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Bonn, Germany
Joined May 2010
Scientist with a Passion for Ocean Protection Elected IPBES Chair — Global Issues - gunsternews.com/scientist-wi… The reef surrounding Namotu Island, Fiji, has experienced serious coral bleaching caused by increasing ocean temperatures. Credit: Beau Pilgrim / Climate Visuals by Al...
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Scientist @dobura, who has a passion for ocean protection, elected @IPBES Chair. ➡️rb.gy/qhsj9 #biodiversity | #climatechange
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The @IPBES recently elected David Obura as Chair. The coral reef expert will serve a 3-year term that he hopes will underscore the need for science-led decision-making ipsnews.net/2023/10/scientis…
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🌟Spotlight on @dobura, the new @IPBES Chair (1st from Africa)🌍 David steps into the role w/ a clear vision: "to reinforce science-policy cooperation among countries globally". 🔗👇Explore more in @ipsnews interview: ipsnews.net/2023/10/scientis…
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The @IPBES recently elected David Obura as Chair. The coral reef expert will serve a 3-year term that he hopes will underscore the need for science-led decision-making ipsnews.net/2023/10/scientis…
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📢To all young researchers! 💡@IPBES welcomes fellows to take part in the assessment on monitoring #biodiversity & nature's contributions to people. 🌿 This is your chance to learn, contribute, and shape the future of #sustainability. 📚More info: europabon.org/?p=3207
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🌍SOON: Nairobi @UNBiodiversity Meetings! Some of the items on #SBSTTA25 agenda: ✅#KMGBF Implementation ✅@IPBES & @IPCC_CH Insights ✅#InvasiveAlienSpecies ✅Sustainable wildlife management ✅#Biodiversity & #ClimateChange 🗓️15-19 Oct 🔗cbd.int/conferences/nairobi-…
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A profile of new @IPBES Chair David Obura @dobura . Looking forward to some exciting work in the years ahead ! Scientist with a Passion for Ocean Protection Elected IPBES Chair | Inter Press Service ipsnews.net/2023/10/scientis…
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“Invasive alien species have been a major factor in 60% of the global animal & plant extinctions recorded, and at least 218 invasive alien species have been responsible for more than 1,200 local extinctions.”🌱 —@AnibalPauchard , @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Assessment Co-Chair
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Freshwater ecosystems are crucial #ForPeopleForPlanet as they offer food, water, and diverse habitats. Yet 87% of wetlands were lost over 300 years, and 1 in 3 freshwater species are at risk. Explore UNEP's efforts to protect and restore these precious resources.
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I'm honoured and humbled to be here! Looking forward to bringing my experience from #coralreefs #tropical countries #climatechange and #fisheries to the #sustainability and #equity challenges faced across our one planet, frontlining the #science from @IPBES assessments
🌟Spotlight on @dobura, the new @IPBES Chair (1st from Africa)🌍 David steps into the role w/ a clear vision: "to reinforce science-policy cooperation among countries globally". 🔗👇Explore more in @ipsnews interview: ipsnews.net/2023/10/scientis…
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We need to protect and preserve our oceans. With 90% of big fish populations depleted & up to 50% of coral reefs lost or damaged, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished. Here 6 facts on oceans, life & livelihoods: ehs.unu.edu/news/news/six-fa…
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Migratory birds benefit from good water management as they depend on clean water to survive. Needed actions include: ✅Protecting and restoring wetlands ✅Regulating water quality ✅Implementing sustainable water management practices #WaterForBirds ➡️worldmigratorybirdday.org
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💡Unlocking @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report findings 📖 The number of alien species has been rising continuously for centuries in all regions and is expected to continue increasing in the future. ⬇️ 🔍 More 🔗 ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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#WorldMigratoryBirdDay🐦 Healthy #water systems support all life, including #birds! #WASH service providers play an important role in keeping freshwater and marine #ecosystems & birdlife healthy in the way they extract, distribute, collect, treat & reuse water & #wastewater 💧
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Scientist with a Passion for Ocean Protection Elected IPBES Chair ift.tt/O6EFW8J
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