"Even though #ClimateChange is one of the greatest challenges facing human history, the alarming decline of #biodiversity is no less a problem."
Finnish Parliamentarian @MaiKivela shared her views on pressing environmental issues with @UNEP:
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🔸@IPBES Secretariat in Bonn is looking for an experienced Finance and Budget Assistance (G5, temporary)
🔶Five years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services or related area, is required
🔸Apply by February 17
▶ bit.ly/FinBudgetIPBES2020
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📖@IPBES Former Chair @ZakriZAH welcomes China's decision to temporarily ban the trade in #wildlife & calls for a permanent ban, which would "help to both protect human health and end the appalling illegal wildlife trade."
Read the op-ed in @NST_Online
nst.com.my/opinion/columnist…
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You've heard about the "pink panther" but have you hear about the pink manta?
This fish, who cruises the waters around Lady Elliot Island, is the only known pink manta ray in the world!
@NatGeo article explores to see where it's rosy hue may come from:
nationalgeographic.com/anima…
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🎉 Big congratulations to @BonnConvention incoming Executive Secretary, Amy Fraenkel @fraenkelamy
With #cmscop13 around the corner, it's going to be a great start!
We look forward to ever-closer cooperation for #biodiversity2020 and beyond
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"The current ecological crisis demands a radical shift in the way we treat the marine environment, its precious #wildlife, and its invaluable natural resources."
Guest article by @ThomsonFiji @alexander_tmg Julien Rochette @IDDRI_ThinkTank @OceanUnger
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1000 copies of the @IPBES #GlobalAssessment summary headed to @UNESCO for @IPCC_CH #IPCC52!
Bridging the gap between #science and policy and bringing the #climate and #biodiversity communities even closer together
#Biodiversity2020
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"One million species are in near-term danger of extinction.
I call on leaders to show ambition & urgency as we strive to reverse biodiversity loss, conserve & sustainably use natural resources and share the benefits fairly."
@UN SG @antonioguterres #Biodiversity2020 resolution
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"Para estar a la altura de los desafíos del siglo XXI necesitamos aprovechar todo nuestro potencial
Ese esfuerzo exige desmontar los estereotipos de género
hemos de asumir el compromiso de poner fin al desequilibrio de género en esta disciplina" @antonioguterres
@Anamariamojita
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How to halt the global decline of land?
Based on the findings of @IPBES #LandDegradation and Restoration Assessment, @wietekewillemen et al. present 5 systemic policy barriers and 10 strategies to overcome them in a new paper in @naturesustainab: rdcu.be/b1tMU
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"To rise to the challenges of the 21st century, we need to harness our full potential. That requires dismantling gender stereotypes.
On this International Day of #womenandgirlsinscience let’s pledge to end the gender imbalance in #Science" @UN SG @antonioguterres
@Anamariamojita
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🏞️#Ecosystems provide countless benefits: from food & clean water to climate regulation & more!
🏷️Can we really put a price tag on nature? If we do, will it help us protect ecosystems?
@KelvinPeh's interview in @AXAResearchFund #Biodiversity Guide:
axa-research.org/en/news/bio…
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Meet The President - 2nd largest #tree on 🌎
3000 years old, it has survived a myriad of threats
It's too strong to be knocked over by💨
Its heartwood & bark are infused w/ tannic acids & other chemicals protecting against fungal rot, beetles &🔥
brightvibes.com/1303/en/the-…
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Thanks @UNDP for sharing our video about the million species at risk and other results of the @IPBES #GlobalAssessment Report. In this #biodiversity2020 'super year' find out more about evidence and options here: bit.ly/GAMediaRelease
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It's #WorldPulsesDay!
The nitrogen-fixing properties of pulses improve #SoilFertility.
#Pulses can also contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing dependence on the synthetic #fertilizers used to introduce nitrogen artificially into the soil.
un.org/en/observances/world-…
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🪓Logging practices have curtailed the number of #trees that fall into salmon streams
@CWFSrestoration is working on placing timber pieces in specific streams throughout Clayoquot & Barkley Sounds🇨🇦 w/ the intention of increasing salmon habitat quality🐟
cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
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🐝“We currently have enough information on some key causes of #insect decline to formulate no-regret solutions”
>70 #scientists📢immediate action on stress factors to insects: habitat loss, #ClimateCrisis, #pollution, over-harvesting & invasive species
theguardian.com/environment/…
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🇵🇼Palau has banned #fishing within an area of ocean the size of France.
This practice goes back to their ancient tradition called "bul"
"Maintaining the balance between harvesting & #conserving, that's really what the 'bul' is all about"🐠
WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative
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"The rapid loss of #biodiversity we are witnessing is about much more than #nature.
The collapse of #ecosystems will threaten the wellbeing and livelihoods of everyone on the planet."
@LIK1000 @nature_org want a Transformative Deal for Nature @#COP15
nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/…
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#Invasive alien species are one of the top 5 direct drivers of #BiodiversityLoss – @IPBES #GlobalAssessment
@franckcourchamp shares his thoughts on their impact on #biodiversity as well as #health and #economy in the @AXAResearchFund #Biodiversity Guide
axa-research.org/en/news/bio…
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