Today at a #GEFassembly2023 roundtable, @FAO Director @KavehZahedi2030 led a panel on 'Unlocking Innovation and Managing Risk' that highlighted the importance of risk-informed programming for @theGEF. fao.org/gef/en

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

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From nutrient cycling to carbon sequestration, #SoilOrganisms not only contribute to the planet #Biodiversity but also serve as indicators of a #HealthySoil.

Explore the state of knowledge of soil biodiversity to learn more 👉🏿doi.org/10.4060/cb1928en…

Via @FAO

UN Biodiversity

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Lightning within a cluster of showers and storms near the Yucatan Peninsula.

This area is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next several days.

CIRA

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Fri Aug 25 2230 UTC: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

NHC_TAFB

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RT @hdavidcooper: An honour to meet with @ja_davalos, Minister of the Environment of Ecuador at #GEFassembly2023. We spoke about the different ways to translate the #KMGBF into national targets and policies in Ecuador

UN Biodiversity

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🌍 Climate change
🌿 Biodiversity
🌀 Disaster risk reduction
💧 Water

These are just some of the sustainability issues that must be tackled to protect our planet.

And it starts with education.

🔁 RT if you're with us!

Learn more: on.unesco.org/2iuPT5T

Via @UNESCO

UN Biodiversity

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“@hdavidcooper said the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund launched at the #GEFassembly2023 was an important opportunity to support joined-up action across topics and sectors, particularly given the strong links between pollution and nature loss.”

🔗: thegef.org/newsroom/feature-…

UN Biodiversity

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“It is time to secure the promise of a better future for everyone, that is what we are doing here together” said Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau @theGEF #GEFassembly2023

A fitting message on the final day here in #Vancouver #LeaveNoOneBehind #ForPeopleForPlanet @UNDP

UNDP Climate

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Key threats to migratory birds

🏭 Energy infrastructure
🚫 Illegal taking and killing
🚢 Fisheries bycatch
🌿Invasive alien species

What can we do to alleviate the threat? Read more ➡️

Via @unepwcmc unep-wcmc.org/en/news/traver…

UN Biodiversity

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RT @hdavidcooper: Pleasure to reconnect with H.E. Sheralizoda Bahodur, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (@tajnature) at the #GEFAssembly2023

UN Biodiversity

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The scale of global waste is alarming. Did you know that the waste produced per person is 6 times heavier than the weight of an average person today? With waste projected to outpace population growth, urgent action is vital. #SDGAtlas >> wrld.bg/QlNr50PCEB2

World Bank Climate

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RT @hdavidcooper: Absolute pleasure meeting with the Hon. Mr. Adrian R Forde, Minister of Environment & National Beautification, Green & Blue Economy of Barbados, and Ms. Yolande J. Howard, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry. We discussed the importance of early implementation of the #KMGBF.

UN Biodiversity

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RT @hdavidcooper: Pleased to connect with the Hon. Mrs. Arlette-Soudan Nonault (@ASoudanNonault), Minister for the Environment, Sustainable Development and the Congo Basin at the #GEFAssembly2023.

UN Biodiversity

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Engaging stakeholders on watersheds and #agroforestry from the ground up.

Building grassroots participation in multistakeholder platforms in Ethiopia 🇪🇹

↪️: bit.ly/3KyECz8 #TreesPeoplePlanet

Via @ICRAF

UN Biodiversity

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Fabiola Monzon @UNDP @GEF_SGP Grantee from #Guatemala & Maqnal Bidar @UNCCD Youth Caucus representative speaking at closing ceremony of #GEFAssembly2023

▶️ Welcome the Gustavo Fonseca Youth Conservation Leadership Program
▶️ Calls for inc. participation of youth @YokoW_SGP

UNDP Climate

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Tropical Storm #Franklin Advisory 22: Franklin Strengthens. hurricanes.gov

National Hurricane Center

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Sat Aug 26 0430 UTC: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

NHC_TAFB

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Forests support
🐸 Estimated 80% of all amphibian species
🐦 75% of bird species
🐒 68% of all mammal species

Loss of ecosystems and species would lead to loss of benefits for people and nature. We need robust measures to protect our forests. @unepwcmc unep-wcmc.org/en/news/ecosys…

UN Biodiversity

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Images of @NOAASatellites #GOESeast Visible + GLM Flash Extent Density, Visible + Fire Power, Infrared Window & Shortwave Infrared showed that the #TigerIslandFire in western #LAwx produced a brief #pyrocumulonimbus cloud: cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellit… @NWSLakeCharles H/T @mn_storm

UW-Madison CIMSS

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Pasifika communities warmly welcomed the #RainbowWarrior and shared their stories of loss & damage from climate change as well as resilience and dreams where climate justice is a reality. #ChangeTheLawChangeTheWorld #ClimateJustice

Greenpeace International

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