River. This rediscovery spurs hope in the midst of global freshwater fish decline, where 25% of freshwater fish are at risk of extinction. This is the second species on @rewild and @shoal_org most wanted lost fishes list to be rediscovered. The first, the Batman River Loach, was found by the same intrepid team in Southeastern Turkey in late 2021.
The Leopard Barbel was once abundant, ranging from Eastern Turkey, Eastern Syria, Iran and Iraq in the Tigris-Euphrates river system. Over the last three decades, however, fishing, pollution, habitat destruction and dam construction have pushed the species to the edge of extinction.
“There is nothing quite like the feeling of finding that a species that has been pushed to the brink of extinction is still hanging on, despite the odds,” said Cüneyt Kaya, associate professor at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University and member of the expedition team. “It is even more thrilling than discovering a new species because it means that we can give a rare species a second chance.”
Photo credit: Metin Yoksu
Rediscovered: A team of ichthyologists in Turkey have found the lost Leopard Barbel, a spotted fish, in the Turkish section of the Tigris River. This rediscovery spurs hope in the midst of global freshwater fish decline, where 25% of freshwater fish are at risk of extinction. This is the second species on @rewild and @shoal_org most wanted lost fishes list to be rediscovered. The first, the Batman River Loach, was found by the same intrepid team in Southeastern Turkey in late 2021.
The Leopard Barbel was once abundant, ranging from Eastern Turkey, Eastern Syria, Iran and Iraq in the Tigris-Euphrates river system. Over the last three decades, however, fishing, pollution, habitat destruction and dam construction have pushed the species to the edge of extinction.
“There is nothing quite like the feeling of finding that a species that has been pushed to the brink of extinction is still hanging on, despite the odds,” said Cüneyt Kaya, associate professor at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University and member of the expedition team. “It is even more thrilling than discovering a new species because it means that we can give a rare species a second chance.”
Photo credit: Metin Yoksu
