A new report on wind energy in Africa found that it is playing a key role in energy supply - but its transformational potential remains untapped

North Africa leads in installed capacity because of the early onset of renewable energy in Egypt and Morocco bit.ly/46Z7g4W

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Cyclone #Tej is passing very near the island of Socotra en route toward eastern Yemen with Category 3 force. tropic.ssec.wisc.edu/

UW-Madison CIMSS

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Degraded Amazonian peatlands are overlooked carbon source

Unsustainable palm fruit harvesting turns Peru palm swamp peatlands into net emitters

Full story: ➡️ bit.ly/3F1wP9R #TreesPeoplePlanet

Via @CIFOR

UN Biodiversity

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10am AST Oct 22: Hurricane #Tammy is beginning to pull away from the northernmost Leeward Islands as it moves toward the NNW. However, hazardous marine conditions will persist through tonight across the northern #LeewardIslands and #Anegada Passage.

NHC_TAFB

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RT @VSinkevicius: In #Ukraine 🇺🇦 today!

For the “United for Justice, United for Nature” conference.

We can & will deliver the green recovery of Ukraine.

We keep working through all @EU_Commission channels, mobilising funds, knowledge & support to tackle the massive environmental crimes.

EU Environment

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Are you passionate about youth, food security, sustainability and making a difference in the world?

Don't miss the @World_FoodForum for a chance to be a part of the movement towards transforming our agrifood systems!

More info 👉bit.ly/WFF2023Reg

Via @FAO

UN Biodiversity

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Hurricane #Tammy Advisory 17: Tammy Pulling Away From the Northern Leeward Islands. hurricanes.gov

National Hurricane Center

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Where can you find the largest salt flat in the world? 🧂

With over 10 000 sq km, Salar de Uyuni, in Bolivia, was part of a giant prehistoric lake that dried out, leaving behind the salt flat.

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ESA Earth Observation

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Giant sequoia trees need fire to open their cones and spread seeds. 🌲 🔥

NASA satellites help @YosemiteNPS understand changing fire patterns and how they affect wildlife and natural wonders like the giant sequoias.

NASA Earth

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Sun Oct 22 1630 UTC: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Atlantic High Seas. More info: hurricanes.gov/text/MIAHSFAT…

NHC_TAFB

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Much of central Europe (and other parts of globe) gripped by late October heat, with many new records, eg #Romania.

2023 is a year of extremes.

Is #climatechange accelerating? @WCRP_climate Open Science Conference in Rwanda seeks answers.

🔗bit.ly/405BW2k

World Meteorological Organization

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The 🆕 @TNFD_ framework looks to help businesses understand & disclose nature-related issues.

But alongside risks due to nature depletion, the private sector could also open up a world of opportunity if it acts #ForNature 💸🌿🌍

Find out more ⤵️ tinyurl.com/2p8vdc3x

UNEP-WCMC

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Honduras’ water crisis is severe and growing.

As #ClimateWeekLAC unfolds, discover the role of forests and the commitment of young scientists in securing this precious resource into the future 🌲💧 🇭🇳 ow.ly/Ye9050PYR8N

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Restoring and protecting biodiversity is key to:

Better production
Better nutrition
Better environment
and a better life for all Explore @FAO 's initiatives to build a healthier planet. fao.org/climate-change/actio…… #Biodiversity #ClimateAction

Via @FAOclimate

UN Biodiversity

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🌡️🐘 The climate and biodiversity emergencies amplify each other, so must be solved together.

We need to urgently phase out #FossilFuels and ramp up clean energy systems. #NaturebasedSolutions are a powerful ally to go with those efforts.

IUCN

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Our study on transport infrastructure explores the need for holistic expansion plans that safeguard nature and mitigate emissions, alongside providing economic benefits 🌲

Read the full report 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H05LGwg0

UNEP-WCMC

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About 10% of the world’s forests (424 million ha) is allocated for #biodiversity conservation.

The rate of increase in the area of forest designated primarily for biodiversity conservation has slowed in the last 10 years. #FRA2020 #GFRA

Via @FAOForestry

UN Biodiversity

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Here’s 9 principles to prioritise people and nature instead of corporate profits and fossil fuel extraction ⬇️ greenpeace.org/international…

Greenpeace International

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