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Invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a report backed by the UN. A number of researchers believe that estimate may be just the tip of the iceberg. @WmBrangham speaks to @lameyerson for more.
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🔎Key messages from the new @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report ⤵️🌱 Some alien species become invasive, causing negative and in some cases irreversible impacts on nature, including loss of uniqueness of biological communities... ❌🫂🌳🌴🫏 📌 ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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🚨OUT NOW🚨 📚@IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Summary for Policymakers is now available! ➡️Discover the most comprehensive assessment EVER carried out of Invasive Alien Species around the world!🌍 ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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🌍 Invasive Alien Species have negative impacts on nature 🌱, nature's contributions to people & good quality of life including documented negative cross-cutting impacts. 🫂❌ 🚨Learn more in the new @‌IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report: bit.ly/45AfPmM
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Thousands of invasive species cost the global economy more than $423 billion annually, according to an IPBES report. Writes Sandipan Talukdar newsclick.in/invasive-specie… #invasivespecies #hawaiiwildfire #ipbes #biodiversity #NewsClick
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🔎Key messages from the new @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report ⤵️🌱 Even without the introduction of new species, existing populations of invasive alien species will continue spreading through all ecosystems 🌎❌ 📌 ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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Want to know about the impacts and what we can expect in the future?? Take a look at this great @ipbes 10 video!
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#mustread: a new report by IPBES. Historically, many invasive species were introduced outside their natural range intentionally for their “perceived benefits to people” – such as for use in forestry, agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture – without consideration of their negative impacts. carbonbrief.org/qa-major-glo…
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This is the 1st time that Invasive Species get so much global media attention 🌎🌍🌏📰📺 It was a huge 4-year Team effort of 100s of researchers from every corner of the planet Many of us are now hopeful that change is on the way! Thanks @ipbes #ipbes10 for making it happen✨
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Invasive alien species increasing at “unprecedented” rates, causing biodiversity loss and threatening ecosystems, says UN-backed report. Here’s what you need to know about invasive species ➡️ aje.io/fo9fk2
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The correct answer is "Invasive Species". #DYK that #InvasiveAlienSpecies have contributed solely or alongside other drivers of change to 60% of recorded global animal and plant extinctions? ⚠️ Learn more in @IPBES’ Invasive Species Assessment report. 👇 🔗 ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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⚡️S3 Episode 2 of #NatureInsight is OUT⚡️ It's a fact: stakeholders play a pivotal role in shaping @IPBES 📢 Discover why it's crucial to embrace a wide spectrum of voices with Joji Cariño, Flore Lafaye de Micheaux & @StoklandB 👏🏽 🎧Tune in: link.chtbl.com/SocialMedia3
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#DYK mangroves are a collection of tropical & semi-tropical trees & shrubs that grow along the seashores? These ecosystems act as natural buffers, ⬇️ impact of storms, erosion & rising sea levels. 🌱: ehs.unu.edu/news/news/five-f…
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Earth just had its hottest 3-month period on record, with sea surface temperatures at unprecedented highs for the third consecutive month. Surging temperatures demand a surge in #ClimateAction. More from @WMO:
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@UK_CEH scientist Prof Helen Roy spoke to the @BritishEcolSoc about the latest @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies report. Read more below! @UKLadybirds
We spoke to Helen Roy (@UKLadybirds) for the lowdown on all things #InvasiveAlienSpecies following the launch of the new @IPBES report! Want to read all about it? 👇 #Ecology #Research britishecologicalsociety.org…
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🚨 The @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report points out risks & damages...but also offers a range of tools for effective management to prevent biological invasions & the worst impacts of invasive alien species 🎥Plse help us to spread this message of hope! ipbes.net/IASmediarelease
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