There are 476M #IndigenousPeoples living in 90 countries.

From #ClimateAction & embracing renewable energy to advocating for human rights, see how they play a key role in achieving the #GlobalGoals for a more equitable, sustainable & inclusive future for all.

Via @UNDP

UN Biodiversity

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Surf, turf, and above Earth! 🌊🥾🛩️

College students recorded scientific measurements from land, air and sea with @nasa’s SARP-East program this summer! This is the first time the program has come to the East Coast. go.nasa.gov/3Oz1uj4

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8PM EDT 19 Aug: There are several systems we are monitoring in the Atlantic.

Continue to check hurricanes.gov for the latest on #90L near the Windward Islands, and the system moving into the Gulf of Mexico.

National Hurricane Center

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In #SouthSudan, climate change is increasing the potential of floods, but decades of conflict & insecurity have undermined the country's ability to cope with water-related risks.

Learn how investments in 🇸🇸's water sector can strengthen its resilience: wrld.bg/7wAX50PzCVL

World Bank Climate

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The VIIRS instrument on #NOAA20 captured wildfires and smoke in BC Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest during the afternoon overpass today as a weakening #HurricaneHilary neared Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Active fires are annotated in this image. cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/viirs/im…

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Water can help fight climate change.

💧Wetlands soak up carbon dioxide from the air
💧Vegetation protects against flooding and erosion
💧Rainwater can be stored for dry periods
💧Wastewater can be reused
💧Climate-smart agriculture #Goal6 #ActNow #WaterAction

Via @UN_Water

UN Biodiversity

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#Forests managed by #IndigenousPeople in the Amazon were strong net carbon sinks from 2001-2021🌳🌎

Collectively removing a net 340 million tonnes of #carbondioxide from the atmosphere each year.

Learn more⬇️ wri.org/insights/amazon-carb…

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UN Biodiversity

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Tropical Depression #Six Advisory 2: Tropical Depression Six Expected to Be Short-Lived. hurricanes.gov

National Hurricane Center

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Sun Aug 20 0430 UTC: A Gale Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

NHC_TAFB

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Tonight, Hurricane Hilary bears down on the Southwest US and the Baja California peninsula.

CIRA

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#IndigenousPeoples are guardians to 80% of the world’s #biodiversity.

In Nepal, #IndigenousYouth are becoming change-makers for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Here’s how ➡️ ow.ly/TrtU50PvE68

Via @FAOclimate

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#DYK carbon pricing instruments can ☑️incentivize climate action ☑️raise revenue and ☑️drive innovation?

Learn more in the latest “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing” report: wrld.bg/Qjxu50PzCWi

World Bank Climate

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Hurricane Hilary came into view of our US sector on our polar orbiting satellites this afternoon.

It's influence can already be felt across the west coast and desert southwest.

CIRA

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WMO has launched its annual 2024 Calendar Photo Competition!
Submit your photos that capture people & communities working on climate action & show why the work of the WMO community is so important in protecting people from the forces of nature.
More info: bit.ly/WMOPhoto

World Meteorological Organization

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🪶🌎Indigenous peoples’ organisations and trade unions, highlight the extreme forms of discrimination faced by native groups.

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UN Biodiversity

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Research by @claytrau, a fire specialist, has shown that invasive plants have caused an increase in wildfires in Hawaii 🇺🇸 from the early 1900s to the 2010s.

🗣️“When the land gets abandoned, the grasses are the first invaders."

🗞️@heatmap_news heatmap.news/climate/how-inv…

ipbes

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Satellite image or #EarthArt? 🎨

This @CopernicusEU #Sentinel2 image features Hereford, Texas, and its surrounding colourful patchwork of agricultural fields.

A variety of crops are grown in the area including corn, wheat, maize, soybeans and onions.
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ESA Earth Observation

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