Zero Waste campaign in Menorca -download the app

 

 

 

I really hope that this works better than the RECICLOS campaign. 

I have downloaded the app and registered, it is actually quite good.  It gives a lot of practical advice and there is also a points scheme too!

I have been trying to do zero waste for a while now and it is not as easy as you think, however a slight adjustment of the chip and it becomes easier!

Here is a screenshot of the first challenge, when it is completed you move on to the next!

I will at least be giving it a go!  

The most important thing is that it encourages people to start somewhere, no matter how small the action is!

 The blog song for today is: "Take me I´m Yours" by Squeeze

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The Cave of S'Aigua de Cala Blanca is inaugurated!

Taken from the Menorca Biosphere Reserve website: 

http://www.menorcabiosfera.org

        

After a long process, this Wednesday, March 31, the visit to the Cova de S'Aigua was given to the general public. It is expected that during the first two months, April and May, they can be visited free of charge.

 

People who want to visit it can purchase tickets that are already available on the website www.nanventura.es.  Unfortunately there are no tickets left!  They were all gone within hours of them being available, so everyone will have to wait.

 

Below is information about the organisations aims and works on the Island.

Menorca Biosphere Reserve Agency

 

Established in 2008, it is a specialized non-legal organization under the authority of the Consell Insular de Menorca island government. It is made up of different branches: the President, the Administrative Council, the Social Council and the Scientific Council.

Its main responsibilities are to manage and execute actions so as to work towards the Biosphere Reserve’s primary goals, with regard to sustainable management, education, conservation and development of the region. Please feel free to consult our statutes (there is a link on their website) 

The Biosphere Reserve’s natural environment

The Biosphere Reserve shelters a unique natural variety. Menorca is home to a wide array of natural landscapes that are full of life. Furthermore, the climate and the island’s singular geological diversity have fostered the conservation of a very rich biodiversity.  

Nature and humankind coexist in the same space by keeping a perfect balance between them. In a Biosphere Reserve, the caring for and preservation of the environment is a key factor to be able to survive in harmony.

Environment 

Courses of action:

Conservation of natural heritage (geodiversity and biodiversity), ensuring the integrity and diversity of the biotic communities, as well as the genetic diversity of the species that form it.

• Evaluation and monitoring of the natural ecosystems.
• Environmental management of the coast and other natural areas present on the island.
• Waste management, sustainable use of water and natural and energy resources.
• Territorial planning as a key instrument in striving for balance between its use and the principles of the Biosphere Reserve.Work as an outdoor sustainability laboratory to collect information about the Biosphere Reserve status and thus be able to use this knowledge for decision-making processes on its own management.

If you would like more information please visit their website and sign up for the newsletter!

When tickets become available again to visit the caves in Cala Blanca, I will attempt to get some! 

The blog song for today is "Stairway to Heaven " by Led Zeppelin

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Lights out on the 28th March 2021

 

In photos: World’s landmarks go dark for Earth Hour

 Author: axios  Published Date: March 28, 2021

Cities around the world were turning landmark lights off Saturday for Earth Hour, with this year’s theme highlighting the link between the destruction of nature and increasing outbreaks of diseases like COVID-19.

The big picture: From Australia, to America, city landmarks went dark for an hour at 8:30p.m. to mark global action on climate change. Organizer WWF said in a statement, “COVID-19 has given us a stark warning of the risks, vulnerabilities and inequalities of our interconnected systems.”

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The Palace of Westminster, containing the House of Commons and House of Lords, takes part in Earth Hour in London, England. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images

The India Gate in New Delhi, India. Photo: Prakash Singh/AFP via Getty Images

The Xi’an Bell Tower’s lights are turned off in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. Photo: Shang Hongtao/VCG via Getty Images

A view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, with the lights off. Photo: Baris Seckin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are plunged into darkness in Australia. Photo: Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images

A view from Red Square during Earth Hour in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Combination images of a view of the Puente de la Mujer at Puerto Madero neighborhood before (top) and after being submerged into darkness in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo: Alejandro Pagini/AFP via Getty Images

This combination of pictures created on March 27, 2021 shows South Korea’s number one national treasure Namdaemun gate before (top) and after (bottom) its lights went out for the Earth Hour environmental campaign in Seoul. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP) (Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images

 

 

Source: https://www.axios.com/earth-hour-global-landmarks-turn-off-lights-photos-ece60a33-6e02-40af-be93-519e7f2f6f2b.html
Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you.
The Article Was Written/Published By: Rebecca Falcone

 Thank you to Axios.com for the fabulous photos and information.

