Intergov. Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services. @IPBESes, @IPBESfr. Also on: bit.ly/3BPuRbm RT ≠ endorsements. Denialism/trolling/profanity may = ban.
Happy to have participated in the #GEFCouncil64, where the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund was established.
This milestone paves the way for effective implementation of the #KMGBF, enabling us to actively #BuildBackBiodiversity.
Watch the highlights:
vimeo.com/841679594
"The endangered marsh fritillary butterfly is thriving again in a Lake District valley. 🦋 It became extinct in Cumbria 🇬🇧 19 years ago but is spreading across the landscape again after an official reintroduction programme"
🗞️@patrick_barkham@guardiantheguardian.com/environment/…
Healthy soil requires chemical balance⚖️
Some of the chemicals in soil are vital for plant growth, for example:
🌿Nitrogen promotes leaf growth
🌱Phosphorus helps roots to grow strong
🌼Potassium helps flowers and fruits to develop
Infographic from @FAO👇
🦎Biodiversity is everywhere & we interact with it every day.🌿
Biodiversity is the 'web of life': the variability of all living organisms & the ecological complexes of which they are part.🐾🌱🐛
Protect & restore #biodiversity to secure our shared future.🌍
🎥@IFAD
🍃People and #nature are interconnected in many ways 🍃
Our lives depend on nature’s goods and services, but our use of these resources has an impact on nature.
In @BionextProject, we study the interlinkages between #biodiversity and human actions.
📖👉 bionext-project.eu/news/buil…
📗Nature's Lexicon: Unlocking the enigmatic language of #biodiversity🌱
Protecting endangered species is vital for maintaining biodiversity & preserving the delicate balance of ecosystems. 🦏
According to @IPBES🔽
#ForNature
#DYK you can help #UKNature all on your very own doorstep? 🏠
From listening to bird song and taking a stroll, to seed collecting and composting - there's an action for every season! 🌸
Save this handy guide for inspiration. 💚
Via @WWF@wwf_uk@Natures_Voice@nationaltrust
Good news for #ForPeopleForPlanet: The plan to establish a new fund for financing the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework has been approved by @theGEF Council.
Learn more about this "game-changing” fund and what it means #ForNature.
What is the current status & trends of biological invasions around the world? 🤔
How can we mitigate their impact on biodiversity?🤔
— @IPBES#InvasiveAlienSpecies Report due to launch on 4th September 2023 after #IPBES10
More info⬇️
ipbes.net/ipbes-10/primers
Restoring nature to protect the planet.🌿
Solutions to address #ClimateChange exist today. They range from worldwide changes to where we source our electricity to protecting forests from deforestation.
🗞 Find out more with @NatGeo⬇️
nationalgeographic.com/envir…
📢JOB OPPORTUNITY at @IPBES !💡
We are looking for a Programme Management Officer - Head of Development (P3), to be based in the IPBES Secretariat Office in Bonn. 🇩🇪
⏳Apply by 14 July 2023.
Learn more: careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail…
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Have you ever seen flamingos take to the air?
#DYK Whether starting on land or wading, a flamingo will begin takeoff by running at full speed & rapidly flapping its wings?
🎥Watch this majestic sight w/ @Discovery
📷Discovery on Twitter
#DYK that soil holds a trove of treasures? 🌱
It provides crucial ecosystem services to our planet Earth, supporting life in many ways: from nutrient cycling to water filtration, soil is nature's 'hidden' treasure🌿
Let's appreciate & protect this vital resource 👏🏾
📷@FAO