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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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What is the difference between adaptation & loss and damage? 🤔💭 @UNUEHS senior experts @keesvdgeest & Saskia Werners explain in new video series #ClimateClash ! Interested in learning about 2 concepts that might seem similar, but are not? Tell us in comments👇
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@WRIRossCities
WRI Ross Cities
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🆕 Improve urban #biodiversity by #greening compact spaces! Focus on: 🪴Balconies & Pocket Terraces 🪟Roofs & Walls ⛲️Common Spaces 🔲Plot Peripheries 🛤️Along Existing Infrastructure Small-scale interventions can make a big environmental impact. 🌱
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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🌱🌳 Planting trees isn't just about tossing seeds or seedlings in the ground. It’s about growing them in the right ways. Here's some #GenerationRestoration guidance to make every tree count:
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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The escalating impact of material jeopardizes our fight against climate change & biodiversity loss. Let's take bold steps to establish sustainable resource strategies against the triple planetary crisis - climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.🌱🌍 @UNEP
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@FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Invasive pests are one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. Preventing the introduction & spread of plant pests helps safeguard local flora, economies & livelihoods. Safe trade of plants & plant products, including those sold & bought online, is key! #PlantHealthDay
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@UNDPClimate
UNDP Climate
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What makes forests so important for people and the planet? Why are forests critical to fighting the climate crisis? What are the challenges related to protection of forests? As the #UNForests Forum continues, explore the answers in our explainer:
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@FAOclimate
FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity
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5 June is #WorldEnvironmentDay . This year is all about accelerating action on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. Join #GenerationRestoration – together, let's restore & safeguard our land & soil.
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@FAOForestry
FAO Forestry
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From cutting-edge drone and satellite technology for forest monitoring, to sustainable substitutes derived from trees for plastics, building materials & fabrics, innovation can help us ✅ restore ✅ protect ✅ manage, & ✅ use our forests sustainably.
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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🌱Mangrove forests, coral reefs, and floodplains are all proven nature-based solutions to reduce disaster risk. They allow to conserve & restore ecosystems, supporting livelihoods. Investing in #DRR saves lives and money ➡️ #NaturebasedSolutions @UNDRR
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@TheGlobalGoals
The Global Goals
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The carbon impact of a single car commute🚗 The carbon impact of a steak dinner 🥩 The carbon impact of leaving lights on 💡 These add up. But the carbon impact of collective action? That's the power to change our future. 🌎 #ClimateAction #Goal13
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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🌱The #BiodiversityPlan sets the world on a path to halt & reverse biodiversity loss. 🛣️Strides have been made, but there's a long way to go from agreement to action. As we approach #BiodiversityDay on 22 May, join us in being #PartOfThePlan ➡️
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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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Adaptation solutions to unbearable heat must be implemented where people live now, including changing our environments, homes & behaviours. Find out 5⃣ critical observations on unbearable heat & human health from UNU-EHS #InterconnectedRisks report. 🌡️:
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@EUClimateAction
EU Climate Action
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Event alert➡️How climate change is impacting our water and health 📅15 May ⏰11:00 to 12:15 📍 @FriendsofEurope in Brussels & online Experts from @EUClimateAction , @EUEnvironment and elsewhere will be discussing the risks and the solutions. Register🖊️:
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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Today, the #NairobiMeetings will consider the following items: 📝Opening 📝Organizational matters 📝Monitoring framework for the #BiodiversityPlan 📝Scientific & technical needs to support the implementation of the #BiodiversityPlan 📝Synthetic bio 📝Risk assessment & risk mgmt
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@UNEP
UN Environment Programme
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Biodiversity underpins essential resources on which humans depend for survival, such as, food, clean water or shelter. As #BiodiversityDay approaches on 22 May, discover how you can contribute to the goals and targets of the #BiodiversityPlan and become #PartofThePlan .
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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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🌱The #BiodiversityPlan sets the world on a path to halt & reverse biodiversity loss. 🛣️Strides have been made, but there's a long way to go from agreement to action. As we approach #BiodiversityDay on 22 May, join us in being #PartOfThePlan :
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@IFAD
International Fund for Agricultural Development
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#RuralWomen power the world’s agriculture. It’s time to break down the barriers that hold them back.
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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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2024 is an important year for climate & sustainable development finance, with the topic being on the agenda for several different policy processes. @UNUEHS experts @soekreft , @m_mirwald & Alexandra Mieth share their perspective in this article:
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@IPBES
ipbes
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🌽Ready to unearth some linguistic gems of #biodiversity ?🔍 ‌Rising temperatures, heat waves, droughts & extreme events due to #ClimateChange will negatively affect crop yields & food security. — @IPBES #LandDegradation Report But what is #FoodSecurity according to @IPBES ?⤵️
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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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As more satellites are launched, the risk of collision increases. 🛰️💥🛰️🌎 Even small debris can set off a chain reaction of collisions, threatening functioning satellites & the future of our orbit. Check out UNU-EHS #InterconnectedRisks report:
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@UN_Water
UN-Water
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🌱 The #BiodiversityPlan holds incredible promise for driving transformative change and action towards a world of living in harmony with nature by 2050. 🤝 On #BiodiversityDay & every day, let's commit to being #PartOfThePlan and protecting the #biodiversity we all depend on.
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