Susan Gardner

Take action for lakes Ecosystem restoration generates tangible benefits for food and water security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and can prevent conflict and migration triggered by environmental degradation.

Happy World Lake Day!

Lakes are disappearing, faster than any other ecosystem on Earth. The first-ever #WorldLakeDay brings long-overdue attention to these essential ecosystems.

Learn how you can be part of the effort: www.decadeonrestoration.org/lakes

#ForNature #GenerationRestoration

Why ocean action is the litmus test for sustainable development | SDG Action The ocean is not just a victim of environmental decline – it is a foundation of global development. From climate resilience to food security to poverty reduction, ocean health now stands as a critical...

🌊 Ocean action is development action.

What we do for the ocean now will shape the world we hand to the next generation.
I share more on why the ocean is the litmus test for sustainable development in my latest SDG Action article: sdg-action.org/why-ocean-ac...

#ForNature #OceanAction #BBNJ #SDG14

Walking in two worlds: how an Indigenous computer scientist is using AI to preserve threatened languages Michael Running Wolf leads artificial-intelligence initiatives to revive lost languages and empower Indigenous people.

This International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples reminds us that defending rights is essential to building AI that protects biodiversity and the communities who safeguard it.

#ForNature #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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l had the honour of meeting H.E. Ambassador Mário de Azevedo Constantino and congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence.
Angola is demonstrating bold leadership through its 2050 strategy to reduce dependence on oil and prioritize progress on global biodiversity commitments.

YouTube video by Is Climate Change Your Concern? 3 Levers to Accelerate Climate Action Through Nature | Dr. Susan Gardner (@UNEP)

So appreciative to Anirudh Nanda for this wonderful series and the chance to speak with him to share some reasons for optimism about the power of nature-based solutions.

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The causes of coral reef collapse - and how to save our 'rainforests of the sea' There are few who would deny the sheer beauty of our coral reefs.

Causes of coral reef collapse and how to save our 'rainforests of the sea'
Protecting & restoring coral reefs is not only a moral imperative but a smart economic choice
Special Op-ed @susancgardner.bsky.social @unep.org & myself
#WorldOceansDay #UNOC3
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Today we released the new Playing for the Planet Annual Impact Report. Already, players have taken millions of environmental actions that are driving investment in ecosystems and helping protect endangered species.
#PlayingForThePlanet #GreenGameJam #ForNature

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Speaking in Athens at the 8th Edition of Circle the Med, a highlight was meeting Alexandra Cousteau who is using her voice to contribute to a legacy of more informed consumers increasingly demanding regenerative products rather than exploitation of our shared ocean resources.
#unoc3

Leaving Les Embiez filled with energy and inspiration.
Engagement with the blue economy has never been stronger and business is stepping up.

This ocean retreat was exactly what was needed ahead of UNOC3: A rare chance to reflect, connect and shape ideas for the tides ahead.

ITW SPARAC - 40th Anniversary - Susan Gardner (VOSTFR Embed) This is "ITW SPARAC - 40th Anniversary - Susan Gardner (VOSTFR Embed)" by Sans Parachute Production on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the…

How better to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity than by celebrating 40 years of the Specially Protected Areas Regional Activity Centre SPA/RAC.

Happy anniversary, SPA/RAC!
#ForNature #UNOC3 #OceanAction #BiodiversityDay

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Today on World Migratory Bird Day, we are reminded that protecting the ocean is essential for protecting the incredible journeys of many migratory birds. Together, we can make it happen.
#WorldMigratoryBirdDay #WMBD2025 #ForNature

www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/migratory

Warm thanks to Mexico’s Agriculture Ministry (SADER) for an insightful exchange on nature, food, and rural communities. Sustainable agriculture is key to food security and resilience. Together, we can grow food that grows opportunity.

#ForNature #PorLaNaturaleza

Today at UN Headquarters in New York, I had the honor to moderate UNEP’s side event at the #BBNJ Preparatory Commission, showing how the BBNJ Agreement and UNEP-administered environmental agreements can work together to efficiently deliver real results for our ocean. Synergy is essential.

