The tiny atoll featured in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image is Baker Island, located just north of the Equator in the central Pacific Ocean. Measuring about 1.5 km in length, this coral island is surrounded by a narrow reef, also visibile from space.

Fun fact: this is among the last places on 🌏to experience the New Year.

ESA Earth Observation

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Our #YearInReview for protecting nature 👇

One highlight: the adoption of the #NatureRestorationLaw, which aims to restore 20% of the EU’s land & sea areas by 2030.

See how EU-funded projects contribute to its goals.

EU green research

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Trees play a vital role in improving water quality. By capturing rainfall and releasing it gradually, they reduce the flow and pollutants entering downstream. 🌳

Learn more about how trees prevent water pollution 🔍

via @nature_org https://t.co/3U0jQqwpRz

UN Biodiversity

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#DYK #CopernicusMarine is helping to shape the future of ocean prediction❓

In November, experts met at #OP24 in #Paris 🇫🇷 to explore advancements in ocean prediction, with our team showcasing key improvements in forecast accuracy across our systems 🌊

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Copernicus Marine

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💡Know your hazards: Land subsidence

Land subsidence is a slow-onset, gradual hazard, with far-reaching environmental, social and economic impacts.

19% of the global population and 12% of the global GDP could be impacted by subsidence. 👉https://t.co/F6llgXTdBb https://t.co/mzIBPeQ8fS

UNDRR

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In November, WWF #Arctic published a research brief that showed:

🛢️ Concerning trends in Arctic fossil fuel production & emissions
🛢️ Arctic oil & gas activities continue to expand

It's a call to action that cannot be ignored 🔗:
https://t.co/zgsfxnzdy9
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🌡️ 2024 saw repeated record breaking temperatures.

📈On 10 January, we're releasing the Global Climate Highlights, covering the key data from the 2024 climate, including temperature, sea ice and greenhouse gas data.

#CopernicusClimate https://t.co/q1mHQYBDKt

Copernicus ECMWF

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Water usage across global @WorldBank offices in fiscal year 2023 remained 23% lower than pre-pandemic levels.

Learn more -- in the #GRI2024 report: https://t.co/1b4r6B6fdg #CorporateResponsability https://t.co/8ERNwyYf3r

World Bank Climate

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#Wildfires are a natural and important contributor to the health of some forest ecosystems, but climate change is a driver of increased fire activity.

Learn how @globalforests is helping better protect and manage forests impacted by #ForestFires: https://t.co/Pk4W3y3jai https://t.co/GTASw52JMl

UN Biodiversity

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Last Monday-of-the-year mood ☺️ https://t.co/zA9dULZIqj

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2024 was a milestone year for FAO, driving #ClimateAction: raising millions, launching projects, publishing research, and developing tools.

From major UN events to innovations, FAO showcased solutions to global crises.

Discover more: https://t.co/G9mu8noyNo https://t.co/3zWkwfORwH

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

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RT @EU_MARE: Mislabeling of fish happens. Sometimes it’s a mix-up, sometimes fraud.

An EU-funded project, DNASeeker is ensuring what you pay for is really what’s on your plate. Here’s how: https://t.co/Ss2yUAVwAn https://t.co/q5HxVX0V8v

Copernicus Marine

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RT @CopernicusEU: Spanning over 155,000 hectares, the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in northeastern Brazil is a unique natural wonder known for its vast, undulating sand dunes with crystal-clear lagoons.

The image is from 15 September 2024 by #Sentinel2 ⤵️

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🌍 Ready to turn your passion for the planet into action? The free “Becoming a Climate Champion” e-course equips you with 5 essential skills:

✨ Leadership
📋 Project Management
💰 Resource Mobilization
🤝 Inclusivity
📣 Communications

👉 Enroll now: https://t.co/f9DsqVtciD https://t.co/jVx6bPybcc

UN Climate Change:Learn

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Nature sustains life. Yet, human activity is driving biodiversity loss at unprecedented rates.

Discover how the Global Biodiversity Framework directly links to the achievement of the #GlobalGoals. Check out @UNEP's new tool: https://t.co/99PL46Inm6 https://t.co/Fd3IGWqSlI

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🌿 Botswana’s National Ecosystem Assessment scoping report is here! It maps 6 vital ecosystems & their services, integrates traditional knowledge & supports sustainable development of the country through 2036.

Learn more: https://t.co/b4USefjgsb https://t.co/iXjH3JoguC

UNEP-WCMC

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RT @FAOKnowledge: About 50 000 wild species are used for food, energy, medicine, material & other purposes.

This includes many plants.

But often these plants are not sourced or used sustainably, which threatens #biodiversity.

🌱How @FAO is protecting them 👉 https://t.co/VuBsFjMjLX https://t.co/u9mM8sqjf0

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RT @antonioguterres: Even in the darkest days, I’ve seen hope power change.

There are no guarantees for what’s ahead in 2025.

But I pledge to stand with all those who are working to forge a more peaceful, equal, stable and healthy future for all people. https://t.co/wD28KQBq2S

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Invertebrates are key to wood decomposition! 🐛🪵

New study shows that these tiny creatures can speed up wood decay by up to 40% in the tropics.

Learn about the critical role of invertebrates in global carbon cycling🔗https://t.co/qdq3p8AnnP

#Trees4Resilience
Via @CIFOR_ICRAF

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Nature is doing its bit, it’s time we did ours to protect the planet and all its biodiversity 🌿🌎💚 https://t.co/L6R3aiiTek

Greenpeace International

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