@crawhall7

UNESCO Chief of Section, Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Tweets in my own capacity. Indigenous peoples, SIDS, biodiversity, climate and sustainability.

 Paris, France
Joined December 2015
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Turning off the lights on the #EiffelTower is like a reflection, a meditation, a prayer that we can awaken and save life on our planet. #WeHaveFaith Act to stop irreversible #climatechange #EarthHour #EarthHour2019 #Paris #ParisAgreement
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Discover Australia's new 6-part docuseries centering First Nations knowledge & leadership in climate action 🌏📽️🌿 Explore resilience, cultural practices, & how Indigenous knowledge can guide sustainable responses worldwide. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #UNESCO #ClimateAction
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📢 Registration open for the 8th AfriMAB General Assembly 🗓️ 9–13 March 2026 📍 Livingstone, Zambia 🇿🇲 📝 Register by 30 Jan 2026 👉 forms.office.com/e/TTXt7ypM2… 🌱 MAB Youth participation encouraged. #AfriMAB #UNESCO #BiosphereReserves
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Listening is powerful, and Thailand is using it as a tool to shape marine futures. 🌊🇹🇭 Learn about the recent Trialogue, which brought science, policy and coastal knowledge together in dialogue towards strengthening ecosystem governance. 👇 besnet.world/listening-to-th…
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@UNESCOJan 20
From Sámi communities in the Arctic to the Kalahari in Namibia, Indigenous knowledge is shaping scientific research, offering insights for climate disruption, health crises, and the limits of a mechanised world. Read the new issue of the @UNESCOCourier: courier.unesco.org/en/latest
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PlantTreaty@planttreatyJan 21
2026 is the #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists. Rangelands cover nearly 1/2 of the world’s land & support millions of pastoralists who play a vital role in food security, biodiversity & climate resilience. To learn more about the year, visit ➡️ bit.ly/3ZjQwnk @FAO
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During Great Barrier Reef mass spawning 🌊🪸 researchers & Traditional Owners collaborate on innovative restoration projects to build climate resilience - offering hope for reefs worldwide 🌍 & safeguarding our shared World Heritage dcceew.gov.au/about/news/dep… @aims_gov_au @DCCEEW

Deploying innovative Reef restoration solutions

First Nations Rangers are partnering with scientists to trial innovative Reef restoration efforts. These efforts focus on the annual mass coral spawning event on the Reef.Rangers from six Traditional...

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✨ Transformative change does not emerge from technical meetings alone. It grows in spaces where knowledge is applied, adapted and collectively owned. Learn why Trialogues play a critical role in turning evidence into action. 👇
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UN Ocean Decade@UNOceanDecadeJan 18
Have you created or know a resource on Indigenous and local knowledge? The #OceanDecade is curating a database highlighting Indigenous-led initiatives, co-design across knowledge systems, and #ILK resources. Submit your recommendations here 👉 ow.ly/l5EF50XXn52
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Pacific Community@spc_cpsJan 19
⏰ Final day to apply for the Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) positions in Kitibati. Fellows will support the National Ocean Policy while gaining hands-on experience 🛠️ that strengthens ECOP capacity. 🚀🌱 🔗 Application details: bit.ly/4akRFBV
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@UNESCOJan 16
What happens in our oceans shapes our planet's future. Dr. Lijing Cheng, 2025 @unesco_alfozan laureate, sheds light on how ocean research reveals the impact of climate disruption on vital ecosystems. Discover how young scientists drive sustainability: unesco.org/en/prizes/al-foza…
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PlantTreaty@planttreatyJan 16
High in Ecuador’s Andes, Kichwa Indigenous women are guardians of seeds & keepers of secrets in ancestral chakras. Their work reflects the spirit of the @PlantTreaty, protecting crop diversity for food security and climate resilience. Learn more👉 bit.ly/3KuoSQt @FAO
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2026 is the #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists. Rangelands cover nearly 1/2 of the world’s land & support millions of pastoralists who play a vital role in food security, biodiversity & climate resilience. To learn more, visit: fao.org/rangelands-pastorali…. #IYRP2026
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@UNESCOJan 15
In the heart of Cameroon's Dja Biosphere Reserve, Baka and Bantu women are weaving threads of resilience. With UNESCO's dedicated support, they're safeguarding invaluable Indigenous knowledge amid modern challenges. Dive in and be inspired: unes.co/oqma1u
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Upcoming 📣 In early February, delegates to #IPBES12 are expected to deliver a new methodological assessment focused on the impacts and dependencies of #business on #biodiversity What to expect ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernment… @IPBES #KMGBF

12th Session of the IPBES Plenary and Stakeholder Day

“…The twisted reality is that it often seems more profitable to businesses to degrade biodiversity than to protect it… The Report shows that business as usual is not inevitable – with the right...

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In the Dominican Republic, over 100 community members helped shape the national ecosystem assessment by sharing farming, coastal and forest knowledge. Their insights are now part of national decision-making. 📘 Read the full story: besnet.world/weaving-wisdom-…
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@UNESCO13 Dec 2025
🌍 We are #Hiring for several Assistant Director-General positions in Education, Communication & Information, Culture and Priority Africa & External Relations sectors. Apply by 2 January 2026 👉 careers.unesco.org/ #JoinUNESCO #Leadership #UNCareers
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Just published: At the halfway mark of the #OceanDecade, the 2024-2025 Ocean Decade Progress Report tells the story of a global movement transforming #OceanScience and knowledge into real-world impact. 👉Access it here: ow.ly/S7Mm50XGS7F 👇Read our thread for key insights
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United Nations
@UN11 Dec 2025
Mountains are home to 1+ billion people, and are a key source of food & fresh water. Yet, the climate crisis & overexploitation present serious threats to mountains. Thursday’s #MountainDay is an opportunity to highlight the need to protect mountain ecosystems & species.
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At @UNCCD #CRIC23, disconnects between increasingly sophisticated global datasets and local and Indigenous realities emerged during a day devoted to improving reporting processes The International Year on Rangelands and Pastoralists officially kicked off enb.iisd.org/unccd-committee…
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#CITESCoP20 opens today in Samarkand, a key moment for ensuring wildlife use is sustainable, legal and safe. Progress here is essential for achieving Target 5 of the #KMGBF and protecting species and communities that depend on them.
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