Jennifer (Trenholm) Ferguson-Mitchell

‪ 🌳 Do you want to contribute to research on how humans perceive forests? Take this quick, anonymous 10-min survey 🌲 👉 www.biodiful.org#/forest This will help us explore how people experience forest biodiversity! Please share on 🦋 & tag @biodiful.bsky.social to reach more participants 🙏💚 🌐🌍🦤🦑🪴🍁🧪

What would you do if the water you rely on suddenly stopped flowing? 💧 For many refugees around the world, this is a growing reality. Severe funding cuts are threatening access to safe, clean water. On #WorldWaterDay, we’re reminded that access to safe water is not a luxury, it’s a human right.

As multiple, overlapping, conflict-related crises intensify across the Middle East, UNICEF is working with partners to expand emergency assistance measures and reach more children and their families with urgently needed protection and support. Here is a look at five critical areas of impact:

Fabulous news for those suffering with Sarcoidosis and their loved ones! Finally, much needed bipartisan push for Sarcoidosis support, funding and research. #Sarcoidosis #RareDiseases

Children should never pay the price of conflict. This weekend’s military escalation in the Middle East marks a dangerous moment for millions of children. Read our full statement: https://unicef.au/4rH0Ths

It’s simple, be kind. 😊

The trauma children across the US are experiencing is heartbreaking. Whether seeing their own parents violently ripped away with no notice, or the parents of their friends and neighbors, is something no child should experience. It will have longtime, if not lifetime, impact. It’s a tragedy.

When journalists are prevented from reporting firsthand, transparency and accountability are diminished. Without direct access, independent coverage is constrained, and press freedom is weakened. “Lifting the information embargo is long overdue,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini

Fast fashion creates immense waste worldwide and costs consumers billions of $$$s. This manufactured culture designed to generate huge profit for clothing producers is hurting people and the planet. #StopFastFashion

Investing in #ClimateAction is good for the planet—it creates stability, security, and peace. See how UNEP is working with partners in helping countries integrate climate solutions with resilience and security efforts: https://ow.ly/sQBC50Y9QG5

An important reminder🫶

🌳📸 Participez au concours photo de la Journée internationale des forêts 2026 et montrez comment les forêts dynamisent les économies du monde entier ! Les détails sont ici 👉 https://bit.ly/3LiaR9o #JournéeInternationaleDesForêts

“Disinformation against UNRWA has been weaponised throughout the war in #Gaza as part of a sustained campaign to defame and destroy the main UN agency helping #Palestine Refugees.” Full report by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...

36 days left in our 87-day push. Help us save #87MillionLives. Thank you to the governments who have already stepped up. Here’s how that support is turning into life-saving action on the ground. 👇 You can help too by donating here: https://bit.ly/3M41N8b

As land degradation threatens essential ecosystem services such as regulating climate and providing benefits to people, the world has a bold plan: the Global Biodiversity Framework. How much do you know about biodiversity loss? Take the quiz & test your knowledge: https://ow.ly/pFlg50Y5iwm

Health risks have no borders. The US’s withdrawal from @who.int threatens the country’s national security.

➡️Read a case study from @FAO.org’s State of the World’s Forests 2024 🌱Developing the framework for ecosystem restoration monitoring platform through collaboration and data interoperability 🔗https://bit.ly/3XAMGF5 #SOFO2024 #GenerationRestoration #FERM @UNEP.org @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

The world faces the risk of a dangerous and deepening global hunger crisis. WFP Chief, Cindy McCain, calls on world leaders to help halt famine and stabilize communities in 2026. "We can't end hunger on our own." Read more: https://ow.ly/7hjo50XVsQC

UNICEF has called for the protection of children and adolescents amid public unrest in Iran. Children must be safeguarded from any actions that endanger their lives, freedom, or well-being. Every child’s right to life must be respected and safeguarded.

Let us not lose sight of important human rights and child welfare events happening around the world. Our global support for the world’s most vulnerable people must never waver, never.

#DidYouKnow? @FAO.org - @WHO.int Codex sets standards for nearly 200 food products and has over 120 guidelines and codes of practice on a vast range of issues linked to food safety, quality, and trade. Discover a world full of standards👉 bit.ly/CodexTexts #FoodSafety #Codex

This is what delivering WFP assistance looks like just 16 km from the frontline in #Ukraine, with a constant risk of shelling. Around 420,000 people living near the frontline face severe food insecurity. Humanitarian support is essential to help get them through the winter months.