The blog song for today is; " Strawberry Fields" by the Beatles

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Earth Hour 2021, lights off for one hour at 20.30 today 27th March

 

 

To find out more information go the the WWF website, from the search engine, just type in earth hour.

MAKE AN IMPACT - WHEREVER YOU ARE

Earth Hour has always drawn its power from the people. Though global circumstances are different this year due to COVID-19, we still have an incredible opportunity to make an impact - online and from our homes.  No matter where you are in the world, you can speak up for nature and bring global attention to the issues facing our planet!

5 ways you can get involved in Earth Hour 2021

Posted by Earth Hour

Nature is essential for our survival and our existence. But we are destroying nature faster than it can replenish itself. We must change course. 

COVID-19 has knocked many plans intended to set nature on the road to recovery off-track - but as we emerge from a global pandemic, we look to a global recovery for our natural world too.

Around the world, more people than ever are getting behind action #ForNature. World leaders have signaled support for positive change, but we need these actions turned into words. That’s why Earth Hour 2021 is more important than ever, not just to bring us together, but to shout loud for our future and the future of humanity.

Even though many of us are confined to our homes, there are still ways to get involved and speak up for nature this Earth Hour. 

1. Speak up

Get creative. Our lives have been changed by the pandemic, but there are some novel ways to speak up for nature. You could design a poster showing why nature matters to you, write a letter, share your favorite nature-focused song on YouTube, or tag all of your friends when you watch the must-see video we’ll be releasing on the night of Earth Hour.

Even though we can’t be together physically, we can feel part of something digitally. This year get involved in the Earth Hour Virtual Spotlight - it’s going to be unmissable!⭐

2. Switch on 📱

No, it’s not about turning the lights on! You can still join a big switch off, but this year Earth Hour is all about staying in touch, via whatever virtual space works for you. COVID-19 has highlighted many challenges our world is facing, but Earth Hour is all about standing together in unity and showing that we care about our natural world.

WWF has created some slick GIFs that are perfect for sharing. So login, stay in touch and share one message of support #ForNature.

And if you want to really enjoy the community Earth Hour brings together, attend a virtual event - check the full list of events taking place around the world.

3. Inspire others to take action

See how Amanda Gorman has rocked the world! And you can too. You don’t have to be a superstar to get others to change their behavior, you can make a difference right from your own home. Have a chat with your mum, your sister, your neighbour, the postman! Every single person has an opportunity to encourage others to protect nature.🗣️

Of course it’s fantastic that the people we see on our screens are choosing to do the same. This Earth Hour there are loads of famous faces supporting. Noemie Tahiti (The Voice kids contestant) even wrote a song urging world leaders to step up their action for nature.

Share your story with a post on Instagram using the hashtag #VoiceForNature and a bit about why you care about nature, and see your face on the Earth Hour website too 

4. Change something in your daily routine

Earth Hour is a fantastic celebration of changing your everyday behaviour. But what else could you change? Perhaps turning the tap off when you brush your teeth, or choosing planet friendly food once a week. Our planet is our life support system, and recognizing the link between what we do, and where the things we use come from is a step to realizing just how important nature is.

There’s a wealth of resources available too, just check out the Earth Hour learning page to up your knowledge on nature loss and climate change and discover why your actions matter now more than ever. 🌴🌻🐦🐠

5. Show the world you care🙌

With a critical mass of support for nature it will be impossible for world leaders to ignore the interconnected crises we face - our health, our environment and our climate are at risk. We need action. Earth Hour not only reminds us that we are not alone, but that together we can influence decisions that can change the world. In the next decade we have an opportunity to reverse nature loss, but that can’t be achieved without the support of our leaders. That’s why organizations like WWF are campaigning for a New Deal for Nature & People - and your vote counts.

It can be as simple as signing a petition or sharing a pledge online. Start your journey today.

