As #COP24 begins in #Katowice, experts gather in Montpellier #France to begin the @IPBES assessment on the #SustainableUse of wild species to strengthen practices, measures, capacities and tools for their #conservation through such use
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#LandDegradation
1⃣Undermines the well-being of two fifths of humanity,
2⃣Drives species extinctions and
3⃣Intensifies #ClimateChange
The Global Landscapes Forum @GlobalLF is a reminder to act urgently for sustainable land use.
#Thinklandscape #glfbonn2018 @worldagroforestry
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Nearly one-third of the world’s species are threatened with #extinction.
But for some animals, years of collaborative #conservation efforts among governments, businesses and society are finally paying off.
nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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This inspiring story of how soil bacteria helped treat @EnviroEm's cancer is an amazing example of #NaturesContributions to people. "I was dumbfounded to find out that #biodiversity was saving my life."
A Soil Microbe Saved My Life: ensia.com/features/chemother…
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The science is clear: #LandDegradation and #ClimateChange strongly impact each other.
How we can protect #ecosystems and #biodiversity to secure clean air, water, and soil?
Policymakers have an obligation to future generations: let evidence guide action at #COP24 #TakeYourSeat
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How do we measure up against current #biodiversity targets?
New database from Biodiversity Indicators Partnership #BIP, a global initiative of 60+ orgs convened by @unepwcmc, tracks key indicators for protection and conservation of #NaturesContributions
bipdashboard.natureserve.org…
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Work on a post-2020 #biodiversity framework has begun after #COP14. What might a #NewDealForNature look like?
Joji Cariño offers principles inspired by #indigenous and local knowledge to envision and embed stewardship into our everyday lives #ILK #COP24
iied.org/three-es-guide-post…
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#Brazil #Deforestation: August '17–July '18, 7,900sq Km cleared, from @mmeioambiente satellite data, equivalent to 987,000 football pitches!
#LandDegradation worsens #ClimateChange and leads to further loss of #biodiversity and #ecosystems
theguardian.com/environment/… #COP24
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🌏 #LandDegradation is a major contributor to #ClimateChange, a vicious circle which then further degrades #ecosystems
🌲 #Deforestation alone = 10% of annual human emissions
⚠️ These issues must be addressed together and with similar urgency at #COP24 @UNFCCC #ClimateAction
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Many thanks to @UNESCAP for hosting a packed @IPBES event at the 5th Committee on Environment and Development session, as well as @donkaveh1 and #AsiaPacific #RegionalAssessment Co-Chairs Sonali Senaratna Sellamutta and @KarkiMadhav for presenting key findings to policymakers
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#LandDegradation played a central part in the #biodiversity discussions at #COP14 @UNBiodiversity
What exactly is it? What actions are degrading our #ecosystems?
Watch more here: nitter.vloup.ch/i/web/status/105…
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⚡️ We’ve reached 15k followers! Thank you for your ongoing support of @IPBES and commitment to our mission for the conservation and sustainable use of #Biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
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At #COP14 @IPBES ExecSec Anne Larigauderie, experts and partners took part in a number of side events and panel discussions, creating synergies and engaging policymakers, the private sector, scientists and #indigenous knowledge holders.
More highlights 📷: nitter.vloup.ch/i/moments/106452…
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Comprising less than 5% of the world's population, #indigenous peoples protect 80% of global #Biodiversity.
This invaluable knowledge is crucial for the #COP14 talks on post-2020 biodiversity framework and protecting life on Earth for future generations.
nationalgeographic.com/envir…
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Growing enough greenery to provide cleaner fuel and slow climate change will need a #biofuel land grab, but where would this huge amount of new land come from?
@IPBES ExecSec Anne Larigauderie shares her thoughts in this article for @ClimateNewsDay #COP14
climatenewsnetwork.net/biofu…
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Today Co-Chairs of the @IPBES #RegionalAssessment for #Asia & the #Pacific present key messages for decision-makers at @UNESCAP #ENVCom5
#Biodiversity and #Ecosystems are the foundation of economic and social development, underpinning the well-being of 4.5 billion people in Asia
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BREAKING NEWS: ¡Bienvenida a IPBES, República Bolivariana de Venezuela 🇻🇪!
@IPBES is pleased to formally welcome the Bolivarian Republic of #Venezuela as the 131st Member State
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Summaries for Policymakers (the short versions of the Assessment Reports w/ mainly the key messages and policy options). All here: ipbes.net/assessment-reports
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🆕 In an interview for @BBC, Luthando Dziba, Co-Chair of @IPBES #Africa #RegionalAssessment, discusses #COP14 in 🇪🇬 and the threats to the continent's #Biodiversity.
Listen now to #FocusOnAfrica (begins at 05:10): bbc.in/2S4ZEHF
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Thanks for your interest. The process for the Global Assessment is almost complete (3 years of work) but for future IPBES Assessments there are many opportunities to engage. Please visit ipbes.net/system/tdf/180719_… for more details
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