#GEFcouncil68 approved $68 million for agrifood systems solutions in 22 countries, including

👩‍🌾Small Grants Program for community action
🌱#GBFF projects for biodiversity
🏜️@theGEF investments for land, water, biodiversity & pollution

Read all about it👇https://t.co/c2g6rj1V4r

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

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Forests cover half of Ecuador’s territory, and 75% of them are in the Amazon region.

Watch how @PNUDEcuador is working with local and Indigenous communities to protect them, in collaboration with @ProAmazoniaEC and the Ecuadorian government: https://t.co/YomG57sJLa https://t.co/JuwoKMedxS

UNDP Climate

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“We came all this way to explore the Moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth." – Bill Anders https://t.co/8tKj8ocDVH

NASA Earth

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The #conservation status of the Iberian lynx has improved from Endangered to Vulnerable, with the population increasing from 62 mature individuals in 2001 to 648 in 2022.
 
Despite its recovery, threats remain, learn more https://t.co/h5lGOsxX1m

@IUCNRedList https://t.co/SPo4VyDjyn

IUCN

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RT @NASAspinoff: ❄️ Oh the weather outside may be frightful, ❄️

🚀 but @NASA researchers are so insightful. 🚀

🔥 Emissive heat has nowhere to go, 🔥

🧥 In this coat, in this coat, in this coat! 🧥

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NASA Technology

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Climate-resilient irrigation is a game-changer. Farmers can produce more food with less water and land.

With reduced #water stress, increased crop yields, and lower food prices, it can help feed 1.4 billion more people: https://t.co/XXwPabFtYH

via @WorldBankWater https://t.co/ZfzQmkjjJ1

UN Biodiversity

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1/3 of the world’s lands are degraded. To protect our lands here are just 3️⃣ things we can do:

🔷Eat local & seasonal products that use natural resources more wisely
🔷Reduce #FoodWaste
🔷Compost

via @FAO https://t.co/sxQodGieQJ

UN Biodiversity

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Wishing all of our followers, Happy Holidays.

For more Sea-son's Greetings, check out these cards from our Friends @NOAAEducation: https://t.co/hgq8vcspz3 https://t.co/uhGOd3wKjz

NOAA Climate.gov

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Here are some notable wins in the climate, environmental and social justice space to inspire us in our fight for a better, greener, and fairer world for all 💚 https://t.co/8bWMTqc3Hm

Greenpeace International

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This year we’ve met incredible people whose stories inspired us. Entrepreneurs, farmers, shopkeepers, & more—showing the power of private sector financing to transform lives.

As we wrap up 2024, travel #AroundTheWorldWithIFC & meet 12 remarkable people: https://t.co/kSynfZxwBR https://t.co/ApWxtvqrk5

World Bank Climate

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The ocean gave birth to life, and it has been a cradle of #biodiversity ever since.

Take a look at the types of marine organisms 👇 🦈 🐡

via @LewisPughFDN's infographic. https://t.co/acfEP8flm0

UN Biodiversity

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El planeta Tierra no espera fechas especiales para darnos regalos. Todos los días nos ofrece el agua que bebemos, la comida que consumimos y la biodiversidad que nos protege y tanto disfrutamos. ¿Qué le daremos nosotros a cambio esta Navidad? https://t.co/bjeQv5NqMh

Conservación Internacional 🇨🇴

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RT @UN: “The climate emergency is a story of avoidable injustice.

The rich cause the problem, the poor pay the highest price.”

At this past year's climate conference, @antonioguterres called for climate justice to build a sustainable & prosperous future for all.

#YearInReview https://t.co/LHf5ZiG4ve

UNDP Climate

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RT @ASteiner: Looking ahead to 2025, countries are expected to submit the next round of national climate pledges under the Paris Agreement - NDCs 3.0.

@UNDP shares 3 principles crucial to making the third generation of NDCs succeed.

https://t.co/qsTl5tG1n3 https://t.co/E05cTbnnUp

UNDP Climate

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A new study shows that 215 million hectares (531 million acres) of degraded and deforested land in the tropics could regenerate naturally 🌳 📣

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/upTPvYIp9z
Via @MongabayOrg

Red List of Ecosystems

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🏭Detroit was the first major U.S. city to enact a community benefits ordinance (CBO) - securing benefits for local communities from high-impact development projects.

📌Read our 5 key takeaways written with Data for Progress: https://t.co/h3jCZiNvr6 https://t.co/vMN4Ywhe5Q

WRI Climate

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Cool paint coatings can make cities feel up to 1.5°C cooler for pedestrians 🌆🎨.

Accumulative innovations can help us adapt our living environments to cope with increasing extreme heat.

➡️ https://t.co/l62t7V3exx

🔎 Countdown to 2025 #DRRretrospective https://t.co/5NaZKI4tvg

UNDRR

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The #MyFarmTrees project is empowering local communities by using mobile & #blockchain technology to support sustainable forest restoration 🌱

Learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/8L0soDtt39
Via @IUCN

Red List of Ecosystems

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How can regenerative food systems heal the planet and feed the world? 🌍

Food production is responsible for one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, 70% of freshwater use, and much of biodiversity loss. 🐾

🔗https://t.co/CGnyP3diYL

via @nature_org

UN Biodiversity

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Despite avoiding a global recession, developing countries lag behind in recovery. The goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 is out of reach due to slow economic growth, debt, and climate shocks.

More in our 2024 #YearInReview in 9 charts: https://t.co/nh6PYlMmoy https://t.co/oB0U1lCysM

World Bank Climate

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