Check out the news later on tonight to see all the countries around the world taking part, it is really great to see.  Here in Ciutadella the council are doing their bit too! along with Mahon Airport and Mahon Council, so good to hear!

 The blog song for today is: "Boom Boom, out go the lights" by Pat Travers Band.

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Life is magnificent and amazing, but sometimes it can also be utterly preposterous. Here are some of the daftest things on Earth

 I have just read this on the BBC Earth Website and wanted to share it!

 Proboscis monkeys (Nasalis larvatus) are only found on Borneo (Credit: dbimages/Alamy)

The monkey with the enormous hooter

Proboscis monkeys are aptly-named. Their big noses look ridiculous to human eyes, but other proboscis monkeys may think otherwise. It's been suggested that having a big nose might help a male to attract females, much as a peacock's colourful tail does.

Having a big nose may also allow a male to make louder honks, warning off rivals.

Beyond their whopping noses, proboscis monkeys have another distinction. They may be the only primate species that chews the cud, regurgitating food for a second chew just like a cow.

 

Hairy frog (Trichobatrachus robustus) specimen (Credit: The Natural History Museum/Alamy)

The improvised claws of the hairy frog

Hailing from Cameroon, the hairy frog has a secret weapon. Its back feet have extendable claws, a bit like those of a cat.

But these claws don't work like those of your domestic moggy. They are made of bone and are part of the frog's toes. When it feels threatened, it breaks the bones and pushes the claws out through its skin.

In fact the frog is more similar to Wolverine from the X-Men, if Wolverine could extend his adamantium claws from his feet.

 

An Illacme plenipes with 618 legs (Credit: Daniel Mietchen, CC by 3.0)

The leggiest animal of all

Despite their name, no millipede has 1000 legs. The species that comes closest is Illacme plenipes, which has more legs than any other known animal.

Females of the species can have up to 750 legs. Nobody knows why: it might be that I. plenipes has evolved a really long gut to get the most out of its food, and the legs are simply a by-product.

It is only found in a 4.5 sq km area of California, the precise location of which has been kept secret for the animals' protection.

 

China is home to the moustached hipster toad (credit: Chinafotopress/Getty)

Toads have moustaches

Each male Emei moustache toad has a sharpened moustache, which it uses to fight other moustachioed males for territory.

The moustaches aren't made of hair, which amphibians don't have, but from solid spines growing out of the toad's upper lip. Each toad attempts to ram its moustache into its opponent's belly, puncturing it.

The huntsman spider has a white moustache (credit: Louise/Murray/SPL)

And so do spiders

The brown huntsman spider also grows impressive facial fluff. 

It's not just for show: this spider uses its moustache to hunt. The white hairs stand out in the dark of night and help it attract prey.

 

Tasty? or not (credit: Martin Bernetti/AFP/Getty)

Penguins cannot taste fish

More bad news for penguins. Despite fish being their main source of food, research shows they cannot actually taste it.  

A study published in February 2015 discovered that they have lost the ability to taste fish. They only have the genes to make receptors for sour and salty food.  

Apparently, because penguins tend to swallow fish whole, it doesn't really matter whether they can taste it or not.

Some cows get high (credit: Christina Gandolfo/Alamy)

Crazy cows like weed

Cows are partial to drugs. In the US and Mexico, they eat locoweeds: poisonous plants in the genera Astragalus and Oxytropis that grow in their fields.

They become lonesome, start walking funny, and bump into things. Eventually, they get so high they will take huge leaps over the smallest obstacles, such as a stick.

Well, there you have it! Cows under the influence of weed, I have heard it all!

The blog song for today is: "Amsterdam" by Al Stewart

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Zero Waste : re-use your old plastic containers and refill from Camamil-la in Ciutadella

If you want to cut down on the new plastic that you buy containing cleaning products and the like try going to Camamil-la, this place is fantastic! This is the easiest way to start to "go zero waste".  You take along your empty bottles and they will refill them for you, however much you want!  Obviously the weight of the bottle is not charged for!

The bath cleaner is very nice and smells of coconut, it is a good price too!

The great thing too is that it´s a local shop, so when I buy something I know that it is helping the local economy.

