Recently I have been travelling through northern Kurdistan, and have met with Kurdish people from all different kinds of backgrounds. They told countless stories of the current systematic oppression and repression they face – especially from the Turkish state –, as well as a history full of massacres.

Destruction and exploitation of the nature – such as unlawful forest cutdowns, sacrificing zones for mining companies and fires – is one of the many tools used as part of the continuous attacks against the Kurds. This often leads to devastation of local communities and biodiversity as well as forced displacement. Erasure of culture and identity, state violence, political prisoners, forced displacement, ecocides and disappearances are just some examples of the discrimination people face on an everyday basis, as well as being denied the right to self determination and freedom.

To build genuine bridges of solidarity in Turkey, autonomy and self-governance for Kurdish regions are essential. The Kurdish people deserve the right to shape their own lives, culture, and communities.

Turkey must clarify its stance on the Kurds and other minority groups by enshrining their rights in the constitution. The government continues to use “terrorism” as a pretext to silence its political opponents. Tens of thousands of politically active individuals remain imprisoned without fair trials. International organizations such as the ECHR, UN, and Amnesty have condemned this and call for their release.

For a sustainable peace and a just future, the Kurds’ right to freedom and autonomy must be respected and the violent attacks against Kurdistan must end.

No one is free until everyone is free. Bijî Kurdistan!
#bijikurdistan #freekurdistan #climatejusticenow

Greta Thunberg

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Nov 27 | Long-period NW swell producing seas of 12 to 15 ft with period of 14 to 18 seconds is propagating through the north-central Atlantic subtropical waters. Highest seas can be found N of 27N E of 51W. The swell set will gradually subside through Thu. https://t.co/9Vvug4pn7C

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RT @UNBiodiversity: 🌿🌊Wetlands provide crucial ecosystem services, combat flooding, & support high #biodiversity!🦆

But they're disappearing fast: over 85% of the world's wetlands have already been lost.🐸

📷Explore 5 key facts about these ecosystems w/
@IPBES infographic! ⬇️ https://t.co/k9vlHExLKH

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The beauty and benefits of mangroves – it's endless🌊🌿💙

via @LewisPughFDN https://t.co/NFWX0bm0g2

UN Biodiversity

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RT @NOAA: (1/ 2) JUST IN: The 2024 Atlantic #HurricaneSeason ends on Nov. 30. It was an above-average season w/ 18 named storms, including 11 hurricanes, of which 5 intensified to be major:

https://t.co/hkM6ZOaSfF

#WeatherReadyNation @NWS https://t.co/wZxDdqLBMP

NOAA Research

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🚗To achieve net-zero by mid-century, we need a major shift in transportation. Clea Schumer, Associate at @wriclimate explains how redesigning cities and electrifying vehicles can put countries on the path to net zero.

Find out how: https://t.co/D1UwMe1ryh https://t.co/jlaa3dWlEE

WRI Climate

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RT @NOAA_GLERL: Why are #GreatLakes water levels going down? Are water temperatures warmer than normal? What kind of winter will we have?

Find these answers and more in our latest Q&A with NOAA GLERL scientists: https://t.co/OaU1DhGtJZ

#GreatLakes #GreatLakesSci https://t.co/WewZ7oC2Je

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RT @NOAANCEI: 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Check out our Thanksgiving-themed climate normal map, and plan your meal-day outfit accordingly. Need more details? Explore our U.S. climate normals: https://t.co/rYK2lnhrT7 #Thanksgiving2024 🍂 https://t.co/V1agsWT8oQ

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Having grown up in Chad, @ConservationOrg board member @hindououmar has taken on the cause of negotiating for her community internationally.

She joins @nytimes for a conversation on her efforts to support Indigenous Peoples in Chad and around the world. https://t.co/hob1QREpGG

Conservation Intl

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Enhanced color imagery of the U.S. this morning via @NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is tracking the weather systems moving across the country. There is a Marginal Risk for severe #thunderstorms today across parts of the Southeast, while #WinterStorm Warnings are up for parts of the central Rockies.

Latest: https://t.co/FdGeSaDQXa

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RT @andersen_inger: As we near the halfway point of #INC5 talks, strong support for a #PlasticsTreaty is clear.

At this evening's press conference I told media that I understand frustrations at the slow pace.

We need all members & participants to focus on striking a deal. Now is the time to move. https://t.co/RvYfFOkD3T

UN Biodiversity

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