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"The type and quality of information that valuation studies can produce largely depends on how, why and by whom valuation is designed and applied." —@MikeChristieUni, co-chair of @ipbes #ValuesAssessment 👉 ipbes.net/the-values-assessm…
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Groundwater is vital for humanity, ecosystems & species.💧 One of the greatest risks of #ClimateChange is water-related. In the face of increasing climate variability, the key to adaptation strategies lies in building resilience in the water cycle. 📷@unescoWATER @mevpr
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An important value of nature lies in its sustainable use [...]. The @ipbes #SustainableUse of Wild Species assessment is a vital contribution to global efforts to ensure this happens. —@andersen_inger, @unep ➡️ ipbes.net/sustainable-use-as…
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A new study by Sherman et al. published in @naturecomms shows that “59% of the 134 coral reef-associated shark and ray species are threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.” ⬇️ nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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Groundwater is a very important natural resource.💧 It replenishes streams, creeks, rivers, and wetlands that support wildlife. But depletion of these waters affects #biodiversity through habitat loss & population extinction.🥀 📷@unescoWATER @mevpr
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📅REMINDER: Deadline extended @ipbes members, observers & interested stakeholders can still submit requests, inputs & suggestions regarding the rolling work programme of IPBES up to 2030. More information here: ⬇️ ipbes.net/notification/call_… #IPBESstakeholders #ForNature
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Dr. Anne Larigauderie, @ipbes Executive Secretary, awarded Honorary Doctorate by @uhasselt, Belgium 🇧🇪, nominated by its Centre for Environmental Sciences, @cmk_uhasselt. The recognition honours her lifetime work for the protection of #biodiversity.🌎 CONGRATULATIONS Anne! 👏🏽
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Mediterranean swordfish are intensively fished, but they are also affected by mercury contamination. A new study by Biton-Porsmoguer et al. in the Catalan Sea highlights the links between food webs, fish condition and mercury build-up. 📰@EU_ENV ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/new…
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Meet the red knot, one of the greatest migrants in the animal kingdom!🐦 But their populations are in danger. #ClimateChange damages their nesting habitats, reduces food availability & could make predators more likely to prey on birds on the shore. 📷Emma Regnier (@falcofous)
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“Wildlife is disappearing around the 🌎 as habitat loss increases. Many animal species have lost over 60% of their natural environment since 2001.” Discover some of the vertebrates that have lost the most habitat in the last 20 years.⬇️ 🗞️@nytimes nytimes.com/interactive/2022…
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Nature-based solutions have potential to aid humanity in curbing #climatechange while addressing #biodiversity loss. But experts warn NbS cannot be successful w/out vigilant preservation of biodiversity & human rights. ✍️🏽@sahanagee news.mongabay.com/2023/01/bi…
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#DYK that penguins use body movements to send & receive messages?🤔 They tend to communicate through a combination of vocal and visual signals➡️ typically emitting vocalizations and making body movements at the same time.🐧 📸@wildcapturd
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Researchers of @harvardoeb have not only described 5 new deep-sea squat lobster species, their findings are also calling for a revision of the current classification of squat lobsters. 🦞 (Rodríguez-Flores et al., Invertebrate Systematics) 📰@ecoMagNews ecomagazine.com/news/researc…
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Scientists discover new emperor penguin colony in Antarctica using satellite images.🐧 However, the climate crisis is posing an existential threat to this colony, as sea ice is rapidly melting. 🔎Research led by @petertfretwell ✍️🏽@hannahdev & @guardian theguardian.com/environment/…
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A big thank you to all participants in the Indigenous and local knowledge dialogue workshop for the @ipbes #NexusAssessment, which took place in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭 this week! These photos were taken during a field visit to the community of Hin Lad Nai. #FPIC
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☘🌼 #Nature and #biodiversity underpin all dimensions of human health and contribute to non-material aspects of quality of life. —@ipbes #GlobalAssessment 🔎Study by Anu W Turunen et al. ✍️@damiengayle theguardian.com/environment/…
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Have you heard of the Pennant-winged Nightjar?🐦 The breeding males have extraordinary "pennants" extending from their wings. It is a #MigratorySpecies from Africa, found in many different habitats, breeding in wet savannahs and deciduous forests. 📷Emma Regnier (@falcofous)
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The land we depend on is under threat. 🍎⛈ Land degradation drives losses in agricultural production through: 🪨Erosion 🥀Soil fertility loss ☀️Salinization 💧& other processes This is a real risk to food security. — @ipbes #LandDegradation Assessment⬇️ ipbes.net/sites/default/file…
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Scientists warn that... 📢 “The extinction risk to Madagascar's 🇲🇬mammals, including species like the lemur, threatens a biodiversity crisis that would take more than 20 million years to heal.” 🔎Study by Michielsen et al. 🗞️@ScienceAlert⬇️ sciencealert.com/madagascars…
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📢Call for external reviewers📢 The 1st draft of the @ipbes #NexusAssessment on interlinkages among #biodiversity, water, food and health is now open for external review. ✍️ 📆Deadline: 19 February⬇️ ipbes.net/notification/live-…
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