The difference between 1.5°C & 3°C global warming means vastly different scenarios for our future. The survival of animals, the frequency of disasters, the spread of diseases & more hinge on these few degrees. We need #ClimateAction now. un.org/actnow via @UNFCCC

💥 BREAKING NEWS💥 The @IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Full Report is NOW AVAILABLE in English! Explore 4 years of work from our experts across 6 chapters.🌏📢 Access the Assessment➡️ ipbes.net/ias W/ @AnibalPauchard @UKLadybirds @pstoett

We are having some technical issues with the IPBES website - the link is correct so please try again later. Apologies for the inconvenience

"Our aim is to better understand how the brightening of the night sky affects entire ecosystems & the benefits they provide."🌃 —Dr. Myriam Hirt Learn more w/ the new study led by M.Hirt, D.Evans, C.Miller & R.Ryser for @RSocPublishing⤵️ 🗞 @physorg_com phys.org/news/2023-10-artifi…

🌿Happy International Day for Biosphere Reserves! #DYK that biosphere reserves provide local solutions to global challenges by linking: nature conservation, scientific research, sustainable development & local communitites?🤔 More with @UNESCO ⬇️ unesco.org/en/days/biosphere…

📣Passionate about #biodiversity?📣 🔍@IPBES invites nominations for experts to help scope #GlobalAssessment2! 👥Experts in natural, social sciences, policy & more. Interdisciplinary & diverse nominations encouraged! ⏰Apply by 12 Nov: ipbes.net/application/second…

Lightning fast and as small as your thumb ⚡⁣ Take a moment to admire #hummingbirds — native to the Americas & comprising the biological family Trochilidae, with the vast majority of the 360 species found in the #Tropics. 🎥@BBCEarth

What can countries do to tackle #biodiversity loss? 🤔 At #SBSTTA25, @IUCN presented their Global Species Action Plan, a holistic guide to the actions needed to conserve animals, fungi and plants around the world. 🌏 More information with @IUCN ⤵️ iucn.org/press-release/20231…

Human, animal, plant & environmental health are all inextricably linked. This means that to address global health issues we must collaborate across all sectors. A #OneHealth approach is key. But what is One Health exactly?

🌊🌱Mangroves are essential to #biodiversity but are disappearing at an alarming rate! Coastal flooding from storm surges can be reduced by coastal #mangroves. —@IPBES #GlobalAssessment But do you know what they are and why #MangrovesMatter? Find out w/ @FAO ⬇️

#DYK that mangroves are crucial for coastal resilience? 🤔💭🌱 These ecosystems act as natural buffers, reducing the impact of storms, erosion, and rising sea levels. Learn more about mangroves: ehs.unu.edu/news/news/five-f…

To build a better future for all, we need to address global health issues. To do this, we must collaborate across all sectors. Why? Because human, animal, plant and environmental health are all inextricably linked. Le's work together for #OneHealth!

🌍Passionate about #biodiversity & ecosystem services? Be part of our global mission! @IPBES seeks experts for our Capacity-Building Task Force. 🎯Check if you're eligible: ipbes.net/application/capaci… 📅Apply before: 12 Nov

Next week's @UNDP #NatureForLife Hub includes a session on the recent @IPBES assessment on #InvasiveAlienSpecies 🌿🦐 🐜. Co-chair Prof Helen Roy @UKLadybirds will discuss key findings and actionable evidence for global #biodiversity conservation 🌍 @BESNet_UNDP

🌻Happy International Day for Biosphere Reserves! Let's take the opportunity to celebrate the hard work of our community 🪇🎊🎉Tag us when sharing updates of your celebrations and we will re-post. Meanwhile, let's revisit some videos from our 50th anniversary... #ItsAboutLife