It might be cheating to do it from space... but here's our entry for #WorldPhotographyDay2024 😅

This year the theme is "a photo or video taken on August 19th, to capture an entire day around the world from as many points of view as we can" . What do you think, did we get it right?

📸 @eumetsat Meteosat 0 degree Natural colour on 17 August

ESA Earth Observation

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RT @NHC_Atlantic: 5am Aug 18: Tropical Storm #Ernesto continues to produce dangerous beach conditions along the U.S East coast. Visit https://t.co/JttG4XipJ4 for the latest beach forecast. For the latest information on Ernesto visit https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ https://t.co/62v1bUa5Wl

NHC_TAFB

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A credible net zero commitment for a bank should​:

1. be embedded in its governance structure​
2. not use carbon credits a replacement for reducing actual emissions​

See how 25 banks' commitments stack up: https://t.co/vLUkamV8ou https://t.co/1T6HtnhzHu

WRI Climate

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Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the biggest causes of biodiversity loss and species extinctions, and #ClimateChange compounds the problem.

We need solutions that consider the links between the two issues.

@IUCN Issues Brief explains https://t.co/MG9CA4HFt2

UN Biodiversity

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Coastal development, overfishing, agricultural pollution and marine heatwaves intensified due to #ClimateChange pose serious threats to the seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean. 🌊🌿

Here's why seagrass meadows are important: https://t.co/KWOmlRAGmJ https://t.co/yFS46oQVqr

UNEP-WCMC

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RT @UNBiodiversity: It's time to see water differently

We're facing a water crisis, with more frequent droughts & floods. That's why the EU boasts strong cutting-edge technologies to safeguard water

Let's transform the way 💧 is managed, used & valued 📷https://t.co/MO5ucJSQuM

via @EU_ENV https://t.co/0pbWLFRnbI

EU Environment

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RT @UN: Orangutans are critically endangered due to climate change, habitat loss, poaching, deforestation, and other threats.

On Monday's #OrangutanDay, help spread the word on the importance of protecting these animals.

More from @UNEP: https://t.co/SJmH6U6e2Z https://t.co/lxpol1GdzX

ipbes

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#DYK that transparent reporting is crucial in tackling the climate crisis?

Imogen Stevens @CDP emphasizes the importance of data to enable stronger climate policies📊

“We need information across companies, cities, states, regions and governments to enable better #climateaction” https://t.co/mDmxFragT0

UN Climate Change

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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: https://t.co/x7F2o4PDlK https://t.co/0GfTBocDxB

ipbes

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Boosting climate action in agriculture and land use is essential.

The #SCALAprogramme supports 12+ countries in enhancing adaptation, reducing GHG emissions, all while advancing #SDGs.

Learn more: https://t.co/zEy1xrPYaI

via @IKI_germany @FAOclimate

UN Biodiversity

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We need to reduce the number of people affected by disasters ➡️ This is what Target B of the #SendaiFramework aims to do by 2030 ✅

https://t.co/PzQJBReoLN https://t.co/W9TfemzgEq

UNDRR

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🪸The #GreatBarrierReef is in danger. New research shows it experienced its hottest temperatures in 400 years this year. #ClimateChange, threatens the survival of this ecosystem.

Read more👉
https://t.co/Pe8X1ZfTkR
Via @Nature

Red List of Ecosystems

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RT @IPCC_CH: How do we know humans are responsible for #climatechange?

#IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report shows that the dominant role of humans in driving recent climate change is clear. This is based on a synthesis of information from multiple lines of evidence.

➡️ https://t.co/qy5ZEedhB0 https://t.co/G3DSxudkZi

ESA Earth Observation

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Today at 16.00 CET!

#vitalsites webinar series: Governance, Equity and Rights in the 30x30 Target.

Enrol: https://t.co/0BrlmV2x9h

@IUCN @IUCN_WCPA #30x30 @IUCN_GovRights https://t.co/zLH271e8eh

IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas

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RT @UNEP_Russian: Орангутанги находятся под угрозой исчезновения из-за последствий #изменениеклимата, утраты среды обитания и мн. др.
Как Партнерство ЮНЕП по выживанию человекообразных обезьян совместно с #BiodiversityPlan решает эту проблему: https://t.co/UQXuSGcW8f

Еще: https://t.co/PsWWy72SJx https://t.co/OAqeCzxfWU

Секретариат ООН по климату

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Five strategies to #InvestInPeople to combat climate change:
https://t.co/rnGAhrK0Vp safety nets
2.Resilient health & education services
https://t.co/VPzVEhqXAG for climate action
4.Skills development
5.Empowering people for green jobs

Learn more: https://t.co/mWEaWlSyEX https://t.co/IkXQtdQHv4

World Bank Climate

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Enrol in a free new online course with @‌FAO's elearning Academy!

An introduction to urban and peri-urban forestry

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#GreenCities https://t.co/IxLVNvwV3C

FAO Forestry

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#Ernesto weakened to a tropical storm over the weekend, but has since regained hurricane strength. @NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is continuing to monitor #HurricaneErnesto, which is bringing the risk for dangerous rip currents to much of the U.S. East Coast.

Latest: https://t.co/g8o6QiSK83

NOAA Satellites

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