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Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTF) is the world's first trust fund dedicated to environmental conservation since 1991 🇧🇹

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Can restoration really work across borders? Sonam Wangdi shares how the #MountainsToMangroves Atlas is bringing data, local knowledge, and community voices together but what does that actually look like on the ground? Watch to find out. @BTFEC
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Tshering’s Garden Revival! Battling weeds and dry soil, Tshering Zangmo found a sustainable solution through mulching. 

By turning weeds into nutrient-rich manure, she revived her garden and championed soil conservation.
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Birendra Bista shares his journey witnessing habitat restoration in Japong, nestled by the Jhanji River. Through planting native species, the community is strengthening the land against soil erosion and landslides, while enhancing biodiversity.
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Tashi Wangchuk encourages staying connected to our roots by using local land and resources. He believes that by developing rural areas, we can build a sustainable future for generations to come. This is Tashi’s #MountainsToMangroves story, share yours today!
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Looking back, Tsheyang remembers how a lack of awareness led to deforestation and pollution in her village. Today, she calls on everyone to protect nature, embrace education, and help preserve Bhutan’s precious biodiversity.
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Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation retweeted
The Eastern Himalayas are more than just landscapes—they’re lifelines. Join us as we work to restore and protect these landscapes—follow #MountainsToMangroves to be part of this journey! 🌱🌍 Our Partners: @ConservationOrg @BES_Bhutan @atree_org @teriin @BTFEC @friendshipNGO
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The Kingdom of Buganda took part in the discussion of positioning CTFs (Conservation Trust Funds) for GEF (Global Environment Facility) funding convened by Carlos Manuel Rodríguez is the Chairperson of GEF. The Consortium of African Funds for the Environment (CAFÉ) is a
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Young hands in Bhutan are planting hope, one tree at a time, nurturing their forests and a sustainable future. 🌱 Stay tuned and follow #MountainsToMangroves for more. Our Partners: @ConservationOrg @BES_Bhutan @atree_org @teriin @BTFEC @friendshipNGO
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At #COP16, HRH Princess Esmeralda of Belgium highlighted regional restoration's global impact. @KaziAmdadbd shared Bangladesh’s mangrove restoration efforts. This expert panel, moderated by @PatriciaZurita, united voices for a sustainable future across the Eastern Himalayas.
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Bhutan is taking conservation very seriously. There used to only be 80 tigers in Bhutan but as of 2024 there are 131. If govts make commitments, there is definitely hope. - Karma Tshering @BTFEC #COP16 side event on Investing in tiger recovery More tinyurl.com/4k84hx9j
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.@theGEF Partnership Pavilion #COP16Colombia is bringing GEF & the conservation trust funds & partners it works with in support of sustainable biodiversity management around the world, from the Amazon to the Congo to the Himalayas & across the ocean thegef.org/events/gef-cbd-co…
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Today at #COP16, Saurav Malhotra, Princess of Belgium Marie-Esméralda, and Patricia Zurita spoke at the #MountainsToMangroves session, where they discussed reforestation across Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and NE India to address critical environmental challenges.
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Five years ago, people of Tarabari cut all their trees, leading to heavy rain flooding their homes. Realizing the role of trees in rainwater control, they started replanting, solving their problem and enhancing biodiversity. This is Renu’s story for #MountainsToMangroves!
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Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation retweeted
🌍 #RedLACCOP16Colombia|| Acompáñanos en el panel "30x30: Experiencias de Fondos Ambientales". Compartirán sus estrategias y desafíos en el camino hacia el objetivo 30x30. 📅 Octubre 30, 4:00 pm (Colombia) | 3:00 pm (México) 📍 Zona Azul - Pabellón GEF 🔴 youtube.com/@GEFSecretariat/…
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Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation retweeted
The #MountainsToMangroves mission aims to restore 1M hectares and plant 1B trees. Communities across the Eastern Himalayas unite to protect nature, wildlife, & livelihoods. Watch these inspiring stories unfold @ConservationOrg @BES_Bhutan @atree_org @teriin @BTFEC @friendshipNGO
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Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation retweeted
Stories from the Eastern Himalayas coming soon! Stay tuned for #MountainsToMangroves
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#COP16Colombia begins tomorrow! Leaders & stakeholders will review the implementation of the #KMGBF and work to achieve its goals & targets. With thousands of events & critical discussions, this is a turning point for #biodiversity. #GEFatCOP16Colombia 🔗wrld.bg/5IvH50TLI6G
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At #COP16Colombia, a whole of society approach will be crucial to staying on track with the #KMGBF. 🗓️ 21 Oct - 1 Nov 2024 📍 Cali, Colombia From individuals to businesses, we must all work together to ensure #PeaceWithNature. More info: wrld.bg/9zEW50TBanP @UNBiodiversity
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