Join @IPBES Online Stakeholder Dialogues! 📢
A chance for registered reviewers to engage w/ authors of @IPBES #TransformativeChange assessment.
Co-chairs & authors will present the draft & answer questions.
Register for link:
ipbes.net/notification/tca/s…
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📢“Protect insects, protect birds” is the slogan for #WorldMigratoryBirdDay 2024!
#WMBD2024 will focus on the importance of insects for migratory birds and highlight concerns related to decreasing populations of insects around the world.
➡️ worldmigratorybirdday.org/ne…
#ForNature
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Economic studies show the financial benefits of nature restoration are on average 8-10 times greater than the initial investment costs across all types of ecosystems…benefits like enhanced food production, #carbon sequestration & storage, as well as improved #waterquality
A new report co-authored by a coalition of 19 environmental organizations suggests that ⬇️
"The EU 🇪🇺 should redirect funds to projects that focus on the inherent connection between people and nature to achieve necessary climate targets."
🗞️@Commonland
commonland.com/revitalising-…
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German billionaire Michael Gastauer committing $1.5 billion to set up Nature Fund africa.businessinsider.com/l…
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A new report co-authored by a coalition of 19 environmental organizations suggests that ⬇️
"The EU 🇪🇺 should redirect funds to projects that focus on the inherent connection between people and nature to achieve necessary climate targets."
🗞️@Commonland
commonland.com/revitalising-…
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Why prioritize #biodiversity in business decisions?🤔
Biodiversity-related risks are prominent in the @wef #GlobalRiskReport 2024.
Follow @IPBES for updates on our upcoming Business & Biodiversity Assessment #BizBiodiversity
Data from the WEF⬇️
weforum.org/publications/glo…
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Wetland habitats support a rich diversity of life, but 35% of the world’s #wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years. Wetland restoration not only increases #biodiversity but their ability to produce ecosystem services for the benefit of people.
#ForWetlands
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"In the Atlantic and Caribbean, fish need healthy coral reefs and coral reefs need healthy fish populations." 🐟🪸
Check out this infographic to learn about the role fish play in maintaining coral reef ecosystems. 👇
#Biodiversity
Via @NOAA
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Light pollution disrupts the natural patterns of wildlife and contributes to rising carbon dioxide levels.🌑
In particular, it threatens migratory birds by disorientating them as they fly at night. But what is light pollution? 🌃
@BonnConvention
Learn more w/ @EU_Commission👇
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Meet the @UNEP #ChampionsOfTheEarth 2023 laureates🌏
Every year, the award honors individuals, groups & orgs. whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment.
2023 focused on solutions & policies to eliminate #PlasticPollution 👏🏽
unep.org/championsofearth/#:…
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Mountains host most of the world’s species of amphibians, birds & mammals.
Plants, animals, insects, microbes & their environment...
#Biodiversity is vital to global food production & essential for human well-being.
#MountainsMatter
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New @wef report identifies:
⛈️ extreme weather,
🔂change to 🌍 systems,
🚫biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse,
🚱natural resources shortages &
🗑️pollution
as some of the most severe environmental risks we may face over the next decade.
weforum.org/publications/glo…
#risks24
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#DYK Pollinator-dependent crops contribute to 35% of global crop production volume?🌽
—@IPBES #PollinationAssessment
Let's safeguard these essential species #ForNature
Join #PeopleForPollinators & @CECweb to learn how to protect these vital species ⬇️
cec.org/people-for-pollinato…
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📢📢Are you enrolled for the course on #nationalbiodiversityplatforms?
We eagerly look forward to your participation in this 2-day interactive session.
🗓️ 16th - 17th Jan., 2024; @ 8:00 – 16:00 GMT.
Don’t miss out!
=>elearning.cabes.online/enrol…
@iki_germany @CoKnowConsult @IPBES
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📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED 📢
Governments and stakeholders are invited to submit their views on the future role of the policy support function of @IPBES!
🗓️ 13 January 2024 ⤵️
ipbes.net/node/59412
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#Mangroves provide:
🌊 coastal protection
🫧 carbon storage
🪵 wood
🦀 fish, crabs, clams
💊 medicines
... & are essential for the nutrition & food security of millions around the world.
We need to protect these vital ecosystems!
#GenerationRestoration
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🤝 #COP28UAE made notional headway bridging the #climate & biodiversity agendas.
Want to know more about how #Biodiversity loss was tackled? 🤔
See @BionextProject blog by @r_bromi ⬇️
bionext-project.eu/news/blog…
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We share more with the living world than we might think.
Biodiversity is the heartbeat of our planet—a living tapestry essential for human well-being now and in the future.
As it diminishes rapidly, we must step up our effort #ForNature.
on.unesco.org/3BkMsrq
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The science is clear – the world is in a state of #ClimateEmergency & time is running out.
UNEP stands at the core of #ClimateAction efforts to reduce emissions, contribute to climate adaptation, and restore the natural environment.
unep.org/climate-emergency
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