What is the international agreement to protect the high seas and why is it important? This week, delegates from around the world will gather in New York City to discuss what has been called one of the most important environmental accords in recent history: the Agreement on Use of Marin...

Today, the BBNJ PrepComm begins—a vital step toward protecting the ocean. UNEP proudly supports countries securing our shared future.

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#BBNJ #ForNature

UNEP One Health In March 2022, four international agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and t...

On this #WorldHealthDay, remember: protecting maternal & newborn health means tackling air pollution, clean water access, climate impacts, and chemical exposure. Healthy ecosystems = healthier communities.

#ForNature #WorldHealtDay #HealthForAll

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Here in Assam, I had the privilege to meet Purnima Barman, Champion of the Earth 2022, who introduced me to the inspiring women of the Hargila Army.

They are saving a species and showing us how nature action and development go hand in hand.
#ForNature @UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific

Thank you to Director SONALI GHOSH Chief Executive Officer of the Assam Agroforestry Development Board for introducing me to the beautiful community of Bhorpeta EDC; a model for the world of what is possible when we integrate nature and food production.

This data platform charts the health of nearly every freshwater body on Earth. Here’s what it reveals The Freshwater Ecosystems Explorer offers what experts call an unprecedented look at the world’s lakes, rivers and wetlands, which are increasingly under pressure from things like climate change.

On #WorldWaterDay, dive into UNEP’s Freshwater Ecosystems Explorer, which provides satellite insights into every larger freshwater body on Earth.

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#WorldWaterDay #ForNature #GenerationRestoration

The image shows a snow-covered mountain range at night, with a dark sky filled with stars. The text reads: “Glaciers are critical to life.” The UN Environment Programme logo is positioned in the upper right corner.

It’s the first-ever #WorldGlaciersDay!

Glaciers are critical to life, yet climate changes causes them to disappear at an alarming rate.

#ClimateAction is key to protecting them & supporting those who rely on glaciers. www.un.org/en/observanc...

Climate emergency: 2025 declared international year of glaciers As glaciers disappear at an alarming rate due to climate change, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP).

Yesterday I arrived to Guwahati, in the shadow of the glorious snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas - a powerful reminder of why the health of our glaciers matters profoundly.

India's glaciers are not just stunning; they are lifelines.

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#WorldGlacierDay #Glaciers2025

Great discussions in Delhi with Joint Secretary Franklin Khobung from Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and the TEEB team on how investing in nature is a powerful strategy for driving development, improving lives, and building resilience.
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My gratitude to the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment DMCR government partner Chanokphon Jantharakhantee and her team who graciously hosted our visit of coral reef restoration sites and the Marine Animal Bank Learning Center on Si Chang island.

Happy #AfricaScoutDay

Here at the Economist’s World Ocean Summit in Tokyo. Thank you to The Nippon Foundation and IOC-UNESCO for partnership on this timely initiative.

Let’s turn data into decisions and partnerships into progress for healthy oceans and thriving communities.

#OceanSummit

Happy International Women’s Day!

A day to celebrate all of the incredible examples of when women lead, nature and people thrive.

#IWD2025

Investing in local organizations with deep-rooted knowledge and experience in coral reef conservation is critical for protecting the Mesoamerican Reef and for achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions 2024 The Decent Work in Nature-based Solutions 2024 report calls for increased and more targeted investments to the countries with most potential for use of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Currently, over 60...

On this World Day of Social Justice, we are reminded that sustainability and social justice go hand in hand.

Read more in our latest report: www.unep.org/resources/re...
#SocialJusticeDay #NatureBasedSolutions

How the world can tackle the yawning gender gap in the sciences We speak with Susan Garder, director of UNEP’s Ecosystems Division, about what can be done to encourage more women to enter – and sat in – the sciences.

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let us commit to action, for a future where every girl who dreams of being a scientist sees a path forward — and takes it.
#WomenInScience
#WomenLeadership #February11

👉 Read my full interview: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...