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Financing the growth of alternative, sustainable pest management solutions is a key element in the efforts to reduce the use and impact of harmful pesticides. Benjamin Warr and Alison Watson reflect on the biocontrol industry's direction and potential from FARM's perspective.

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Hello Community! I joined a webinar today hosted by the Sustainable Seas Trust, https://sst.org.za , and I found it very useful. Anyone familiar with the African Marine Network?

🌱 ROOTS OF TOMORROW: A Visionary Strategy for Climate Action 🌍

The future is not something we wait for. It is something we plant.

Roots of Tomorrow is more than a concept—it is a bold, visionary strategy redefining how we respond to the climate crisis. It shifts the focus from short-term reactions to long-term, people-driven restoration.

At its core, this strategy is built on one powerful idea:

👉 Every action we take today must create roots that will sustain tomorrow.

This means:

- Turning everyday moments into climate action

- Embedding environmental responsibility into culture and lifestyle

- Empowering individuals to become active agents of restoration

Through initiatives like tree growing, community engagement, and youth mobilization, Roots of Tomorrow creates a living bridge between generations—where today’s efforts become tomorrow’s forests, ecosystems, and hope.

🌍 Why it matters:

Climate change demands more than awareness—it demands ownership.

Not by a few institutions, but by millions of individuals.

🌱 Roots of Tomorrow provides that pathway:

- A strategy that is simple, scalable, and personal

- A movement that connects identity with impact

- A vision where sustainability is not an obligation, but a way of life

📢 The call is clear:

We must stop thinking of the future as distant.

We must start building it—root by root.

Because the strongest solutions don’t rise overnight… they grow.

🌳 Let’s not just imagine a better future—let’s plant it.

#RootsOfTomorrow #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenFuture #EnvironmentalLeadership #RestoreEarth #ActNow

Is Waste Management the Missing Piece in Protecting Our Local Destinations?

Hi everyone 👋

I’ve been thinking a lot about how waste management impacts our local destinations — parks, beaches, town centers, heritage sites, and tourist hotspots — and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

We often talk about boosting tourism, supporting local businesses, and improving visitor experiences, but are we doing enough to manage the waste that comes with increased footfall?

In many areas, especially during peak seasons, we see:

• Overflowing bins

• Litter in natural spaces

• Plastic waste in waterways

• Illegal dumping in quieter spots

It not only damages the environment but also affects how visitors (and residents!) perceive the area. Clean spaces create pride, repeat visits, and positive word of mouth. Poor waste management can have the opposite effect.

Some questions to spark discussion:

• Do you think our local destinations are equipped to handle seasonal waste increases?

• Should businesses contribute more to waste solutions?

• Are current recycling facilities easy and accessible for visitors?

• Would stricter enforcement or more education make a bigger difference?

• Have you seen any successful waste initiatives locally that we could learn from?

Personally, I think collaboration is key — councils, businesses, residents, and visitors all play a role. Simple changes like better bin placement, clearer signage, community clean-ups, and incentives for reducing single-use plastics could make a big impact.

I’d really like to hear what’s working (or not working) in your area. What practical solutions would you suggest to improve waste management in our local destinations?

Looking forward to the discussion 🌍