In #Myanmar, conflict and disasters have pushed millions of people into humanitarian need. The UN Global Emergency Fund CERF will support urgent aid in one of the world’s most constrained and underfunded crises. #InvestInHumanity

Can we feed a growing population without exhausting our land, soil and water resources? Take an interactive look at two possible futures: buff.ly/f5QKGhL #SOLAW2025

Climate adaptation means helping communities adjust to a changing climate by protecting lives, livelihoods, and nature while building new opportunities for growth. Browse UNEP’s new #AdaptationGap Report for the latest progress: https://www.unep.org/resources/adaptation-gap-report-2025

At #COP30, lives are on the line. People on the frontlines need more than promises – they need action, adaptation, and hope. 2025 showed what the #ClimateCrisis really means for the world’s most fragile countries. Here’s what it has looked like so far: https://unocha.exposure.co/cop30

In Belém, Brazil, world leaders are gathered for #COP30 to address the climate crisis by scaling solutions that create a safer, more prosperous future for all. Stay up to date with the latest from the world’s largest conference: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/news/spotlight-climate-action

Transparency can become a greater catalyst for ambition, trust and transformative #ClimateAction. At #COP30, we celebrated the first enhanced transparency framework cycle. Pleased to join 🇧🇷 and 🇦🇿 COP Presidencies as we reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

The Global Framework on Chemicals Fund is now accepting project proposals! Grants up to $800K are available for projects (up to three years) developing innovative, scalable solutions that prevent harm from hazardous chemicals and waste. Apply by 15 Dec: https://ow.ly/mcV150XryGV

Food insecurity is one of the greatest shames of our modern world. It just doesn’t need to exist. Everyone deserves access to affordable and nutritious food. 🥘

📢 The SOFF Action Report 2025 is out! At #COP30, SOFF - a UN Fund proudly co-created by WMO, UNDP & UNEP - launched its new Action Report 2025 to showcase progress in closing the weather and climate data gap in LDCs and SIDS. 🔗 Full report: https://bit.ly/4hTMHO0

#HurricaneMelissa has devastated communities across the Caribbean. UNICEF is on the ground right now providing safe water, hygiene supplies, nutrition support and emergency cash assistance to help children and families recover. Here's how you can help: https://buff.ly/Lme7Fwt

“I cannot unsee what I have seen.” The immense destruction in #Gaza, which @unfpa.org Deputy Executive Director for Management Andrew Saberton witnessed on his recent visit, is a daily reality for women and girls. They need a massive increase in aid to survive and rebuild their shattered lives.

Yet one more reason to protect forests, #ForPeopleForPlanet.

“The International Court of Justice has said very clearly that what [the Israeli authorities] are currently doing is wrong and is against all obligations that member states are meant to follow” our Jonathan Fowler tells BBC News. UNRWA has to be allowed to do its work, and accountability must come.

Our climate strategy is a critical roadmap for reducing our carbon 👣 & embedding climate resilience across our operations. From climate-compatible infrastructure to resilient supply chains – explore how we’re walking the walk on #ClimateAction! bit.ly/47jLNFH | #COP30

Register now for a fast-paced global talk series which will explore the #FutureOfFood & agriculture through the lens of @fao.org’s #4Betters. Hosted by Dan Saladino and Yasmin Khan. 📲 faoeventregistration.powerappsportals.com/en-US/Meetin... #WorldFoodDay #FAO80

A Must Watch: Showing the humility of a true peace hero, Maria Corina Machado hears she is the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and after initially being speechless, and bringing the Nobel rep to near tears of emotion, recognizes the efforts of a movement. 🕊️🤝 www.instagram.com/reel/DPoM8UA...

The potential and capacity is there for innovations to emerge from developing countries like Kenya, we just need to enable these. Applause 👏 to the UNEP Climate Fund for understanding this and supporting these innovators.

If the cease-fire holds, this could be an important opportunity to deliver urgently needed food and humanitarian supplies to the children, women and men who have been impacted by the war. How this is planned is of paramount importance. #ceasefire #gaza #unitednations

AI for healthy bees 🐝. “California-based Beewise invented the BeeHome, a robotic, AI-directed beehive that growers can rent. Cameras connect with AI software that monitors each individual bee and identifies its needs.”

“The European Union is less than three months away from launching its carbon levy — the world's first large-scale border tax on carbon-intensive goods.”

One of the loveliest people has left us. Jane Goodall not only taught us so much about the social world of chimpanzees, she also taught us a lot about ourselves. The importance of kindness, and that of mutual respect. Thank you Jane for all you so selflessly gave to this world. We need more Janes.

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"We must do more." High Commissioner @filippograndi.unhcr.org’s powerful words on the plight of the Rohingya and what we must do to chart a new way forward. #UNGA

With 1 in 6 cancer deaths in women worldwide, breast cancer is also the leading cause of cancer deaths among women globally. Breast cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided.

What if bare fields could turn green again? In Africa’s drylands, communities are proving it’s possible. Through Regreening Africa initiative, 350,000+ hectares of land have been restored with simple, proven techniques. Read about this #GenerationRestoration initiative: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water. “Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social

Join in recognizing World Food Day 🍱🥘🧆. A day to give thanks for all the good food we have available to us, and to consider all those that do not have adequate access to food and what we can do to address food insecurity.