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Intergov. Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services. @IPBESes, @IPBESfr. Also on: bit.ly/3BPuRbm RT ≠ endorsements. Denialism/trolling/profanity may = ban.

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Jan 2
#DYK...?💭 🚛Alien species = species introduced outside its natural distribution by humans 🐾Invasive species = species with a tendency to expand into & modify ecosystems to which it has been introduced But what is an #InvasiveAlienSpecies according to @IPBES? ⬇️ #ForNature
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🌲Can you decode the enigmatic expressions of nature science? Unlock #biodiversity one phrase at a time!🦏 #DYK Poaching threatens elephants, rhinos & other animals, from large to small, such as lizards & monkeys?🐘 What is poaching according to @IPBES?⬇️ #ForNature
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💡 #ThingsYouShouldKnow about #biodiversity 💡 🐦 Every chirp, every migration, every new nest is a story about our environment. Birds 🦜🦅 are not just beautiful to watch. They're crucial indicators of environmental changes. 🍃
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Important @IPBES impact👏🏽 ‌At a G7 workshop held in Japan, Climate, Energy & Environment Ministers agreed to strengthen international cooperation on #InvasiveAlienSpecies (IAS), based primarily on the IPBES IAS Report Check our Impact Tracking Database⬇️ ipbes.net/impact/73540
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If average global temperatures increased by 2°C, coral reefs would almost completely disappear, which would be catastrophic for people & planet. See how @UNEP works to protect these precious ecosystems and our common future: unep.org/explore-topics/ocea… #ClimateAction
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#DYK that biodiversity is our insurance for a better future for all? Here are 4 things everyone should know about #biodiversity for food & agriculture 👇
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Skeptics argue that it is not possible to rely on renewable electricity. But #DYK entire countries are already doing just that? Bust myths and discover more facts on climate and energy: un.org/en/climatechange/scie…

Myth Busters

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UNDRR
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Over 37,000 alien species have been introduced by many human activities to regions and biomes worldwide. They play a key role in the 60% of global plant and animal extinctions and cause over $423 billion in economic damage. Explore the @IPBES report 👉 ow.ly/FQ4b50PHtBF
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A 4-second power nap?👀 🐧Chinstrap penguins in Antarctica master the art of 'microsleeps' during nesting! These 4-second naps allow parents to keep constant watch over eggs & chicks, while racking up 11 hours of total sleep a day. ✍️More w/ @NatGeo⤵️ nationalgeographic.com/anima…

A 4-second power nap? These penguin parents survive on ‘microsleeps.’

The unusual sleep pattern, also observed in overtired people, may be a short-term strategy for making it through the intense demands of raising a chick in Antarctica.

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Replying to @IPBES @JamesHuttonInst
Summary report here nature.scot/doc/understandin…

Understanding the Indirect Drivers of Biodiversity Loss in Scotland - A Summary

Global biodiversity is in unprecedented decline, Scotland’s biodiversity is also declining and Scotland ranks in the lowest 15% of countries in terms of the intactness of its biodiversity.

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Wetlands are our unsung heroes, playing a crucial role in mitigating #ClimateChange & preserving biodiversity! Let's appreciate and conserve these vital habitats! Check out 5 facts on why wetlands deserve to be celebrated: ehs.unu.edu/news/news/unsung…
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🦅 Findings from a new study led by Shaw et al. ⬇️ "Out of the 42 species of savanna predators & scavengers included in the study, 90% experienced decreases, & more than 2/3 met the criteria to qualify as globally threatened." 🗞️@NatGeo nationalgeographic.com/anima…

Africa's vultures are disappearing. A series of disasters could follow.

In the “most complete picture” to date, scientists evaluated the health of 42 bird species across the continent—and found losses of up to 97 percent.

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📚 Report Alert!🚨 ‌The State of the World's Plants & Fungi 2023 by @KewScience is out: "An estimated 3/4 plant species yet to be described are likely to be threatened with extinction."🤔 Learn more about the diversity of plants & fungi on Earth⬇️ ‌📸🗞️@KewScience
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Soil organic carbon sequestration is one of the most cost-effective options for: ✅ #ClimateChange adaptation & mitigation ✅ combating desertification ✅ fighting land degradation ✅ & achieving #FoodSecurity. Protecting our #soils means protecting our planet!
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A new report led by @JamesHuttonInst follows the framework of the @IPBES #GlobalAssessment & its definitions of the indirect drivers to identify underlying causes of biodiversity loss in Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👏🏽 Read more about IPBES impact on our Track database⬇️ ipbes.net/impact/73114
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Whales are known for being the largest and most intelligent creatures in the ocean. But did you know that each great whale could sequester an astonishing 33 tonnes of CO2 on average？ Find out how marine life can mitigate impacts of the climate crisis: unep.org/technical-highlight…
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Pulses for 👇 🌱 better production 🥣 better nutrition 🌍 better environment 💚 better life #LovePulses #WorldPulsesDay #4Betters
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🌍 Curious about the vocabulary of nature? Explore the rich & varied language of #biodiversity! 🐝 Even if bees are the most well-known, other animals such as hoverflies, wasps, moths, bats, butterflies & more are also #pollinators. 🦋 According to @IPBES ⬇️ #ForNature
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