Before the Americas were densely inhabited by humans, the hemisphere was the jaguars’ playground. Deforestation has more than halved the big cat’s original range https://t.co/TtbPiGnOW9 ...

भारती शर्मा इज एन एनवायरमेंटलिस्ट सोशल एंटरप्रेन्योर एंड रिसर्चर पैशनेट अबाउट सस्टेनेबल डेवलपमेंट एंड इकोलॉजिकल टुवर्डशिप शी इज द फाउंडर ऑफ डॉक्टर एपीजे अब्दुल कलाम पीयूआर ए अ सोशल एंटप्राइज इंस्पायर्ड बाय डॉक्टर कलाम्स विज़ ऑफ ब्रिजिंग द अर्बन रूरल डिवाइड थ्रू सस्टेनेबल कम्युनिटी ड्रिवन ग्रोथ अ मेडलिस्ट फिजियोथेरेपिस्ट फ्रॉम पीजीआईएमईआर चंडीगढ़ एंड अ फिटनेस प्रोफेशनल शी आल्सो फाउंडेड वेलनेस इंडिया अ होलिस्टिक हेल्थ प्लेटफार्म एन एमबीए ग्रेजुएट फ्रॉम आईआईएम बोर एंड सर्टिफाइड इन बिनेस लॉ फ्रॉम रेनमिन बिजनेस स ...

I appreciate everyone's support because I do have ADHD and the light is blinding and it's giving me blanks. But I need to remind myself that today I'm here with you because it's not for me, it's for the communities. When I first started as a young program development officer working at the local NGO, a constant question that came to mind was how can we as non- indigenous peoples support the communities better.And after working in at least 40 villages, land grab has made it so difficult and sometimes impossi ...

[music] [applause] [music] Step into the forest for 5 minutes and you realize something simple. It never stops talking. Every creek, every shift in the air, every change in the moisture of the soil is data.But here's the thing. We've not had the tools to turn this data into information human beings can understand until now. For centuries, forests have been talking and talking and talking.They've been telling us when they're stressed. They've been telling us when they are thriving. They've been telling us wh ...

Tiger without voice is useless. So this is me. uh some years ago many people in Indonesia is call me tiger because I used to uh really in the front line taking a company confronting the company to stop deforestation in in my country.So I start green peace in Indonesia in 2005. Uh really focusing in Sumatra and Kalimantan fighting for deforestation similar I believe with here in in Brazil and uh in 2010 basically president of Indonesia is agreed to stopping deforestation at least temporary and following by m ...

Imagine a place so big it covers nine different countries and has over 390 billion trees. That's the Amazon rainforest. People call it the lungs of the earth because it breathe in all that bad carbon dioxide and gives us the huge amount of oxygen we need to breathe.It's like a giant green heart pumping for our whole planet, keeping the earth cool, letting rainfall, and helping plants grow everywhere. The Amazon is also like the world's biggest, most colorful zoo, but without any cages. It is home to one in ...

Core Viewpoint - National Australia Bank (NAB) has adopted a conciliatory approach towards shareholder activists regarding deforestation, despite rejecting two resolutions aimed at increasing its commitment to sustainable practices [1][2]. Group 1: Shareholder Resolutions - Two resolutions proposed by the Australian Conservation Foundation were overwhelmingly rejected at NAB's annual general meeting, with over 85% of votes against them [1]. - The resolutions aimed to require NAB to disclose its strategy for managing deforestation risks and to eliminate financing linked to deforestation [7]. Group 2: Bank's Position and Actions - NAB's chair, Philip Chronican, acknowledged the importance of sustainable land use and indicated that the bank is in the early stages of developing standardized reporting on deforestation [2][12]. - The bank is enhancing its use of vegetation and habitat coverage tools to inform climate risk assessments [3]. - NAB is engaging with stakeholders to better understand the complexities surrounding deforestation [4]. Group 3: Industry Context and Reactions - Jolene George from the Australian Conservation Foundation noted that NAB has been a leader among major banks in recognizing biodiversity and ecosystem risks [4]. - There is a growing global momentum against commodities linked to deforestation, with investors increasingly aware of the economy's dependence on nature [8][9]. - The topic of deforestation was also significant at Westpac's annual general meeting, where the CEO retracted a previous commitment to a no-deforestation lending policy [10][11]. Group 4: Financial Performance - NAB shares increased by 1.8% to $42.12 following the annual general meeting [14].

Environmental Concerns & Deforestation - Every minute, an area of forest the size of a "biggest tent boo" disappears from the planet [5] - Deforestation leads to hotter air, rising rivers, and floods, impacting animal habitats [6] - The loss of forests equates to the loss of the planet's "lungs," leading to the potential extinction of species [6] - A single disaster could result in the loss of three billion living beings [6] Call to Action & Solutions - Planting trees is presented as a key solution, symbolizing hope and a greener future [8] - Individuals are encouraged to take small actions such as planting trees, saving and recycling paper, and protecting nature [7] - Collective action, where many small green corners come together, can create a big and green world [8] - The presentation advocates for a choice between destruction ("trash, ignore, hate") and positive change ("tree, care, love") [8] Metaphorical Representation - Children are likened to seeds, fragile but full of hope, requiring nurturing to grow into strong trees [9][10] - The future is not something to wait for, but something to create, emphasizing the power of individual and collective action [10]

Climate Change Impact - Global warming has led to a 12% increase in temperature compared to 150 years ago, resulting in flooding, seasonal fluctuation, drought, and deforestation [3][4] - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects a potential 15% increase in global average temperature by 2030, affecting the lives of 350 million individuals [4] - Northern Nigeria faces desertification, with 60 meters of desert encroaching southwards annually, impacting livelihoods and the Lake Chad Basin, where 90% has shrunk [6] Mitigation Efforts - Sahongur University has planted 1,000 trees, with each mature tree capable of absorbing 22 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year [5] - Nature-based solutions, such as planting and sustaining trees, are crucial for addressing climate change [8] - Integrating climate literacy into education curricula is essential [9] Call to Action - Collaborative efforts are needed to enhance the sustainability of planted trees [8] - Policymakers should recognize climate change as an important issue [9] - The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today, emphasizing the urgency of action [10]

Regulatory Landscape - The European Parliament supports a one-year delay to a landmark law to curb deforestation across the world [1]