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Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
Indigenous Peoples are the original stewards of our planet — caring for rivers, oceans, and forests with ancestral wisdom. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let’s uplift Indigenous rights and leadership for a thriving, biodiverse future. 🌎💚
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
A light time with my granddaughter. The kind of ordinary afternoon that feels like a gift. Watching her laugh, holding her hand, I'm reminded how precious these simple moments are. And even as my heart feels full, it also turns outward, to the families around the world whose days are shadowed by conflict. I think of the parents trying to keep their children safe, the homes left behind, the childhoods interrupted too soon. So I hold both feelings together: gratitude for what I have, and sorrow for what others are enduring.
And I want to say this to the leaders in conflict: please come back to your senses. There is always a political solution. Peace is the best medicine. I wish every child, everywhere, could know the same lightness I saw today. A safe place to sleep, a hand to hold, a day without fear, and the freedom to simply be a kid.
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Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
#DYK many crops have wild relatives with traits for drought, heat and disease resistance? They are vital for breeding resilient varieties and boosting food security.
Explore how scientists use this diversity to future-proof crops 🔗 tinyurl.com/4k7tmp7b
#BOLDProject
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
Food systems generate around one third of global emissions, but carbon markets still overlook many high-impact areas.
This new study explores what’s missing and why it matters.
Read:🔗 bit.ly/4ai2HGr
#TreesPeoplePlanet
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
What makes a green city? 🌿
Read a new @FAO publication: “FAO Green City principles and criteria” — a framework to guide cities toward greener, healthier & more resilient futures.
👉 ow.ly/QnaW50Xjs07
#GreenCities
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
Congratulations to @AMukwashi on her new assignment, appointed by @UN🇺🇳 chief @antonioguterres, to lead the @AngolaOnu🇦🇴 team.
We look forward to her ongoing leadership to advance the #GlobalGoals through strong partnerships and coordinated support.
⏩ bit.ly/AmandaMukwashi
ALT United Nations Sustainable Development Group graphic announcing Amanda Mukwashi as United Nations Resident Coordinator for Angola, with her portrait on the left and the UN SDG logo at top right.
A beautiful country 🇵🇦 — my 9- & 7-yr-olds still ask us to move back after months there. #Panama’s diversity shines through its people, culture & landscapes. One of the best places for expats — & a perfect host for #IUCNCongress. Indigenous communities live in harmony w/ nature.
📢 BREAKING NEWS: Panamá will host the 7th IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027 — marking the first time this global conservation forum comes to Mesoamerica.
Bringing together thousands of experts, Indigenous leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society, the Congress sets the stage for transformative action and global collaboration.
info.iucn.org/471cQFM
#IUCNcongress #ProtectedAreas
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
Inaugural Kalindula Festival rehearsals - ukwalola umwela ekotwalola🔥🔥
Lusaka, you can’t miss this one!
🗓️ 1 November, Government Complex
🎟️ 200 | 500 VIP | 1500 VVIP
📞 0976088981/0979627637
Bringing our identity to life. Thank you for the Indigenous and Local Knowledge through music. These songs taught us so much about life.
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
Zambia has launched its innovative @EU_Partnerships funded Sustainable Wildlife Management Legal Hub!
The Hub offers one-stop access to wildlife, forestry, land, & food safety laws, bridging science, policy, & community voices.
🔗: bit.ly/4o83UW3
#SWMProgramme #Trees4Resilience
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
✨ At #NYClimateWeek, the FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF) is represented by Minnie Degawan (Kankanaey Igorot, Philippines) and Darwin Velásquez (Maya Mam, Guatemala), bringing Indigenous voices and perspectives to the global stage. 🌍🌿
🐘 #WorldElephantDay 🐘
Today, we honour Earth’s giants and the people protecting them.
A special shout-out to the Lusaka Elephant Nursery @GameRangersInt for rescuing, rehabilitating & releasing orphaned elephants back to the wild in Zambia. 🌍
📷GRI website
ALT Game Rangers International (GRI) is a Zambian-registered conservation NGO (also a UK charity) dedicated to “Saving Wildlife and Wild Spaces.” They empower frontline rangers and local communities through a holistic model focused on Resource Protection, Wildlife Rescue (notably their Elephant Nursery & Orphanage), and Community Outreach, making a lasting difference for Zambia’s biodiversity. Check them out to see how you can support their work https://www.gamerangersinternational.org/
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
🌳 #InterestingFact: Genetic diversity of trees and other woody plants is crucial for the resilience of forests and their adaptation to climate change. 🌳#CGRFA #GeneticResources
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
🌍 On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the voices shaping the future.
Respect, trust & consent are the heart of ethical engagement.
From climate to AI, Indigenous People lead with innovation & commitment.
📖 Read our latest article: bit.ly/47nZPI6
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2025🥳
In a world where AI moves faster than wisdom of our leaders,
climate disasters grow louder than promises,
We, carry another intelligence:
🌿 of the Earth.
🔥 of memory.
🌀 The power of connection
#WIPD2025
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
As global legal & ethical frameworks on AI take shape, there is a growing risk that Indigenous Peoples & their knowledge systems are left out. To build just & inclusive technologies, the meaningful participation of Indigenous Peoples is essential.
#WeAreIndigenous #IndigenousDay
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
Happy Birthday to me!! :-)
Thrilled to release 'We Are One (Raghupati Raghava)' on my special day!! A 2-year journey, filmed at various sacred sites. This music video celebrates Unity in Diversity, highlighting the shared essence of all spiritual paths. If you resonate with the message, I'd be grateful if you'd share it on your socials. Birthday wish granted :-)
#GandhiMantrasOfCompassion @Tinaguo @masa_takumi @k_satyarthi
Sarah Banda Genchev retweeted
Tackling plastic pollution means transforming the entire plastic life cycle — from production to waste management.
Starting next week, countries meet at @UNGeneva to negotiate a global treaty to #BeatPlasticPollution & create a sustainable future.
📸: Sculpture by @thevonwong
