#Regram #RG @amazonfrontlines: The Waorani people have a message for the world:? ? “We are a rainforest people, who live far away from roads. We hunt, fish and grow our food, and we heal ourselves with plant medicines. In the coming months, the Ecuadorian Government plans to sell our land to the oil companies. If we don’t act now, our rainforest homeland - where we have lived for thousands of years - will be put on auction and sold to the highest-bidder.”? ? Amazon Frontlines is supporting the Waorani in the defense of their lands and lives. Join us by donating to #WaoraniResistance today: link in bio.? ? #amazon #amazonlife#AmazonRainforest #indigenousrights #indigenousresilience#indigenousrising#fores******uardians #resistance#indigenousresistance#climatechange#climatejustice #humanrights

#Regram #RG @UNFoundation: Kayapo, Brazil @CristinaMittermeier / “A young Kayapo woman carries her baby in the forest. The people of the village of Kubenkrajke are raised to believe that that if they are good to the forest and the river, they will be provided with everything they need to sustain themselves. The Kayapo people live across 46 villages in the southeastern Amazon region of Brazil. Despite threats from deforestation, they have protected over 10 million hectares of rainforests and savannahs. Stopping deforestation is vital for sustaining livelihoods, protecting biodiversity and mitigating climate change. And indigenous people have an essential role to play. @UN’s REDD+ programme aims to safeguard forests globally, by helping developing countries reduce emissions from forested lands and invest in sustainable development. The programme is working to ensure that indigenous voices are heard in this decision-making.”. This photo was shared by National Geographic photographer & @Sea_Legacy founder @CristinaMittermeier, as part of our #EyeOnClimate challenge - a campaign dedicated to raising the profile of climate change solutions in the lead up to the Global Climate Action Summit, #GCAS2018.. How is your #EyeOnClimate? Inspire action by sharing the climate solutions you see. unfoundation....#climateaction #climatechange #SDGs #GlobalGoals #SDG13 #GlobalGoal13 #Brazil #indigenouswomen #deforestation #indigenouspeople #rainforest #kayapo #amazonrainforest

#Regram #RG @lionrecovery: Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique is one of the last great wild places on Earth and one of the remaining strongholds for the African lion. Lions are disappearing in Africa, so every remaining stronghold for these iconic big cats—like Niassa—are crucial for their conservation. @niassalionproject (NLP) is protecting lions in this area through conservation efforts that focus on lions AND people. By working closely with community members, government officials, reserve management team, and tourism operators, NLP is working to build a sustainable lion-friendly community. Photo: @susankmcconnell #bigcatsofinstagram #lions #africa #lionrecovery #conservation

#Regram #RG @nrdc_org: Great news! In a big win for the vaquita, the U.S. Court of International Trade sided with NRDC, the Animal Welfare Institute, and the Center for Biological Diversity, and ordered the Trump administration to ban Mexican seafood imports caught with gillnets. Gillnets are the primary threat to the tiny porpoise, and with as few as 15 vaquitas left in the wild, the action comes not a minute too soon. Learn more about this victory in our profile link!

#Regram #RG @StuartPalley: The Cranston Fire last night shortly after dusk, on assignment for the @latimes. Feeling pretty gutted today about the news from the Carr Fire in Redding where dozens of homes are reported lost and two confirmed firefighter fatalities after the fire created a rotating convective column and possibly unleashed hurricane force winds on the western part of town. Primary reports I received from firefighters and photographers on the ground indicate a literal wall of fire that hit the town last night forcing a retreat focused on saving lives. More high temperatures, low humidities, and winds are predicted for later today at the Carr Fire and the Cranston Fire is facing high temps as well. I’m staying local for the #cranstonfire and monitoring new starts, but thinking of everyone affected by the fires in North Ops and for the firefighters running on little sleep. We are in your debt. @latimesphotos #cafire #calfire #usfs #longexposure #terraflamma #documentary #climate #fire #mountains #summer #us #la #socal #ca #forest @ericmarshfoundationwildland @wffoundation

