💡 Want to know more about #InvasiveAlienSpeices? Check out our latest media release, available in three languages: English, French and Spanish: ipbes.net/IASmediarelease.

🦀#DYK Invasive alien species can negatively impact nature's contributions to people? E.g. impact of European shore crabs on commercial shellfish beds in New England or how Caribbean false mussel damages fishery resources in India. —@IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report

Indigenous traditional knowledge is a treasure trove of wisdom that can offer solutions to many of the challenges we face today. From preserving biodiversity to adapting to climate change, let's work alongside Indigenous communities to protect our planet. #WeAreIndigenous

Almost 1 million plant & animal species are at risk of extinction, @IPBES #GlobalAssessment. It's not "just" the loss of one species, but countless others. 🦦🕸️🚫🌏 @UNUEHS #InterconnectedRisks report highlights this as a #RiskTippingPoint. Dive in: interconnectedrisks.org/

Every year, cities generate 288 million tonnes of plastic waste, yet only 9% of it is recycled. #WorldCitiesDay reminds us to step up our game to #BeatPlasticPollution in cities and everywhere.

💥 #ThrowbackThursday @IPBES Science Day Workshop at #SBSTTA25💥 "These Reports show a way to overcome the challenges that #biodiversity is currently facing." 📚 —@hdavidcooper, Acting Executive Secretary of @UNBiodiversity about @IPBES Assessments

Ever heard of the Miombo Woodland biome of Central & Southern Africa?🌍 Woodlands are vital for the air we breathe, climate regulation, soil conservation, & supporting vast troves of #biodiversity.🌳 Let's protect them #ForNature.🦓 📷Dive into @TheWCS infographic 👇

We have put our foot on the extinction accelerator. 👣🦦🚫 Ecosystems are built on delicate connections between different species: the real risk of extinction may be much greater than we realize. Learn more in @UNUEHS #InterconnectedRisks report: interconnectedrisks.org/

The "Interconnected Disaster Risks" Report has just been launched by @UNUEHS. 📚 It sheds light on the urgent need to address emerging threats in disaster management. #InterconnectedRisks Discover more ⬇️

Mangroves provide: 🪵wood 🦀food 💊medicines ... & are essential for the nutrition & food security of millions. 🤔But what exactly are they?

In 2022, the @UN General Assembly declared a healthy environment a human right. However, the accelerating #ClimateCrisis and its effects are a major barrier to ensuring this right and the future of the 2030 #GlobalGoals. unep.org/explore-topics/sust…

By 2025, cities around the world will produce 2.2 billion tonnes annually. From food waste emitting methane to unchecked municipal waste, there is an urgent need for cities to act. Ahead of #WorldCitiesDay, here are some steps cities can take to #BeatWastePollution.

Every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic is dumped into oceans. Harming marine life &ultimately impacting human health. Do #SUPsep (stop using plastic to save environment and planet)for better tomorrow @EU_ENV @IPBES @SorayaBahgat @rimachlone2 @IamUDAIBHASKAR

#InvasiveAlienSpecies are changing our world faster than ever!🌍⚠️ 🎥Discover the impact on nature, economies, and daily lives in our latest video, highlighting both the challenges & solutions at hand. For a deeper dive, see: ipbes.net/IASmediarelease 🌿

Do you recognize me? I am the magnificent Dama Gazelle, the largest species of gazelle on this planet. Sadly, only 150 of my kind remain & our existence hangs by a thread. Help protect our habitat & save our species! Signed, 🦌 on.unesco.org/biodiversityco…