the Amazon we have to tackle both global temperature increase and deforestation in the Amazon itself,” Prof. Nobre told a session of the World Climate Research Programme’s Open Science Conference in Kigali, Rwanda.

Sand and Dust Storms

The Caribbean region and South America are also vulnerable to dust storms, including incursions from the Sahara, which compound air quality problems.

Dust storms impact aviation and road transport; they reduce the performance of solar power plants and spread human pathogens, all of which negatively affect local and regional economies. The loss of soil nutrients costs agriculture more than US$ 8 billion

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dollars every year in the Pan-American region, according to a new WMO Airborne Dust Bulletin. It includes a map of dust vulnerability to support decision-makers in the region.

Urgent need for Action

The Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week is intended to contribute to the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement – a crucial step to renew worldwide ambition at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

An estimated 3,000 participants from across the region are expected to frame discussions around four key tracks, each designed to provide region-specific contributions.

It features four tracks will address challenges and solutions related to energy systems and industry; settlements, infrastructure and transport; land, ocean, food and water; as well as societies, health, livelihoods and economies, highlighting initiatives that are already underway and can be scaled up or implemented in the future.
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#ClimateWeekLAC takes place in #Panama.
The region is gripped by extreme heat, wildfires and the worst drought on record in the Amazon Basin.
Late-season tropical cyclones in Caribbean.
We urgently need #ClimateAction and #EarlyWarningsForAll
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In the last 50 years, the average number of extreme droughts has increased 233%.

A @WorldBank report examines the economic effects of these devastating events and highlights the need for long-term investments in drought resilience: wrld.bg/M8iZ50PKOjC #DroughtsAndDeficits

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RT @UNDPCambodia: Happy United Nations Day! Today, we celebrate an organization that reflects the world as it is and inspires us to imagine the world it can be. #UNDay: un.org/en/observances/un-day #UnitedNations #UNDay2023

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🤔 Did you know that pulses such as lentils and peas are a great source of plant-based protein and have a small water footprint?

Via @FAOAfrica

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Expect near-gale #winds and very rough #seas across the western Atlantic for the next few days. Marine interests in the region, including those near the #Bahamas and east of Florida need to monitor this developing situation and plan accordingly.

NHC_TAFB

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In this @CommerceGov video recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Weather Service forecaster Clair Ketchum shares what inspires him when faced with adversity. noaa.gov/stories/staff-spotl… #NDEAM @nws

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There is tremendous potential to fund ecosystem restoration in Europe through carbon financing. However, the reality is not so simple.

Our expert highlights the opportunities and challenges in understanding carbon markets in this blog ➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H05TQLg0

UNEP-WCMC

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RT @wwf_act: We can still save forests! A new WWF report spells out the solutions that countries need to act on as soon as possible: worldwildlife.org/stories/we…

World Wildlife Fund

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RT @NASA_Marshall: Light and bright!

Engineers from #NASAMarshall recently built and tested a 3D-printed rocket engine nozzle made of aluminum, making it lighter than conventional nozzles and setting the course for deep space flights that can carry more payloads.

MORE >> go.nasa.gov/3QnCrBI

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Tropical Cyclone Tej made landfall in Yemen and has quickly weakened.

This three day snapshot of the storm as it approached Yemen and made landfall was captured by NOAA-20.

CIRA

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🗓 SAVE THE DATE | ONLINE WORKSHOP
The workshop is an opportunity to discuss new methodologies for designing and implementing combined disaster risk reduction (#DRR) and climate change adaptation budget tagging and tracking.
Free registration ➡️ ow.ly/9bG050Q0cQc

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Our latest #ENSO blog examines how strong #ElNiño will get this winter. climate.gov/news-features/bl…

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