Hurricane #Hilary exploded over the past 24 hours and is now a huge Category 4 storm with a well-defined eye traveling north, as seen in this #GOESWest 1-minute IR imagery.
NHC updates at nhc.noaa.gov/?epac
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Our ocean is in danger. 17+ million tons of plastic entered the ocean in 2021.

Reduce plastic waste to #SaveOurOcean. Stop using straws. Try using a shampoo bar instead of bottles of liquid shampoo. Small steps matter. #ActNow #SDG14

Learn more⬇️ un.org/en/actnow/ten-actions @UN

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#GEFassembly2023 is expected to launch a new funding source for protecting endangered species and ecosystems: the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Learn more about why this fund will be critical for people and planet🦒:

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RT @NWS: #Hilary 🧵: Rainfall impacts from Hurricane Hilary within the Southwestern United States are expected to peak this weekend into Monday. Flash, urban, and arroyo flooding is expected with the potential for significant impacts.

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The #ForestFarmFacility works to amplify the power of forest and farm producer groups.

Find out more about its work and impact in numbers here

👉 bit.ly/3Y7tQoW @FFP_AgriCord @IUCN @IIED

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The findings from the first #GlobalStocktake at #COP28 will send an unequivocal signal that countries must put forward ambitious climate plans in 2025 that align with the best science. 📝

But what needs to happen before then?

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3qgZTG9

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DYK: #Seaweed products have the potential to sequester carbon and uplift coastal communities. Discover the growth opportunities in the seaweed market and its impact on the environment: openknowledge.worldbank.org/… #GlobalSeaweedMarkets #PROBLUE_Oceans

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While it's still dark over the west coast of North America, @NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ is keeping a close eye on powerful #HurricaneHilary, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 145 mph.

This GeoColor/#GLM composite imagery of #Hilary shows the distinct eye and frequent lightning around the hurricane.

Latest: nhc.noaa.gov/?epac
Hurricane #Hilary Advisory 8A: Hilary Remains a Large and Powerful Category 4 Hurricane. Significant Flooding Impacts Possible Across Portions of The Baja California Peninsula and the Southwestern United States. hurricanes.gov - NHC Eastern Pacific

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💡 It's #DRRquiz time! Risk Safari series. 🦓🦌🦒🦏

We can refer to risks easily observable but difficult to address as…
- White elephant risks
- Red fish risks
- Black cat risks

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#DYK that with access to energy, women can:

🔵Become more independent 
🟢Contribute to household wellbeing and income.
🔵Get trained and increase their knowledge

Learn more ⬇️ unccelearn.org/course/view.p…

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Have you seen the 6th #C3S General Assembly's agenda?

Day 2 includes interesting sessions on #hydrology, climate predictions & projections & energy hub with speakers from @WMO, @ECMWF, @EIB & @SMHI among many others.

📍🇨🇿 Brno, Czechia
🗓️ 12-14 Sept
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RT @UNEP: Leaders will gather in Vancouver for the #GEFassembly2023 next week with the goal of charting a path to end nature loss & advance #ClimateAction.

The Assembly will include the launch of the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund #ForNature.

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🌀 The longest cyclone ever recorded in history in Mozambique
☀️ 13 consecutive dry years in Chile
💧 Millions affected by flooding in India

See in pictures how the devastating loss and damage caused by #ClimateChange can look around the world: go.undp.org/r886 @UNDP

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Freshwater ecosystems are of tremendous value and offer multiple benefits. We need to incorporate robust restoration measures to safeguard them 🏞️

Learn more about these ecosystems here 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H04SsFl0 #GenerationRestoration

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This Total Precipitable Water profile of #HurricaneHilary sheds insight into flooding concerns for Mexico's Baja California Peninsula and the southwestern U.S. where #Hilary is expected to produce widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches with isolated totals up to 10 inches.

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Extreme weather is "the new norm."
WMO has new roundup of yet more heatwaves, national and station temperature records, devastating wildfires, as well as major flood impacts from hurricane #Hilary #StateofClimate #EarlyWarningsForAll
🔗bit.ly/45fkvOB
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RT @theGEF: #DYK: At least 25% of the world's land surface is owned or managed by #IndigenousPeoples 🌍

Conservation efforts must therefore be inclusive and utilize Indigenous Peoples' expertise and knowledge.

➡️ wrld.bg/glE850PA0Vv #GEFassembly2023 @IPsLeadNature

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RT @noaaocean: Harmful algal blooms can be toxic to people and damage the economy. So why do they form, and what can we do to stop them? oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/…
Image: ESA

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