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Head of Comms @NatureDeal. Lover of ocean, art, theatre, travel, music, mountains, poetry. Member @CIPR_Global. Curator @PoetryInOcean. It’s all personal. 🌳🌊✨

geneva, london & everywhere
Joined January 2011
"Our belief is bigger than our doubt." — Peter Thomson 🌊 At COP30, @gemissima , @NatureDeal, talks with @ThomsonFiji, @UN Special Envoy for the Ocean, on protecting marine ecosystems, driving a nature-positive future, and supporting communities. Watch more @WeDontHaveTime
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🌿 “Bioeconomy lets us restore nature while cutting emissions.” — Marcelo Behar, @Cop30noBrasil The COP30 Presidency launched the Bioeconomy Challenge: a 3-year push to turn big ideas into real action, linking nature, finance & production. With the Amazon and coral reefs in crisis, the urgency is high. Catch our @NatureDeal conversation with Marcelo and @gemissima to see how the bioeconomy can help drive real solutions.
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"I believe that we are at a crossroads at this moment. Global food systems are part of the solution." Taciano Custodio, Head of Sustainability South America, @Rabobank, on how to improve productivity without expansion. @NatureDeal
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“Stop taking nature for granted” - Marco Lambertini, Convener, Nature Positive Initiative
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Ingrid Coetzee, Director, Biodiversity, Nature and Health, ICLEI, speaks about how local governments are reinventing urban adaptation by mixing planning reform, nature-based solutions, and bold financing tools.
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X is still the social media channel of choice for most international organizations. However, half of the organizations have seen their followers decline over the past 12 months.
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Behind these compelling blue stripes lies a wake-up call. 🌊🐟The stripes represent the decline in marine biodiversity since 1970. Developed by @findingnature at @DerbyUni, they are publicly available and join the 'nature stripes' recognizable in our brand. naturepositive.org/news/blog… #OceanPositive #NaturePositive
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What’s it like to write the first-ever book on #NaturePositive? Watch a short video of the authors sharing their experiences. ✍️ Join the live launch broadcasts: 👉 4 June at 16:30-17:30 CET: lnkd.in/e7qYGwfU 👉 5 June at 08:30-09:30 CET: lnkd.in/e23vth6a
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Climate change isn't our only crisis. The silent emergency? Biodiversity loss 🌍 ‘A Nature Positive Future’ shows that a world with more nature than today; forests, fish, pollinators, isn’t just necessary - it’s possible 🌿 Find out more here: spr.ly/6019NN2Sv
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Get ready for an inspiring & informative read on the quest to make #NaturePositive a reality around the world 🌍 for anyone committed to a safer, happier, more equitable future where people & nature thrive. Pre-order 👉 routledge.com/Becoming-Natur… #BookLaunch #ReadingList #Leadership
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Emma Holliday, contemporary UK painter, based in North East England, known for her local landscapes and still lifes #WomensArt
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❓How can nature remain a central part of global decision-making amidst the changing geopolitical landscape? Hear from leading voices in our #Davos2025 summary video 👇 #NaturePositive @SDGTent @InTent @WEF
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What do bees, butterflies, and baboons have in common? They're all part of Earth's diverse web of life! Sir #DavidAttenborough explains the vital importance of this biodiversity 👇 #ShareOurPlanet
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Delighted to kick off 2025 as Head of Communications for the Nature Positive Initiative @NatureDeal. 🌍 A healthy planet is intrinsic to our ability to live & thrive, but we need urgent action to stop nature's decline. For more frequent posts, follow here: linkedin.com/in/gemmaparkes/
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⚠️Half of the top 10 risks identified for the next decade are environmental concerns. Take these risks seriously: halt and restore nature loss. Learn more in the @WEF Global Risks report: lnkd.in/etw9fvCg
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Suzie MacKenzie, printmaker working primarily in collagraph, her work describes the landscape of the north-eastern Highlands of Scotland #womensart
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The underwater mountains comprising the Nazca and Salas y Gómez Ridges host amazingly diverse life forms. The #NazcaHighSeas expedition brought a team of scientists to map the area & characterize the biodiversity there. Watch the full video: youtu.be/HYXW00c-4ag?si=G9I_…
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Sky and Water I, M. C. Escher, 1938
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The #GlobalGoals are our blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable world. On #ValentinesDay and every day, spread the love for people and the planet. unep.org/explore-topics/sust…
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Coastal Foam, 2019 by US painter Erin Hanson #WomensArt
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