π’Pond Sliders, often traded as pets, can be an #InvasiveAlienSpecies.
W/ advantages over native species, potential for disease transmission, & hunger for local fauna/flora, it can pose serious threats to #biodiversity.π
β@IUCN_ISSG
Learn more w/ @IPBES ipbes.net/IASmediarelease#
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So proud that Eduardo Brondizio, @IPBES #GlobalAssessment Co-chair, has been awarded the #VolvoEnvironmentPrize 2023!π’
In 30+ yrs of work, he's documented development & environment challenges of the Amazon & so much more.
ποΈπΉ@VolvoGroup
volvogroup.com/en/news-and-mβ¦
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Mangroves are incredible!π³π
Supporting #biodiversity, protecting coastal areas & reducing impacts of #ClimateChange. From fuel to fisheries, their benefits are immense.
Let's cherish and conserve them #ForNature & a more sustainable future!ππ
π·Learn more w/ @TheWCS π
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πOn #WorldCitiesDay, let's remember: Investing in nature-based solutions in cities is key for global sustainability.π
From rooftop gardens to urban agriculture & biodiversity-friendly water bodies, let's safeguard urban #biodiversity for people and #ForNatureππ³
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What happened at #SBSTTA25? π€
"Governments welcomed the Assessment Report on #InvasiveAlienSpecies by @IPBES & noted the relevance of its findings for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework"
ποΈ More w/ @UNBiodiversity
cbd.int/article/closing-nairβ¦
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Invasive alien species impact native species by altering ecosystem properties:
πΎ24% through interspecific competition
π¦18% through predation
π±12% through herbivory
π27% through other ecosystem property changes (e.g. soil & water)
β@IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report
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πHelp shape global #MonitoringBiodiversity assessment!
@IPBES seeks Fellows from academia, government & civil society!
Contribute on #biodiversity modelling, AI, citizen science & more.ππ³π
Apply by 19 Dec : ipbes.net/application/monitoβ¦
Early-career? Step up #ForNature!π
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π§ #DidYouKnow in some areas, grey squirrels are an #InvasiveAlienSpecies?πΏοΈ
They can edge out red squirrels and even harm woodlands, stripping bark off trees like sycamore & beech. It can even carry a virus deadly to reds.
β@IUCN_ISSG
Learn more : ipbes.net/IASmediarelease#
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π₯ #ThrowbackThursday @IPBES Science Day Workshop at #SBSTTA25π₯
"These Reports show a way to overcome the challenges that #biodiversity is currently facing." π
β@hdavidcooper, Acting Executive Secretary of @UNBiodiversity about @IPBES Assessments
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Ever heard of the Miombo Woodland biome of Central & Southern Africa?π
Woodlands are vital for the air we breathe, climate regulation, soil conservation, & supporting vast troves of #biodiversity.π³
Let's protect them #ForNature.π¦
π·Dive into @TheWCS infographic π
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