Because I make my own clothes detergent and other stuff I do not go in there as often as I used to! The girls in there are very nice and informed so it is always a pleasure to go there!

Before I started making my own stuff I bought the clothes detergent, shampoo, fabric softener, washing up liquid and the bathroom cleaner, all were very good.  I would prefer to use washing powder but because of the damp here it is really impossible to store it well without it being ruined!

The blog song for today is: " Prince Charming" by Adam and the Ants

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Plastic Exhibition in El Roser Ciutadella

 Here are the photos I took the other day at this fabulous exhibition put on by Per La Mar Viva:

The Welcome to the Exhibition signs

The entrance!

Under the microscope!

There is a video to watch also

and around we go!

The information about the auction piece

The brilliant painting to be auctioned.

the flip flop section is something to see.

the small pieces that slip through all filters

You would not believe where the green bin came from!

And the exit!

I hope I have put these in the correct order!  If you haven´t been yet, do yourself a favour and go, the timetable is as follows: 

Mornings: 10.30 - 13:00

Afternoons: 17:00 - 20:00 

The Exhibition closes on 7 April.

The blog song for today is: "Waterloo Sunset" by the Kinks 

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Soy and the damage it is doing- horrendous

Overview:

Information from WWF website

Around the world, there is a surging demand for soy—the “king of beans.” Soy is a globally traded commodity produced in both temperate and tropical regions and serves as a key source of protein and vegetable oils. Since the 1950s, global soybean production has increased 15 times over. The United States, Brazil, and Argentina together produce about 80% of the world’s soy. China imports the most soy and is expected to significantly increase its import of the commodity.

Soy is pervasive in our lives. Not only are soybeans made into food products like tofu, soy sauce, and meat substitutes, but we also eat them in the form of soybean oil and soybean meal. Soybean meal is widely used as animal feed, so we humans consume much of it indirectly via our meat and dairy. Soybeans also reach our tables as oil—which represents around 27% of worldwide vegetable oil production. While its most common oil-based form is table oil, soy is increasingly used for biodiesel production.

Without proper safeguards, the soybean industry is causing widespread deforestation and displacement of small farmers and indigenous peoples around the globe. To ensure that soybean expansion does not further harm natural environments and indigenous communities, WWF is encouraging the development of better production practices. We call for transparent land-use planning processes and promote responsible purchasing and investment policies.

Information from Union of Concerned Scientists  

When we think of soybean products, the first things that come to mind may be health food staples like tofu, edamame or soy milk.

But in reality, a typical soybean is more likely to end up in a ham-and-cheese sandwich or a chicken nugget than a block of tofu. Only about 6% of soybeans grown worldwide are turned directly into food products for human consumption. The rest either enter the food chain indirectly as animal feed, or are used to make vegetable oil or non-food products such as biodiesel. 70-75% of the world’s soy ends up as feed for chickens, pigs, cows, and farmed fish.

On top of these commercial products, soybeans have had an unfortunate by-product: tropical deforestation.  

How soybeans became a deforestation driver

Soybeans are a highly valuable crop for several reasons. As legumes, they "fix" nitrogen, reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizers. An excellent source of protein, soybeans are also richer in oil than most legumes, making them a good source for vegetable oil and biofuels.

As global demand for meat, biofuels, and other soy products has grown, the soybean market has kept pace. World soybean production has more than doubled in the past 20 years, and while some of this increased demand has been met by improvements in yield, much of it has come from expanding soybean cultivation into new areas—such as tropical forests in the Amazon region.

Until a few decades ago, tropical forest soils were not considered viable for soybeans. But advances in farming methods and crop varieties made it possible to grow soybeans profitably in new environments, including tropical forests. Before long, Brazil became the second leading soybean-producing country in the world—and soybeans became one of the leading drivers of deforestation. 

The Soy Moratorium

The good news is that deforestation rates in the Brazilian Amazon dropped by 70 percent between 2005 and 2014. This reduction has prevented about 3.2 Gt of carbon emissions (equivalent to about half of total annual U.S. global warming emissions)—and much of it has resulted from the Soy Moratorium.

