How does the World Bank support countries to act on climate and end poverty on a livable planet? Watch the discussion with @WorldBank President Ajay Banga at #WBmeetings: wrld.bg/USi350PXUJZ

World Bank Climate

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Tropical Storm #Tammy Advisory 7A: Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters Investigating Tammy. Tropical Storm Conditions and Heavy Rain Expected to Begin Later Today Across Portions of the Lesser Antilles. hurricanes.gov

National Hurricane Center

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International research conference considers accelerating pace of climate change
A once-in-a-decade international research conference will discuss changes in the Earth’s climate system which will reverberate for centuries and even thousands of years, and which are impacting lives on a daily basis now.

The Open Science Conference of the World Climate Research Programme brings together more than 1400 experts in a concerted effort to ensure that advances in climate science keep up with the speed of climate change and help support a more sustainable future for the planet.

It is hosted by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) on behalf of the Government of Rwanda and the University of Rwanda, from 23 to 27 October 2023 in Kigali. It is in hybrid format.

The Open Science Conference takes place at a critical time of prolonged and unprecedented heat both on land and at sea. September temperatures were literally off the charts. Antarctic sea ice extent is record low, and by a huge amount. Greenhouse gas concentrations, which are driving the change, remain at a record high.

The dramatic climate events of this year have prompted many questions as to whether Earth is witnessing a more rapid shift of the climate to a warmer state, and whether there has been a fundamental change in atmospheric and ocean circulation patterns.

There is also growing discussion about whether we are approaching some key “tipping points” - rapid and/or irreversible change in ice sheets, sea-ice, forests, coral reefs and other key components of the Earth system.

“We urgently need transformative actions to ensure a sustainable future. Decision makers require robust climate science to understand, predict, and plan for the impacts of climate change. Now, in what will surely be the warmest year on record, WCRP is convening this conference to discuss the latest advances in climate science and how to ensure that actionable and context-relevant climate information is available to all.” says conference co-chair Detlef Stammer.

“This conference is taking place in the heart of Africa, where, as with other places in the Global South, there is inadequate research funding in the same places where society is disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. We need to find ways to shift the balance so that researchers in the Global South can supplement their local knowledge with the tools, data, information, and expertise needed to adapt to and mitigate climate change impacts on their own terms. The early and mid-career researchers of today will be the key, as they will be our future leaders. We need to invest in them and let them lead the way,” says Helen Cleugh, the other co-chair.

The outcome of discussions will culminate with the “Kigali Declaration” – a conference statement that will be submitted to the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) taking place in the United Arab Emirates in December 2023.

An Early and Mid-Career Researchers Symposium will foster future scientific leadership. Meeting in the heart of the African continent will promote strong engagement with research communities, stakeholders and practitioners from the region.

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Conference themes

There are three major themes:

Advances in Climate Research: progress and future challenges in understanding Earth's climate system.

Sessions include:

* Climate variability, predictability and prediction
* Global and regional monsoons
* Polar processes and change
* Rapid and/or irreversible changes in the climate system
* Atmosphere-land and ocean-atmosphere interactions
* Advances in climate observations and regional climate modelling.

Human Interactions with Climate: key drivers and impacts of c[...]

#Wetlands are the unseen treasures of ecotourism:

📷 They attract tourists
🏞️ Boost local economies
🌴Open job avenues for communities

By preserving wetlands, we're promoting #SDG8 ensuring decent work and economic growth.

Via @RamsarConv

UN Biodiversity

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What are Natural Capital Accounts? 🏞️

They are a useful tool that quantifies the stocks of ecosystems to enable decision-makers to accurately value how we can benefit from nature.

Learn more about NCA through our project in Uganda ➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H05GydL0

UNEP-WCMC

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This November the iconic @gp_warrior will be making its way to the Philippines demanding #ClimateJusticeForAll. There'll be a lot happening so watch this space or follow @gpph for more!

Greenpeace International

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This is what it would look like if sloths could protest. But unfortunately, they can't. 🦥🪧

Sloths might not join marches, but their slow-paced lifestyle can still teach us a lot.

Ahead of #SlothDay, let's learn from them, slow down and make choices that protect our 🌍

EU Climate Action

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🌍 As we look ahead to #UNCCDCOP16 in Saudi Arabia in 2024, let's take inspiration from the country's latest commitment to conserve 30,000 sq km of land and plant 10,000 trees. #UNited4Land @MbSofKSA

Learn more ⬇️ thenationalnews.com/gulf-new…

Via @UNCCD

UN Biodiversity

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Did you know?

Urban forests and trees can reduce air temperature by up to 8 degrees Celsius #WFUF2023 #GreenCities

FAO Forestry

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This @CopernicusEU #Sentinel1 composite image combines hundreds of radar images acquired from 2020 to 2022 to highlight the amount of ships entering, exiting or waiting to pass through the canal:

🔵 2020
🟢 2021
🔴 2022

You can clearly see it has been a busy canal. However, this year Panama has been experiencing one of its driest seasons on record, leading to a reduction on the number of ships allowed to enter the canal per day.
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ESA Earth Observation

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RT @fossilfreeLDN: BREAKING: we’ve blocked the doors of Barclays HQ in Canary Wharf

Europe’s biggest fossil fuel funder since the Paris Agreement

Shame on @Barclays. #OilyMoneyOut

Greenpeace International

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RT @StopCambo: We're outside of the Norwegian embassy w/ Norwegian & UK activists calling out @Equinor's climate crimes. @Equinor is Norway's *state-owned* oil giant.

While Norway portrays itself as a climate leader, they profit from @equinor opening up fossil fuel projects across the world.

Greenpeace International

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RT @GreenpeaceUK: Serious question - why are climate activists like Greta being arrested for protesting corporate greed, while oil CEOs trash the planet and get off scot-free?

Greenpeace International

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Week 270. Today we strike in solidarity with Palestine and Gaza. The world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected. #FreePalestine #IStandWithPalestine #StandWithGaza #FridaysForFuture
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Greta Thunberg

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Territories and areas conserved by Indigenous peoples & local communities are estimated to cover at least 21% of the world’s land.

📍Mapeo for #ICCAs helps them map the territories & areas they are conserving, on their own terms.

Learn more 🔗 eu1.hubs.ly/H05Gyjh0

UNEP-WCMC

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