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More than 40 per cent of amphibian species, almost a third of reef-forming corals, sharks and shark relatives and over a third of marine mammals are currently threatened.
- @IPBES #GlobalAssessment
As #BiodiversityDay approaches, challenge your knowledge about #biodiversity.🌿
What percentage of amphibian species are currently threatened? 🐸
🔎Have a look at the @IPBES #GlobalAssessment to find the answer & much more.
ipbes.net/global-assessment
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As #BiodiversityDay approaches, challenge your knowledge about #biodiversity.🌿
What percentage of amphibian species are currently threatened? 🐸
🔎Have a look at the @IPBES #GlobalAssessment to find the answer & much more.
ipbes.net/global-assessment
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Biodiversity comes in many colours.
Yellow is a common colour found in a variety of organisms.🟡
For #BiodiversityDay, let's remember the need for conservation efforts to protect and sustain the vibrant tapestry of life on our planet.
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The European Citizens’ Initiative “Save bees & farmers" calls on the @EU_Commission to phase out synthetic pesticides by 2035, restore #biodiversity in agriculture & support farmers in transition to sustainable farming.
🗞️@EU_Commission ➡️ec.europa.eu/commission/pres…
#WorldBeeDay
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Why is #BiodiversityDay important?🤔
"Healthy #biodiversity is vital. Not only do humans rely on biodiversity for food, water & shelter, but biodiversity also regulates climate, water purification, pollination & seed dispersal."
⬇️@CapitalMonitorA
capitalmonitor.ai/sdgs/sdg-1…
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Biodiversity is reflected in many colours.
Green is most commonly linked to nature - but in so many hues!🟢
#BiodiversityDay recalls the need to preserve and protect the green spaces that support biodiversity.
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Ahead of #BiodiversityDay on 22 May, we explore:
🍄 What is #Biodiversity?
🦁 Why do we need diverse plants and animals?
🌿 What can we do #ForNature?
Follow @IPBES to learn more.💡
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The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework & @IPBES' work are essential to address the unprecedented #BiodiversityLoss.🥀
On #BiodiversityDay, and every day, let's reaffirm our resolve to build back biodiversity, from agreement to action, #ForNature and people.🌏
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🤔💭#DidYouKnow that the trade in wild plants, algae & fungi is increasing for...
🍄food
💊medicine
💅hygiene
🔥energy &
✨ornamental use
📖More in @ipbes #SustainableUse Assessment: ipbes.net/sustainable-use-as…
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Coral reefs are both architectural and biological masterpieces. They host incredible biodiversity, supply our food, and support our health and livelihoods, incl. through tourism.
Learn more about some of the values of these rich ecosystems via @nature_org🐠👇
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A few impressions of the 6th meeting of the @IPBES Capacity-Building Forum. This year's forum had a focus on building capacities of #youth on the findings of IPBES Assessments & engagement w/ the science-policy interface on #biodiversity. 🌱
Thank you to all participants! 🙌
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Every summer, billions of moths flock to the Northern Rockies 🇺🇸 where grizzly bears feed on them.
These insects are an important part of the ecosystem since they don’t feed on fertilised crops, but on #InvasiveSpecies such as cheatgrass.
🗞️@NatGeoMag
nationalgeographic.com/anima…
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Are you working online #ForNature?🌿💻
@ipbes is happy to share our 2023 virtual backgrounds!
Choose the ones you like most and showcase the beauty of #biodiversity: from species to genetics and ecosystems.🦋🫘🌊
Download them for free👇🏽
bit.ly/2023Backgrounds
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"Equitable and sustainable policy outcomes can be achieved when decision-making recognises and balances the diverse values of nature." 🌳🌎
— @ipbes #ValuesAssessment
Summary for Policymakers available in all 6 UN languages⬇️
ipbes.net/the-values-assessm…
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Nature's everyday miracles are mesmerizing 🌎🐙
Watch this baby #octopus change from a translucent white to a brownish color as it leaves its egg sac🐙
🎥@VAAquarium
Virginia Aquarium
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#DYK Migratory birds rely on water to breed, feed, drink, nest, rest & refuel during migration?🦩
On this #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, let's raise awareness of the need to protect #WaterForBirds conservation.
Learn more on 4 ways to save water for birds & people w/ @enviroamericas👇
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A big thank you to all the participants of the annual @IPBES fellows training workshop!
It was a pleasure to meet you & speak about ongoing assessments & share knowledge, as well as visit & learn about Karura Forest. 🇰🇪
Wishing you a great year ahead as an IPBES fellow!
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"Managing benefits of nature-based solutions across climate, #biodiversity & society is of critical importance." 🌿
New study by @DrCMRaymond et al. calls for research into interplay between biodiversity, climate adaptation & mitigation👇🏽 @HELSINKISUS
phys.org/news/2023-04-priori…
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💥REMINDER #IPBES10💥
Accredited observer & other stakeholder organisations are invited to participate in 10th Plenary session.
📆28 Aug-2 Sep 2023
📌Bonn, Germany 🇩🇪
📤Accreditation Deadline: 26 May 2023
#ForNature
⬇️Apply for Accreditation⬇️
ipbes.net/ipbes-10/accredita…
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