Light pollution disrupts the natural patterns of wildlife and contributes to rising carbon dioxide levels.🌑
In particular, it threatens migratory birds by disorientating them as they fly at night. But what is light pollution? 🌃
@BonnConvention
Learn more w/ @EU_Commission👇
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Explore solutions to tackle #SoilPollution in our sustainable remediation session & learn about global examples of #SustainableSoilManagement practices from J. Pichtel @BallState #SoilHealth #SoilAction
📅17 Jan. 2pm CET tiny.cc/s6gwvz
📝Register tiny.cc/7agwvz
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🌍 Curious about the vocabulary of nature? Explore the rich & varied language of #biodiversity! 🐝
Even if bees are the most well-known, other animals such as hoverflies, wasps, moths, bats, butterflies & more are also #pollinators. 🦋
According to @IPBES ⬇️
#ForNature
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Plants are life – we depend on them for 80% of the food we eat & 98% of the oxygen we breathe.
But plant pests & diseases threaten our plants.
We must act now to keep our plants healthy & help protect our planet!
#PlantHealth
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Good news! #ConservationOptimism
Once critically endangered, saiga antelopes now bound towards a brighter future w/ 1.9M in Eurasia!🌏
An example of how conservation can turn the tide for species at risk.🤝
✍️More w/ @bittelmethis, @natgeo ⤵️
nationalgeographic.com/anima…
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From the air we breathe to the water we drink to the soil that grows our food – humanity’s health depends on nature & biodiversity.
The beginning of the new year is an opportunity to reflect on this vital bond and the importance of making peace with nature.
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The Rapid Assessment of Biological Diversity & Ecosystem Services of the Amazon Basin/Region by @OTCAnews is now out!📢
The report is based on @IPBES conceptual framework, methodology & concepts📚
Summary for decision-makers available in EN, ES & PT⬇️
otca.org/wp-content/uploads/…
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The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food on our tables, the medicines that heal us, the livelihoods we depend on — all are provided by Earth's ecosystems in which humanity’s survival depends on them.
To safeguard our future, we must unite in action #ForNature.
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The @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies factsheets provide you with a convenient overview so you can quickly grasp the latest IPBES Report📚
📌Impacts & Trends
📌Management & Governance
📌IAS in Protected Areas
📌Biological Invasions on Islands
Check them out now ⬇️
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Pollution is deadly: every year, some 9 million people die from causes related to it, making pollution one of the biggest environmental health risks to humans.
Discover solutions to #BeatPollution here: unep.org/interactives/beat-p…
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Biodiversity science meets business
Showcasing the value of @IPBES work for business, asset management company @Mirova used IPBES science to inform its 2023 “Mirova for Nature” report. #GlobalAssessment #BiodiversityClimateScience
More IPBES impacts: ipbes.net/impact/74161
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Even if global warming is maintained at 1.5ºC, scientists predict that up to 90% of coral reefs might disappear by 2050 due to prolonged ocean heatwaves. Protecting these precious ecosystems is critical #ForPeopleForPlanet
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Nature’s loss comes at too great a cost to humanity.
Instead we must invest in, protect & sustainably manage our most valuable asset.
Our Nature Pledge supports over 140 countries to meet & implement ambitious nature targets for people & 🌍. go.undp.org/vNXb
#wef24
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Celebrating amazing contributions of island communities to our understanding of biological invasions and sharing @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies assessment factsheet on islands ipbes.net/ias inspired by them #StHelena @UK_CEH #DarwinPlus @DefraGovUK
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Yesterday, our Capacity Building Task Force hosted an online meeting to support the @IPBES Fellows & alumni network 👏🏾💻
Are you an early-career individual working on #biodiversity & want to become an IPBES Fellow?
Find out how ⬇️🍀
ipbes.net/ipbes-fellowship-p…
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A key new impact of @IPBES work👏🏽
@GBIF is launching a new task group to address data challenges revealed by the IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies (IAS) Report, including national needs for tracking progress towards reducing IAS impacts.
More info⬇️
ipbes.net/impact/73110
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The extent of problems caused by #InvasiveAlienSpecies are far-reaching. ⚠️
From native species extinctions 🌱🚨 to accelerated economic costs, 🪙 this infographic from the new @IPBES Invasive Alien Species Report explores these challenges.
💡buff.ly/41R1Ck4 👇
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📚 Report Alert!🚨
The State of the World's Plants & Fungi 2023 by @KewScience is out:
"An estimated 3/4 plant species yet to be described are likely to be threatened with extinction."🤔
Learn more about the diversity of plants & fungi on Earth⬇️
📸🗞️@KewScience
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Wetlands are rich reservoirs of biodiversity that are vital for humanity and nature to thrive.
⚠️ Yet 25% of wetland species are now threatened with extinction.
worldwetlandsday.org
#WetlandsandHumanWellbeing
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