This moratorium has since been repeatedly extended, and it has worked: during the 2013-14 crop year, soybeans were found to account for less than 1 percent of total Amazon deforestation during the moratorium period. The moratorium's effectiveness has been enhanced by a concerted effort on the part of the Brazilian government to enforce deforestation laws in the Amazon.  

Despite successes, challenges remain

However, while the direct impact of soy has been greatly reduced, it is still playing a role in tropical deforestation. For example, when ranchers sell pasture land to be converted to soybean production, they may use the profits to continue their operations in forested areas—making soy an indirect cause of deforestation. 

Many experts also believe that at least some of the deforestation avoided in the Amazon has simply moved to other regions, such as the Gran Chaco, a major carbon reservoir covering an area larger than Texas. Much of this expansion is taking place in Paraguay and Bolivia, where land costs are lower and environmental protections fewer than in Brazil. 

Within Brazil, soy production has also been moving into the Cerrado, a region of tropical savanna and woodlands where the soy moratorium does not hold. While the Cerrado has lower carbon stocks than the Amazon rainforest, it's a biodiversity hotspot: more than 3,000 plants, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibian species are unique to the region. Nearly 60,000 square kilometers have been cleared for agriculture in the Cerrado since 2003, and about a fifth of that land is being used for soy.

The global soy market

The importance of soy on the global market is not likely to decrease anytime soon. With growing demand for meat around the world in places such as China, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicts that soy production will continue to increase dramatically, from around 276 million metric tons in 2013 to 390 million metric tons by 2050. Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, or Argentina may be likely to fill that demand.

However, not all soy is grown in South America. The United States is still the leading global soybean producer. Most U.S. soy is grown in the Midwest—often in rotation with corn—and is sold domestically to animal feed millers, food processors, and the growing biodiesel industry. China and Russia are also major soy producers that consume most of their crop domestically. 

Solutions

Because soy is grown in so many places around the world and can be used in so many different ways, there is close interaction between regions where soy production is not linked to deforestation, and those regions where deforestation is prevalent. The challenge in coming years will be to meet increased market demand for soy while continuing to reduce its deforestation impact.

In South America, soy is likely to continuing moving into former pasture, potentially displacing cattle into new areas. But a focus on increasing yields, rather than expansion, could increase soy production without causing ecosystem destruction.

There is some movement towards requiring higher standards for soy, as led by the Roundtable for Responsible Soy, a trade group setting higher-than-market standards for the production of soy. However, as of 2013, this effort only covered about 1% of Brazil’s total production.

Economic and environmental conditions have aided the success of the Soy Moratorium in reducing deforestation in the Amazon forest. But until cross-border, cross-ecosystem tools and regulations are put into pace, the growing demands of the world market are likely to favor growing soy at the expense of vital natural resources.

 

I have stopped buying my soya milk and have changed to almond milk. This is a much bigger problem than I thought it was before I started to investigate. It seems that eating meat is contributing mostly to the problem too.  I have at least one meat free day a week and am encouraging my family to do the same.

It is a combination of lots of different things it seem,s but by making small lifestyle changes and thinking about what I buy I may make a very small difference somewhere!

The blog song for today is: "Where did all the love go?" by Kasabian

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Learn more about nature loss & biodiversity

Learn more:

Nature underpins everything around us - from the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe, to our very livelihoods and quality of life. Nature is vital for all our futures and and is one of our strongest allies against the climate crisis - and yet, the rate of global loss of nature in the last 50 years is unprecedented in human history.    

Why are we losing nature?

For a long time, it was still possible to say ’more science is needed‘ to understand how exactly human activities were harming the natural world. Not anymore.

In the last 50 years our world has been transformed by an explosion in global trade, consumption and human population growth, as well as an enormous move towards urbanisation. This puts a huge amount of pressure on the natural world around us, leading to impacts like habitat loss, overfishing and climate change.
The true cost of our food system

Changing land use for food production is the biggest driver of nature loss. About 50% of the world’s habitable land area is already used for agriculture – for livestock such as cattle and pigs and for crops that feed both people and livestock.

Destroying diversity for food

The Cerrado region in South America has the richest diversity of life of any savannah in the world, is an important water source, and stores carbon that would otherwise accelerate climate change. Sadly, half of the region has already been lost to livestock rearing and soy production for consumption around the world.

