"Biodiversity loss and climate change are two sides of the same coin. That's the very reason for @IPBES and @IPCC_CH to collaborate."
—Anne Larigauderie, #IPBES Executive Secretary, on the options for future collaboration with the #IPCC at the #RSClimate event
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"Nature offers significant potential for adaptation and mitigation."
—@poertner_hans, IPCC #ClimateReport WG2 Co-Chair and @IPBES-@IPCC_CH #BiodiversityClimateScience Report Co-Chair
#RSClimate 📸Debbie Rowe @royalsociety
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An innovative caribou conservation program led by two First Nations communities has brought one of Canada's many dwindling caribou herds back from the brink of extinction.
Learn how the Klinse-Za caribou herd in B.C. tripled in size over 8 years via @CBC
cbc.ca/radio/quirks/apr-9-ar…
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Curious about what is coming up next for @IPBES? 💭📖
We have 2 assessment reports launching in July 2022 at #IPBES9, and 4 more in progress!
Check out the figure below and learn more about the #IPBES Work Programme: ipbes.net/work-programme
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Polar regions in #Antarctica 🇦🇶 experience extremes as the world warms.
On March 18th, a record -12°C temperature was recorded at the Concordia research station, more than 40°C above seasonal norms 📈🌡️
via @FT📰
ft.com/climate-capital
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The evidence is clear: the time for action is now. The world can halve emissions by 2030. 🌍🌡️
Learn more about some of the key takeaways from @IPCC_CH's latest #ClimateReport on the mitigation of #ClimateChange.
🎥@wef
World Economic Forum
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📢@royalsociety event on @IPCC #ClimateReport
Anne Larigauderie, @IPBES Exec Sec, will speak on links btwn intergovernmental science assessments of #ClimateChange & biodiversity & options for future collaboration w/ @IPCC_CH
12 Apr, 3.30pm UTC #RSClimate royalsociety.org/science-eve…
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📚✍️@GretaThunberg is about to publish her fourth book
“I have decided to use my platform to create a book based on the current best available science – a book that covers the climate, ecological and sustainability crises holistically”
@raucousguffaw
theguardian.com/books/2022/m…
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Monitoring biodiversity is a critical step in understanding the status & dynamics of the natural world🐸🐒🌳
Citizen science or community science data, collected by volunteers, are often used to meet this objective.
More in a new study by @ali__johnston:
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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1 month to go to #UNCCDCOP15📅🎉
Under the theme, ‘#LandLifeLegacy: From scarcity to prosperity', this conference will mark a call to action to ensure land continues to benefit present and future generations🌿
More via @UNCCD 👉 unccd.int/COP15
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Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages 🦏
The @WWF estimates fewer than 80 of the species remain in the world, mainly on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo 🇮🇩
via @BBCWorld #ConservationOptimism
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Introducing the comb jelly🐙🤝
A beautiful, oval-shaped animal with 8 rows of tiny comblike plates that it beats to move itself through the water.
As it swims, the comb rows break up light to produce a shimmering rainbow effect.
🎥@SchmidtOcean
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Can we change our understanding, perceptions and behavior to allow us all to thrive with nature?💭
We are back with Season 2 of @IPBES Podcast #NatureInsight: Speed Dating with the Future🎧
All episodes are available NOW👉 link.chtbl.com/NatureInsight…
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Though critical to all life – and to most economic activity – water has consistently been undervalued relative to the wide range of uses and benefits it provides.
But there is no substitute for water. How can we protect our freshwater resources?💧
#Connect2Earth
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Did you know that #ClimateChange and #AirPollution are closely interlinked? Curious how?💭
Watch this explainer video from🎥@WMO to learn more.
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World Meteorological Organization
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Biodiversity loss has knock-on effects on global markets📉
"Biodiversity losses in countries with smaller, less-developed economies, impact large, developed economies," according to a new study from @tcddublin & @UniofReading
Learn more via @physorg_com
phys.org/news/2022-03-biodiv…
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Congratulations to Professor Sebsebe Demissew for being awarded the 2022 @LinneanSociety Medal in Botany for his service to science👏🏅
Prof. Demissew is a member of the @IPBES Bureau & a former co-chair of the IPBES Multidisciplinary Expert Panel.
linnean.org/news/2022/04/06/…
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'The world can still hope to stave off the worst ravages of climate breakdown but only through a 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 dash to a low-carbon economy and society.'
✍️@fionaharvey 4 @guardian about @IPCC_CH #ClimateReport on the mitigation of #ClimateChange
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What is a #OneHealth approach?⚕️🔍
📖The @IPBES #PandemicsReport describes it as a 'system of tackling key health issues by recognizing that the health of people, animals & the environment are often inextricably linked'
#WorldHealthDay
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