Explore ten reasons why cities play a key role in land restoration, combating desertification and building drought resilience.
Highlighting #GenerationRestoration this #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌍
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🌳Learn how cities can significantly contribute to land restoration and drought resilience in the #CitiesWithNature Guide on #UrbanEcosystemRestoration
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🌄Restoring urban ecosystems, such as green spaces and waterways, can help cities counter the #ClimateCrisis and climate-related disasters 🌇
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 6, 2024
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Including biodiversity in…
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✅urban planning
✅governance
✅resource allocation
…is key to foster healthy environments & conserve local and migratory wildlife habitats in urban areas🌱🌺🌊https://t.co/Wo8R1yFwl5#WorldEnvironmentDay#GenerationRestoration#ForNature pic.twitter.com/2X9YYQ1hAH
By incorporating green infrastructure and restoration projects, cities can capitalize on the economic benefits of urban nature 🌲💵🏦
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Learn more about urban #BiodiversityFinance
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Land degradation affects water supplies 🌊
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 8, 2024
Cities must implement sustainable water management practices, rainwater harvesting & restoring natural water bodies to ensure clean water availability 🌅#WorldEnvironmentDay#GenerationRestoration#ForNature
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🌏Indigenous communities, women & youth play a vital role in conservation & sustainable urban development.
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🤝Urban policies must promote equality & diversity in decision-making, land use & environmental conservation.#WorldEnvironmentDay#GenerationRestoration#ForNature pic.twitter.com/IpG8epXquY
Healthy soil = healthy food supply 🫒🥦🌱
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 9, 2024
Land degradation reduces global food productivity, leading to higher food prices & reduced food security.
Urban agriculture helps mitigate these risks.
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