This is absolutely heartbreaking to see.

What can you do?

Humanity’s increasing destruction of nature is having catastrophic impacts not only on wildlife populations but also on human health and all aspects of our lives.
Do something about it.
 
There are many ways in which we can all make changes to our lifestyle which will make an impact. We must act NOW.

The blog song for today is: "Stray cat strut" by the Stray Cats

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Less than 2 weeks away from Earth Hour! Saturday 27th March 2021 at 20.30 (switch off lights for one hour)

 

 

 

 

What is Earth Hour? (For more infor visit: www.earthhour.org) Here is information from their website.

 

 

History of the Hour

Started by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment. Held every year on the last Saturday of March, Earth Hour engages millions of people in more than 180 countries and territories, switching off their lights to show support for our planet. 

But Earth Hour goes far beyond the symbolic action of switching off - it has become a catalyst for positive environmental impact, driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the people and collective action.
 
Earth Hour is open-source and we welcome everyone, anyone, to take part and help amplify our mission to unite people to protect our planet.

Our mission: Then and Now

In 2007, we encouraged people around the world to switch off their lights to call attention to climate change. More than a decade later, the climate crisis remains, made worse by another urgent threat: the rapid loss of biodiversity and nature.

Natural systems are vital for all our futures – and yet, the rate of global loss of nature during the past 50 years is unprecedented in human history. Nature not only provides us food, water, clean air, and other services worth over US$125 trillion a year – it is also one of our strongest allies against climate change. Protecting nature is one of the most immediate, powerful, and cost-effective solutions to the climate crisis.

Today, Earth Hour aims to increase awareness and spark global conversations on protecting nature not only to combat the climate crisis, but to ensure our own health, happiness, prosperity and even survival.

2021: The year that counts

2021 presents an unmissable opportunity for change. In 2021, world leaders will come together during key global conferences and forums to set the environmental agenda for the next decade and beyond. Crucial political decisions will be made on climate action, nature, and sustainable development –- decisions that will directly affect the fate of humanity and our planet for years to come.

With your support, Earth Hour 2021 could be a spotlight moment that puts nature at the center of international conversations. Together, we can speak up and show world leaders and other decision-makers around the globe that nature matters and urgent action must be taken to reverse nature loss.

What is new this year?

Our first-ever Earth Hour "Virtual Spotlight"

 

Over the years, the lights-off moment saw entire streets, buildings, landmarks, and city skylines go dark - an unmissable sight that drew public attention to nature loss and the climate crisis. 

This year - amidst the current global circumstances - in addition to switching off your lights, we also invite you to raise awareness and create the same unmissable sight online, so that the world sees our planet, the issues we face, and our place within it, in a new light.

👉 How? It's simple. On the night of Earth Hour (March 27), we'll be posting a must-watch video on all our social media pages - and all you have to do is share it.

Share it to your Stories or to your wall, re-Tweet it, send it via DM, tag friends in the comments - the choice is yours! 

 

🌍👀 Our goal is simple: put the spotlight on our planet and make it the most watched video in the world on March 27 (or beyond!) so that as many people as possible hear our message.

 

✅ Be sure to follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter to stay updated!

 

Can I share the video outside of social media?

 

The video will also be on Youtube so it can be shared on Whatsapp or email or whatever other platforms you wish.

 

The next decade (and beyond) is at stake

 

2021 presents an incredible opportunity to push world leaders into action.

 

In a few months time, representatives from all over the globe will be attending the 15th meeting of the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Kunming, China.

 

The state of nature and biodiversity will be the focus for this conference, and global plans will be made for the next 10 years - decisions that will affect not only the next decade, but our future and well-being for many years to come. With enough public support, this conference could be the conference where we secure an international commitment - signed by world leaders - to end nature loss and put our planet on the path to recovery by 2030

 

By speaking up for nature this Earth Hour, we can put the spotlight on our planet and spark global conversations on the need for change, building momentum and a "domino effect" that directly influences the direction of this crucial United Nations Biodiversity Conference in a few months time. 

So over the next few weeks I will be reminding people and hopefully drum up a bit more support, it really is an easy thing to do!

The blog song for today is:"Smoke gets in your eyes" by Bryan Ferry

 

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