Did you know that widespread wildfires across Canada and droughts in the Amazon in 2023 released about the same amount of carbon to the atmosphere as North America’s total fossil fuel emissions?

A new study is looking into how extreme heat events weakens land’s power to absorb carbon: https://t.co/8zk6ih6lU7

ESA Earth Observation

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The Southern Ocean is a vital link between the world’s largest oceans, dispersing nutrients & oxygen globally and hosting unique species.

New @AntarcticaSouth report highlights why we need to #ProtectAntarctica: https://t.co/rPp4gCmWpd

via @MissionBlue https://t.co/o0L8jWuSxN

UN Biodiversity

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You may not know this, but nature is our greatest ally against the #ClimateCrisis.

As wildfires, floods, and droughts escalate, it's clear we need urgent action.

Nature is key to the solution—it’s time to truly value it. #COP29 #ActForOurPlanet https://t.co/qJlWRg3W7Z

WWF

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Climate change + urbanisation + poverty = ⬆️landslide risk

Rapid growth of informal settlements on steep hillsides increases risks of disaster.

But a new modelling tool that incorporates urbanisation factors could help protect at-risk neighbourhoods 👇
https://t.co/0wWIgoUQQH

UNDRR

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Tropical Storm #Sara Advisory 15: Heavy Rains Spreading Inland Over Portions of Belize and The Yucatan Peninsula. https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ

National Hurricane Center

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Sun Nov 17 1030 UTC: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Caribbean. More info: https://t.co/B4BuNHDgo4

NHC_TAFB

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Tropical Storm #Sara expected to make landfall in Belize later this morning. Here are the Key Messages. Visit https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb for details. https://t.co/QbV0yqk0o0

National Hurricane Center

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“Indigenous Peoples want to be part of the negotiations. We want to be heard and we want to be listened to.”

At #COP29, we asked Viktor, an Indigenous youth climate activist, about the expectations Indigenous Peoples have from the climate negotiations. https://t.co/wd9yClDOkp

UNDP Climate

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RT @Connect4Climate: In our latest #COP29 Expert Corner convo, @WorldBank Senior Managing Director @AxelVT_WB joins Grace Malie of the @Rising_Nations Initiative to discuss how climate is impacting island states like Tuvalu -- and what targeted funding can do to help. 💸

👉https://t.co/hAb0X9uQos https://t.co/42lYGFLr6c

World Bank Climate

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Plastic production has already reached unsustainable levels but it is set to nearly triple by 2050 if industry have their way.

A Global #PlasticsTreaty is our chance to turn off the taps. ⁠
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Add your name 👉 https://t.co/WdthKOV2V4 https://t.co/gSDVcYHW5G

Greenpeace International

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Nitrous oxide is 3rd most important greenhouse gas & most significant ozone-layer depleting substance emitted today​.

Ambitious action could reduce emissions by over 40% with benefits for #climate, the ozone layer & air quality.

Global N₂O Assessment ➡️https://t.co/tf1z5cykcS https://t.co/whRftYDT0b

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

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A few degrees—1.5°C, 2°C, or more—could define humanity's future.

We still have a chance to reach the 1.5°C goal, but time is running out.

Decisive climate action is essential. #ItsPossible

via @UNFCCC https://t.co/mGqKtAvgLl

UN Biodiversity

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A new global assessment covering all reef-building corals found 44% are at risk of extinction.
 
Found in shallow, warm water habitats, #ClimateChange is their main threat.
 
Discover the actions needed to save them in a new @IUCNRedList update.
https://t.co/5GwtttPDbh

#COP29 https://t.co/FQz2UkmXdo

IUCN

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Water scarcity and unpredictable weather are pushing rural households in Sri Lanka deeper into poverty.

A community-led effort is restoring centuries-old irrigation systems, reviving agriculture and securing water year-round: https://t.co/eEVRh5TmF0 #COP29 https://t.co/sWpyeSLplI

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RT @FAOInnovation: In Azerbaijan, a traditional nomadic lifestyle is evolving.

With @FAO's support, Mahammad’s dairy cooperative is embracing modern techniques, empowering families & boosting local food security.

Discover their journey to sustainable growth ➡️ https://t.co/Dz2lVDPrA2

#COP29 https://t.co/lKi79gH6Kn

FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

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🚨 30 DAYS TO GO!

The @IPBES #NexusAssessment Report on interlinkages among #biodiversity, water, food, health & climate change is planned to launch on 17 December

✅ 165 experts from 57 countries

✅ 6,500 references

✅ 3 years of work

Find out more: https://t.co/sOhFBunLkQ https://t.co/HBXDeJZBO4

ipbes

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