Congratulations to @IPBES Chair Ana María Hernández @Anamariamojita for receiving the prestigious "Respeto por el Medio Ambiente" - "Respect for the Environment" Award by @Utadeo_edu_co Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, Colombia.
#PremiosUtadeo
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The end of 2019 saw 3 pleasant surprises from #SriLanka
3 new gecko species were described on this #biodiversity rich island and introduced to #science!
🦎Explore the story of their discovery:
news.mongabay.com/2020/01/as…
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To stop the current trajectory of #BiodiversityLoss, @Europarl_EN MEPs want the upcoming @UNBiodiversity conference #COP15 to agree on legally binding targets on #biodiversity, as was the case for the Paris agreement on climate change.
#Biodiversity2020
wwf.eu/?uNewsID=358331
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A healthy & well-functioning #economy is one that can deliver an adequate standard of living for all its inhabitants—both now & in future
GDP can't capture all aspects of well-being and excludes damaging effects such as #environmental degradation
—@UNDESA #WorldEconomyReport
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To safeguard #biodiversity, protected-area planning has to evolve to address habitat changes brought on by the #ClimateCrisis
One option is "climate-wise connectivity ... that specifically facilitates animal & plant movement in response to #ClimateChange"
straight.com/news/1346801/da…
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What's the state of the global #economy ?
Launching today: @UNDESA's #WorldEconomyReport 2020. Hopefully also reflecting growing global concerns on #environment, #biodiversity and #nature🌿- the foundations of our economies, livelihoods & wellbeing
You don't want to miss this!
UN DESA’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2020 will launch on 16 January! Watch it live, at 12pm EST on webtv.un.org
Discuss: #WorldEconomyReport
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While political attention has focused mainly on #ClimateChange, #biodiversity & #ecosystems should feature in 2020
"We depend upon the natural world for every breath of air we take & every mouthful of food we eat" —Sir D. Attenborough
#Biodiversity2020
bbc.com/news/science-environ…
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Concerns about the risks to people of the #NatureCrisis are at an all-time high #ClimateChange #BiodiversityLoss
What are the top 5 most likely and impactful risks according to the 2020 @WEF Global Risk Report? #Biodiversity2020 #risks20
Watch:
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So far only a few mammal species were thought to spontaneously help one another
Who would have guessed that the African grey parrots🦜 would be the first altruist #nonmammals? - As observed by #scientists from @maxplanckpress
News from Science
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Loss of #biodiveristy is at least as risky in 2020 and beyond as climate change. This is clearly reflected in the #risks20 Report. The shift in risk perception (likelihood and impact) is towards the #NatureCrisis as a whole #Biodiversity2020
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The 2020 @wef Global Risks Report shows a big shift in global risk perception from the economy to #climate and #nature:
For first time in 15 yrs, #BiodiversityLoss is in top 5 Global Risks both in terms of Likelihood as well as Impact #Biodiversity2020
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NEW research shows that many animal #species have biological clocks finely tuned to lunar cycles, which drives fascinating and sometimes bizarre behavior🌘
Find out about #biodiversity lunar rhythms:
nationalgeographic.com/anima…
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Hidden away on the remote Wallacean islands of Taliabu, Peleng & Batudakam, new #bird #species & subspecies were described during a 6-week expedition
#Biodiversity discoveries made possible by 'pioneering methodology'
How can one identify new🐦?
theguardian.com/environment/…
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Mark your calendars 🗓️!
The 🇨🇱 Chilean National Platform of @IPBES will launch on 20 January 2020
📌Salón Auditorio Bicentenario, Teatinos 92, Santiago
🕘 9 a.m. local time
📧 RSVP by 17 Jan @ delvarezl@mma.gob.cl
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🐻Due to #ClimateChange, Ukraine's brown bears are suffering from "bearish insomnia"
While 3 bears managed to hibernate in the only cold week this year, 29 of 32 bears in the Synevyr National #Nature Park were still "waiting for the frost"❄️
newsweek.com/ukraine-bears-i…
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Marine #PlasticPollution increased 10x since 1980, affecting at 267+ species, including 86% of #marine turtles, 44% of seabirds & 43% of marine mammals
In #Thailand major retailers banned #plastic bags. Here are some of the more creative alternatives!
DW News
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Inland waters & freshwater #ecosystems have some of the highest rates of decline due to land/sea use change, direct exploitation & #pollution
40% of the global population lacks access to clean & safe drinking #water
—@IPBES #GlobalAssessment
#Biodiversity2020 for #SDG6💧
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"Past and ongoing rapid declines in #Biodiversity, #Ecosystem functions and many of #NaturesContributions to people mean that most international societal and environmental goals...will not be achieved on the basis of current trajectories" —@UNBiodiversity "Zero Draft"
#Post2020
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