IUCN has adopted the first-ever global policy on synthetic biology and nature conservation.

The policy was adopted by IUCN’s highest decision-making body, its Members’ Assembly, comprising the Union's Governmental, Non-Governmental, and Indigenous Peoples' Organisations, at the #IUCNcongress in Abu Dhabi.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/QXlLGZ7OsA

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RT @WRIClimate: By #COP30, countries must deliver ambitious climate plans and translate them into real #ClimateAction. This looks like:

🏢 resilient infrastructure
🚈 Greening transport
✅ Just & equitable transition

Mark Bynoe, @CARICOMClimate, explains: https://t.co/XevEG8TWec
#ACT2025 https://t.co/wmKTjtMxeW

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Our NCAR Mesa Lab in #Boulder is CLOSED to the public tomorrow and Sunday for building maintenance. However, our parking lot and trails are still open for visitors to enjoy. Our free exhibits + tours will reopen Monday.

NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

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📢Join a @FAO webinar on sustainable forest-based bioeconomy approaches: Building the future: Innovative wood solutions for carbon neutrality and sustainable bioeconomy.

🗓️ 20 October 2025
⏰ 15.00–16.30 UTC+2
Register here🔗 https://t.co/YQNywkY5X1

@IUFRO @mmm_fi @BML_gv_at https://t.co/btP73jx0t9

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🌿#SBSTTA27 and #SB8J1 are starting soon in Panama City, Panama.

In preparation for these meetings, make sure to check out the many side events that will take place:
👉 https://t.co/eQPv3CPQXT https://t.co/ue51dD0Gdb

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🌍 Adaptation vs. Mitigation? It’s not either/or.

@WRIClimate found 50%+ of 300+ #adaptation projects also cut emissions through climate-smart farming, greener cities & resilient renewables.

Both can happen at once — explore 6 strategies 👉 https://t.co/RDVdR6A46Z https://t.co/Z92P99v4KI

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📢 Save the date!

Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Pollinators Initiative 🐝🌼

🗓️ Monday 20 October 2025
⏰ 13:15 EST
📍PLENARY HALL at #SBSTTA27

🔗 https://t.co/RwrRaLTIj7 https://t.co/XLdAItDBTF

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In the #CentralAfricanRepublic, communities are turning flood-prone areas into sources of income and resilience. 🌱

This #EndPoverty Day, see how the @WorldBank, with @GFDRR support, is helping build livelihoods that last: https://t.co/mKQ9UF5vZD https://t.co/7Tzofo6ZYV

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RT @theGCF: Protecting people is smart climate policy and investment.

This #EndPoverty Day, explore how GCF–@FAO are integrating social protection into climate investments to strengthen resilience and deliver inclusive impact.

Read more ▶️ https://t.co/Pk172hNNft https://t.co/57jXUOzSLV

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

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🗓️ From 20 - 23 October, WMO will hold an Extraordinary Session of Congress that you can tune in to live.

🔗 More information: https://t.co/3bcT1tX1ks

#WMO75 #ScienceForAction https://t.co/IbCbjGv3UL

World Meteorological Organization

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NHC Tropical Weather Outlook (Fri, Oct 17, 2025)

NHC Senior Hurricane Specialist Jack Beven and Meteorologist Matt Onderlinde discuss the development potential of a tropical wave that is expected to move into the Caribbean Sea early next week. Be sure to visit https://t.co/Wq6ZtKfHp9 for the latest tropical weather info.

National Hurricane Center

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🌪️ The disaster–poverty cycle keeps vulnerable communities trapped — each crisis deepens poverty & increases risk.

To end poverty, we must invest in resilience for all. 📈

Trusted resources on DRR & poverty 👉 https://t.co/wzNyHZ0BfT #EndPovertyDay #ResiliencePays https://t.co/LE9z2RM43W

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In early October, a strong system brought heavy snow to the Himalayas, including 23 ft (7 m) to the base of Mt. Everest.

This imagery compares before and after the snowfall. https://t.co/SNc1Pjcvmy

CIRA

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Not all emissions can be erased on the road to net zero 🌍

So how should countries handle these hard-to-abate, “residual” emissions? Learn how smart carbon-removal planning can help achieve net zero, without overreliance: https://t.co/0TOYRweu7o

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