As part of a Swiss-Croatian cooperation project to enhance #ClimateChangeEducation, Zoï had the pleasure of hosting a delegation that brought together representatives from Green Osijek and DKolektiv, as well as high school teachers from Croatia to exchange experiences on climate & nature solutions.

⚠️ The impacts of #ClimateChange and #BiodiversityLoss are especially pronounced in mountain regions. Addressing these challenges requires integrated, nature-based approaches that recognize the interdependence of climate and biodiversity.
📄 Read more: https://zoinet.org/product/cbd-unfccc-brief/

How do the #MinamataConvention and the #EscazuAgreement connect to protect people and the environment from #MercuryPollution in Latin America and the Caribbean?

🌱 Discover the linkages in the Minamata Convention fact sheet: https://zoinet.org/product/minamata-fs/
@minamataconvention.bsky.social

👚 Since the mid-1990s, synthetic fibres have made fast fashion possible. Now, over two-thirds of all clothing is made from synthetic.

🤔 But what is the link between land and synthetics? Learn how synthetic production affects land: https://zoinet.org/product/unccd-fashion-land/
UN Land and Drought

After the war, there will be more than 5 million people in need of jobs in #Ukraine. At the same time, Ukraine wants to introduce #GreenJobs into key sectors to support the green market. So why not tackle both challenges at once?
👉Read more here: https://zoinet.org/product/green-recovery-ukraine/

Zoï co-authored and designed a project summary that presents the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways for Switzerland and the Shared Policy Assumptions, serving as a basis for modelling greenhouse gas emissions and land use changes in Switzerland.
📌 Read it here: https://zoinet.org/product/nccs-summary/

🤔 What happens when mercury ends up in landfills?
☣️ Ensuring proper disposal of mercury waste is a huge challenge that can be tackled through special collection sites, restrictions on burning, and other regulations under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
📌 https://zoinet.org/product/minamata-fs/

Zoï collaborated with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe to create materials that guide users of the Industrial Accidents Notification System. They show how to use the online platform and report transboundary #IndustrialAccidents.

https://zoinet.org/product/unece-ian-system/

The IOM - UN Migration Atlas of Environmental Migration (2017) featuring Zoï maps was the first-of-its-kind to explore #ClimateChange and #HumanMobility. Last year, one of Zoï's map was featured in the #DiagramsExhibition at the Fondazione Prada.
👉 https://zoinet.org/product/env-migration-atlas/

🌟On August 16, we celebrated nine years since the Minamata Convention on Mercury came into effect! We’re happy to share a new series of webinars hosted by the Secretariat from September to December: https://bit.ly/4wyAsMQ

👉 See how Zoï collaborates with the Convention: https://bit.ly/3U5bs23

Some of Zoï's projects and activities do not always get included in our dissemination plans.

That’s why we created the Activities section of our website: a space to share stories related to Zoï’s projects and activities beyond the final products.

👉 https://zoinet.org/activities/

Zoï collaborated on a series of infographics on the Minamata Convention on Mercury that show the life stages of mercury, incl. summaries of articles in the Convention and links to related resources. Learn how mercury affects biodiversity: https://zoinet.org/product/minamata-convention-infographics/

As we wrap up our Annual Report 2025 series, we're sharing Nickolai's story about our colleague Dmytro Averin - Our man in Irpin.

Curious to discover his story? Read our Annual Report 2025: #our-man-in-irpin-in-irpin" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://zoi-annual-report-2025.webflow.io/#our-man-in-irpin

Zoï developed Tamlar 2.0 to help decision-makers through a framework that stimulates dialogue, teamwork, and consensus, inviting people to take part in a cross-border negotiation.
Read more: https://zoinet.org/tamlar-2-0-a-role-play-game-to-stimulate-collaborative-and-inclusive-mountain-governance/

Did you see the UN Environment Programme and GRID-Arendal report on the downstream impacts of changes in mountain ecosystems?

Zoï produced six maps that illustrate key aspects of these impacts. Find them in a compendium on our website: https://zoinet.org/product/mountains-in-motion-map-compendium/

Stretching across seven countries and spanning the Pamir and Tien Shan ranges, the Mountains of Central Asia Biodiversity Hotspot is home to around 6,000 plant species, nearly a quarter of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Read how civil society is helping protect it: https://bit.ly/4viiFJQ

After more than 15 years at Zoï, Firuza continues to find new ways to engage with partners.
For her, connecting people to new topics around international days and events is one of the best ways to foster collaboration: #celebrating-glaciers-and-biodiversitydiversity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://zoi-annual-report-2025.webflow.io/#celebrating-glaciers-and-biodiversity

🆕 Adaptation at Altitude's latest brief examines how 48 countries with significant mountain regions address #IndigenousPeoples and indigenous knowledge in their National Adaptation Plans (#NAPs). You can read the brief here: https://zoinet.org/product/indigenous-peoples-mountains-brief/

Zoï Maria Libert’s visuals on future climate featured at the FORACCA community workshop in Armenia! The pictures were taken last week during the workshops in Artik & Pambak, co-organized by Planval & the Armenian project partners to discuss climate impact profiles, risks, and adaptation priorities.

In Central Asia, where summers are extremely windy and arid, and winters are dry and frosty, the livelihoods of local farmers depend mainly on cattle breeding.

Learn about practical approaches to sustainable pasture management in the region: https://zoinet.org/product/cacilm-scrolls/

#IYRP2026

In our Annual Report 2025, our Social Media Manager Camila Ponte reflects on strengthening Zoï’s digital community and the work behind our digital communications.

📌 Read it here: #digital-communications-for-a-growing-audience-audience" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://zoi-annual-report-2025.webflow.io/#digital-communications-for-a-growing-audience

🧐 Do you know how Zoï brings research and data to life?

📌 From #infographics and #maps to posters, #books, scrolls, and animated videos, discover Zoï Maps&Graphics Portfolio 2026 on our website: https://zoinet.org/product/portfolio-2026/

As part of #FORACCA, Zoï is glad to have contributed to a new factsheet exploring the role of Armenia's forests in protecting against environmental degradation and natural hazards, supporting livelihoods, and strengthening resilience.

📌 https://zoinet.org/product/forest-benefits-armenia/

Swiss #forestry expertise for #Armenia: As part of the Forest Restoration and Climate Change in Armenia (#FORACCA) project WSL researchers are working together with the Forest Alliance Armenia. One key product of this cooperation is now published: foracca.wsl.ch/en/neue-seit... #forestrestoration

In this year's Annual Report, Cristina Jaramillo talks about how her work goes beyond translation. After a landslide happened in her community, she saw her work start conversations and inspire action.

📌 #from-global-reports-to-local-conversationsersations" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://zoi-annual-report-2025.webflow.io/#from-global-reports-to-local-conversations