BBNJ Treaty - The Race for Ratification.

The race for ratification of the BBNJ Treaty is the perfect example of how, by working together around the world, we can accelerate action to deliver the SDGs. 

Side Event at the SDG Action Weekend organized by IUCN, Sierra Leone, European Union, Republic of Korea, Chile, Republic of Vanuatu, Birdlife International, Asociación Interamericana para la Defensa del Ambiente (AIDA), High Seas Alliance, EarthEcho, Greenpeace.

To maximize the 2023 SDG Summit's impact, the Secretary General is convening an SDG Action Weekend, which will generate opportunities for stakeholders, United Nations entities, and Member States to convene inside the United Nations Headquarters and set out specific commitments and contributions to drive SDG transformation between now and 2030.

The SDG Action Weekend will consist of the SDG Mobilization Day on Saturday, 16 September, and the SDG Acceleration Day on Sunday, 17 September at UNHQ in New York.

The SDG Action Weekend includes a select number of high-level side-events identified through an open call that concluded in August. They are jointly organized by coalitions of Member States, UN agencies and other international organizations, and global stakeholder networks.

Thought this was important to share. It's important to note that many of these species went extinct before this year--they were simply removed from the Endangered Species List in 2023. But because nothing can improve unless we believe that things can change, here are some things you can do to benefit local biodiversity:

Pollinators have been declining globally for the past several years--research local pollinator plants or native plants in general and join local restoration organizations (checking the websites of nearby open space parks/reserves and seeing if they have any volunteer days helpful)

Organize and implement your own native garden--it can be in a yard or a balcony if that is viable, or you can plant it at a local park/school in order to raise awareness. From experience, this takes a lot more work and logistics, but it's such a wonderful way to build community.

Participate in citizen science! Apps/websites like iNaturalist can help you document and contribute to scientific data, and local natural history/science museums sometimes offer citizen science programs as well.

If you live near the coast, research public comment opportunities for any MPAs (marine protected areas) and submit a comment! You can also email/call your local politicians about coastal and wetland restoration if you think they aren't making it a priority.

If the above seems daunting, join an organization, forum, or community! GenSea (a branch of EarthEcho International, a non-profit founded by the grandson of Jacques Cousteau) helped me a lot in my activism journey.

Spread the word. Through conversation, planting a garden, putting up posters. You can't do this alone, so try and get others engaged.

Finally, if you do something you love and intersect it with advocacy, that is when you achieve the most change. You don't have to call your reps or attend protests if that isn't you things. Tell stories; through writing, film, art, music, you name it. Do what you love--and learn to love the world around you because of it.

We're about to begin work on #Stemrangers videos. #STEMscopes #science #earthecho #philippecousteaujr #videoproduction #sciencenight

What did you do #outside yesterday? #watertesting #cubscouts #earthecho (at Tinley Park Centennial Park)

See how the Cousteau mission lives on through EarthEcho.

Honoring a Family Tradition in Los Angeles - DuJour

See how the Cousteau mission lives on through EarthEcho

How To Join The EarthEcho International Youth Leadership Council 2022

How To Join The EarthEcho International Youth Leadership Council 2022

EarthEcho International Youth Leadership Council 2022… Do you wish to apply for the EarthEcho International Youth Leadership Council 2022? If yes, then this informative article is for you. You will be given detailed information about EarthEcho International Youth Leadership Council 2022, Eligibility, And How To Apply. EarthEcho was founded on the belief that young people have the power to change…

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Philippe Cousteau, Jr.’s EarthEcho International Calls On Youth Nationwide To Join The Fight Against Species Decline With The Second Annual OurEcho Challenge!

Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ελέγχου των Υδάτων Θυμάστε την Λιάνα Κανέλλη που έλεγε πρώτο θέμα στις ειδήσεις το απόθεμα υδάτων για την Αττική και τις διαφημίσεις επί εποχή μπαμπά Μητσοτάκη που μας προετρεπε να βανουμε τούβλα στα καζανάκια των τουαλετων? Δυο εφημερίδες (Καθημερινή και Εστία) ως και σήμερα από τότε δημοσιεύουν τα αποθέματα. Η Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ελέγχου των Υδάτων διεξάγεται κάθε χρόνο στις 18 Σεπτεμβρίου, με σκοπό την ενημέρωση του κοινού για την ανάγκη προστασίας του υδάτινων πόρων, δίνοντας παράλληλα τη δυνατότητα στους πολίτες να αποκτήσουν τις κατάλληλες γνώσεις, ώστε να τεστάρουν οι ίδιοι την καταλληλότητα του νερού που χρησιμοποιούν και να ασκούν έλεγχο στους αρμόδιους κρατικούς φορείς και τις εταιρίες υδάτων. Καθιερώθηκε το 2003 από την αμερικανική μ.κ.ο. America's Clean Water Foundation και από το 2008 τα εκπαιδευτικά της προγράμματα πραγματοποιούνται σε πολλές χώρες του κόσμου υπό την καθοδήγηση της μ.κ.ο. EarthEcho International των αδελφών Κουστό, παιδιών του διάσημου θαλασσοπόρου Ζακ-Ιβ Κουστό. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFQ_fBNnZxP/?igshid=lj75i72zfmj8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon : Philippe Cousteau Continues His Famous Conservationist Family's Work with EarthEcho

Khi đi du lịch, nếu muốn an toàn thì hãy đeo một chiếc Rolex

Khi đi du lịch, nếu muốn an toàn thì hãy đeo một chiếc Rolex

Nghe có vẻ ngược đời khi mà những thứ giá trị thường không nên mang theo khi đi du lịch, thế nhưng trong những tình huống khó khăn, chỉ một chiếc đồng hồ thôi đôi khi cũng đủ cứu sống chính mình.