#Regram #RG @rainforestalliance: There is something about the buzz of bees, that calms the nerves, and reassures the soul. ?Because bees are the sole pollinators for a wide variety of plants around the world, and are a critical catalyst in global food production, the natural world would look, sound, and taste like a much different place if they went extinct. Many of our most popular foods would disappear—among them chocolate, apples, tomatoes, and almonds.? We don't want to live in a world where bees no longer exist. That's why we are proud of the sustainable farming methods used on Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. They support the biodiversity that is essential to humans, and the survival of bees too. Visit the link in our bio, to watch our video featuring an incredible husband and wife apiarist/activist team. They are part of a growing movement working to save bees from the global crisis of colony collapse, and have an inspiring story for us all.? Photo by @sergioizquierdophoto ?#RainforestAlliance #FollowTheFrog #SaveTheBees #sustainableagriculutire #beekeeping

#Regram #RG @virunganationalpark: On #WorldRangerDay we celebrate the amazing conservation work of park rangers worldwide. We are so proud of the efforts of our own staff, who continue to show such dedication and resilience, despite the dangers they face in protecting the communities and natural landscapes of Africa’s oldest national park. To support their work, click the link in our bio. #virunga #virunganationalpark #conservation #drc #rdc

This #GlobalTigerDay, help @world_wildlife and @leonardodicapriofdn save tigers across their habitat — from India and Indonesia all the way to the Russian Far East. Link in bio to learn more.

#Regram #RG @na******eo: Photograph by @cristinamittermeier // The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo remains steadfast in opening up parts of Virunga and Salonga National Parks, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, for oil exploration and drilling. Virunga, Africa’s oldest national park, is one of the world’s most biologically diverse areas and is home to over half of the global population of critically endangered mountain gorillas. Similar in merit, Salonga protects several endemic endangered species and covers a significant part of the Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest rainforest after the Amazon. Allowing drilling in these parks produces nothing positive; large amounts of carbon dioxide will be released into the atmosphere; biodiversity in the area will be lost; endangered species will be put at significant risk; the livelihoods of thousands of traditional farmers and fishermen who rely on unpolluted lands and water will be in peril. #FollowMe at @CristinaMittermier for more photography that helps mend the plight of our planet by sparking dialogues on conservation. #Wildlife #Endangered #Conservation #Gorilla #Oil #Nature

#Regram #RG @world_wildlife: Mangroves are one of the Earth’s most critical ecosystems. They buffer coasts from storm surges, serve as vital habitat for untold marine and terrestrial species, and provide food and livelihoods for local communities. While these ecosystems cover just 0.1% of Earth’s land surface, they’re a powerful tool against climate change, storing more carbon per hectare than any other type of forest. Fifty percent of the world’s mangroves have disappeared in the past half-century. WWF is collaborating in the Global Mangrove Alliance to support projects that reverse the ongoing loss of critically important mangroves. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about saving mangroves.

Great report from @leonardodicapriofdn grantee @eyesontheforest as they revealed how palm oil illegally grown inside protected forests in Sumatra – including in the Thirty Hills landscape, home to critically endangered elephants, orangutans and tigers – appears to enter the supply chains of the biggest palm oil producers in Indonesia, eventually filtering its way down into everyday products. Link in bio to learn more.

#Regram #RG @AfricanParksNetwork: Continued hope for the protection of Zambia’s national parks and wildlife as the Government steps up partnerships with conservation organisations. We commend the Zambian Government as they commit to increasing wildlife conservation efforts in the country to enhance capacity and transfer knowledge, skills and technology. African Parks has partnered with the Government of Zambia and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife since 2003 and has experienced the benefit of these partnerships first hand as we have achieved remarkable results in both @liuwaplainnationalpark and Bangweulu Wetlands, which have been under our management since 2003 and 2008 respectively. Wildlife populations have increased, communities are thriving and tourism is flourishing. However, this would not have been possible without the support of the local communities and wildlife authority. We thank them for their commitment to conservation in Zambia, signalling a brighter future for all that live in these areas. Click the link in the bio to learn more. Photo: @lorenzfischer.photo #AfricanParks #Liuwa #Bangweulu #nature #travel #safari #africa #wanderlust #zambia