WMO #StateofClimate Report in South-West Pacific region shows economic costs of around US$ 8.5 billion from flood events in 2022, 3 x more compared to 2021.

Flood events also accounted for 70% of the 35 natural hazards reported in the region.

Read more 🔗bit.ly/SWPacific

World Meteorological Organization

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Indigenous peoples are crucial stakeholders as well as rights holders in the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

They are also recognized as the best guardians of forests.

Read more: un-redd.org/document-library……

Via @unredd

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Hurricane Hilary has strengthened to a major, category three storm.

This hi-res imagery shows deep convection wrapping around its eye before sunset.

CIRA

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DYK that acute #AirPollution events caused by wildfires or sand and dust storms are likely to become worse with climate change?

Learn how the @WorldBank is supporting countries in Europe and Central Asia for cleaner air + healthy people & planet: wrld.bg/EBWN50PzCJo

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Wildfires around Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories of Canada seen Wednesday.

These fires have caused evacuations for thousands of residents in the city and surrounding area.

CIRA

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RT @UNEP: “It is a great injustice that Africa, which has contributed the least to climate change, is poised to suffer the most.” @UN Assistant Secretary-General @mremae calls for greater global support in tackling the triple planetary crisis at #AMCEN. unep.org/news-and-stories/sp…

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RT @UNUEHS: Our oceans face unprecedented challenges.

It's time to work to restore oceans & coasts by
🔵Reducing pressure on them
🔵Letting them recover naturally
🔵Restoring coral reefs and other key habitats

Learn how you can be part of #GenerationRestoration: decadeonrestoration.org/

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Despite La Niña conditions, marine heatwaves occurred in various parts of the South-West Pacific in 2022. Rising ocean heat and acidification threatens ecosystems and livelihoods.

🗣️: #StateOfClimate

🔗bit.ly/SWPacific

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Against the odds, people are fighting! 💙🙏

Pasifika people are on the frontlines of the stark, heartbreaking reality of the #ClimateCrisis, from Fiji to Kiribati, and Tuvalu to Samoa. bit.ly/3OHle3X

Greenpeace International

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We need #ClimateJustice for those who contributed the least to the climate crisis yet have been disproportionately affected by it.

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RT @GreenpeaceAP: Community members are taking action across the country this week to demand big brands like @Bunnings, @Coles and @ALDIAustralia drive down their emissions and commit to 100% electric cars and trucks and power them with renewables☀️🍃

📸: Glenn Ellard

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Wildfires showing increased activity this evening across southern British Columbia.

CIRA

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Good governance and preparation are key to reducing the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.
Of the 7 #SendaiFramework targets, Target D focuses on reducing disaster damage to critical infrastructure. Here's what that means ➡️ bit.ly/3FRG0HI

UNDRR

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#WWWeek underscores the role of 💧 water #SDG6 at the ❤️ of sustainable development.

@‌UNDP and local & global partners apply both indigenous knowledge and new solutions to ensure safe, reliable, equitable access to clean water resources for all 🌎

More: undp.org/water

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Our ecosystems bring so many benefits.

🟢Peatlands store 30% of global soil carbon.

🟢Forests are home to 80% of biodiversity on land.

But they face the threat of degradation. #GenerationRestoration will work to halt 🛑 this degradation: decadeonrestoration.org/

IUCN

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Do you have experience in developing & implementing computer application systems?

Would you like to work #ForNature? 🤔

Become the next @IPBES Information Management Assistant & join our Secretariat in Bonn 🇩🇪

Apply before 30 August⬇️ inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS…

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Gender-responsive policies can ensure that women are able to equally benefit from the sustainable use of biodiversity and fulfill their potential as environmental custodians.

The NEA Initiative demonstrates biodiversity conservation and gender equality➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H04Srgj0

UNEP-WCMC

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RT @REA_research: Rivers, lakes, the sea... these are some of the ways we cool off in summer 🌞

But these waterways are threatened by pollution & biodiversity loss

That's why we support over 500 research projects that contribute to #MissionOcean 🌊

More: europa.eu/!mPMTRy #EUMissions

EU green research

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RT @eumetsat: Not long left to take advantage of the standard registration fee for the #EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference in #Malmö! 🇸🇪
Don't miss out on sharing your experience & knowledge with the meteorological & scientific community.
Sign up by 21 Aug: bit.ly/EMSC2023

ECMWF

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RT @CopernicusEU: Thanks to #IMO2020, a recent global shipping regulation, SO2 emissions from shipping have been decreasing since 2020 🚢

But could this reduction be behind extreme heatwaves in the North Atlantic and Europe? #Copernicus scientists are investigating: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/aer…

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