Nhà thám hiểm Philippe Cousteau là cháu ruột của huyền thoại Jacques Cousteau – người lập bản đồ đại dương. Ông là người sáng lập ra EarthEcho International (một tổ chức phi lợi nhuận về môi trường…

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Xylem Watermark and EarthEcho International Lead the Clean Water Movement on World Water Monitoring Day, September 18th

In celebration of World Water Monitoring Day on September 18, Xylem Watermark is collaborating with environmental youth leadership organization EarthEcho International to host youth-led events nationwide that will help communities around the world be part of a clean water future for our planet.

As part of the EarthEcho Water Challenge, this year’s World Water Monitoring Day will include a special event in Renton, Washington, on September 18th, where local students will learn about water monitoring and how to improve water health for native salmon populations.  The Water Challenge, which runs annually from World Water Day through the end of the year, is comprised of three easy steps: Test water quality in communities; Share findings, data, stories and photos of quality testing; and Protect local water sources.

To kick-off events on World Monitoring Day, Xylem Watermark is partnering with EarthEcho’s Philippe Cousteau Jr., the Environmental Science Center, and the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association to host approximately eighty-five 4th grade students from Sartori Elementary School. Students will learn about the Cedar River, their local watersheds and how they can take action to protect these important waterways. Utilizing Xylem Watermark and EarthEcho’s water monitoring tools and resources, student attendees will test and record water quality and take part in hands-on activities focused on preserving salmon populations, stream health and environmental stewardship.  Volunteers from Xylem and industry partner Whitney Equipment Company, Inc will be present to lead educational activities with the participating students.

 “The water we depend on every day is a precious resource that deserves our attention and protection,” said EarthEcho International Founder Philippe Cousteau, Jr. “We can’t afford to take our streams, rivers and watersheds for granted -- we can all play a role in conserving and improving the health of the natural water resources that feed our communities and the EarthEcho Water Challenge helps anyone be part of the solution.”

“Xylem Watermark is proud to continue Solving Water in communities through our partnership collaboration with EarthEcho. With the support of Xylem employees and stakeholders, educating the next generation, is core to our mission to provide and protect safe water resources for communities around the world and educate people about water issues,” says Jamie Saxe, Senior Director, Xylem Watermark Corporate Social Investment.  “Clean water and clean air makes for more fish and happier people,” says Jay Meena, President Whitney Equipment Company, Inc.

Learn more about the EarthEcho Water Challenge and how to Test, Share and Protect your waterways:

Test – It all begins by understanding the state of water quality in your community. Get started by purchasing a simple test kit at www.monitorwater.org;

Share – Participants can enter their data online through the EarthEcho Water Challenge  database and share their stories and photos on our website at www.monitorwater.org  or though social media using #MonitorWater; and

Protect – Armed with knowledge about local water resources, participants can use the information and tools available at www.monitorwater.org to protect local water resources every day.

The EarthEcho Water Challenge is made possible through the generous support of Xylem Watermark.

For information about EarthEcho International, please visit www.earthecho.org

About Xylem Watermark

Xylem Watermark, the company’s corporate citizenship program, was initiated in 2008, with a focus on protecting and providing safe water resources around the world and also educating people on water-related issues. The global initiative, which encompasses employee and stakeholder engagement, provides access to clean drinking water and sanitation, and humanitarian emergency response to help communities become more water-secure and sustainable through WASH and Value of Water Education programs. Last year, the program exceeded its three-year goal to log 100,000 employee volunteer hours and engaged 45 percent of the company’s global employee base.

For more information, visit  xylem.com/watermark and follow Xylem Watermark on social media:

Twitter: @XylemWatermark

Facebook: @XylemIncorporated

Join the conversation using hashtag #MakeYourWatermark #MonitorWater 

source: https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/42493-Xylem-Watermark-and-EarthEcho-International-Lead-the-Clean-Water-Movement-on-World-Water-Monitoring-Day-September-18th?tracking_source=rss

EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador 2022/2023 for U.S. Resident

EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador 2022/2023 for U.S. Resident

EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador 2022… Do you wish to apply for the EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador 2022? If yes, then this informative article is for you. You will be given detailed information about EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassador 2022, Responsibilities, Benefits, Eligibility, And How To Apply. Through this unique experience, Ambassadors become community scientists and lead…

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