The world has powerful tools to address biodiversity loss and climate change: the Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF), the #ParisAgreement, and the #GobalGoals.
Synergies in implementation are crucial to put the world on a path to #PeaceWithNature. #COP16Colombia delivered ⬇️
She is life.
Our future.
Our responsibility.
She is our ocean. 🌊
And though she faces growing threats, we still have the power to protect her. But we must #ActNow. Our voices and choices matter.
Sunday is UN World Oceans Day. https://t.co/wmZGFf0mPc
#SaveOurOcean
As floods & droughts continue to wreak havoc on the planet, investing in wetlands will prevent far more significant costs in the future.
Each restored wetland means fewer disasters & a stronger foundation for resilience.
@africarenewal explains: https://t.co/M1zce35leT
Did you know that blue carbon spaces like #mangroves store more carbon than forests?
Protecting them is key for climate action.
Learn how the Blue Carbon Deck is promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration for these ecosystems.
🔗: https://t.co/Isc4Z8RfkO
#Trees4Resilience
News on the (soil) horizon!
The 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ World’s Soil Resources Status Report is underway driven by + 60 lead authors and 150 contributing authors, supported by governments worldwide #SoilHealth#GlobalSoilPartnership#ITPS#SWSR2025
Read more 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
https://t.co/Lu6kCEP8md
Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions. These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils.
More info on the many benefits of mangroves: https://t.co/DjTfas16k7… https://t.co/YQWhekT7z3
via @UNEP
Nature based solutions (NBS) have a lot to offer sub-Saharan Africa, like:
☀️Reduced extreme heat
💧Improved water security
🌱New green jobs
A new report from WRI and @WorldBank via @GFDRR shows where NBS has already taken root, and what's needed to scale. Read more: https://t.co/gvcCbTshsg
Indigenous Peoples are the stewards of #biodiversity. How can we better engage & support them?
This publication outlines approaches to empowering Indigenous Peoples and local communities in wildlife & food security management.
Download: 🔗 https://t.co/V3ZKWq3Czd
#SWMProgramme
UNEP is at the forefront of ecosystem restoration—tackling soil erosion, bringing back biodiversity, reviving freshwater ecosystems, and supporting communities to protect nature and its valued services.
Explore more: https://t.co/J4HW0Jub3T
via @UNEP
Every fraction of a degree matters.
Rising temperatures put marine life and coastal ecosystems at risk of irreversible loss.
Urgent #ClimateAction is needed to #SaveOurOcean.
https://t.co/2LD0D2V00X
So let us get this straight… The Trump Administration is cutting off funding for clean energy and disaster relief, but fossil fuel companies still get billions in subsidies?
How convenient.
Congress, do something to protect your constituents: https://t.co/4iH52TiHbG
The Trump Administration wants to open 625 million acres of ocean to oil and gas drilling. But environmental groups are fighting back because clean water, healthy beaches, and the livelihoods of coastal communities are on the line. https://t.co/gvoPS9HnkU
Wondering how to develop novel #ResearchHypotheses or articulate #ExperimentalDesign steps?
Use #Scigent, a BioScience AI agent being developed specifically for this.
Try out the Scigent-MVP, and share the Hypothesis you chose to move forward with: https://t.co/WmKOW1Af0k
Leading Cities proudly serves as an official nominator for The Earthshot Prize 2024 - an initiative dedicated to identifying solutions that will restore our planet within this decade. #LaunchPad11 members are invited to apply: https://t.co/QoJ9xBUiMW
It is an honor to be in the #Top100 of the Eastern @QBE 2023 #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge. From over 650 applicants, @LeadingCities has selected our #smartcitysolution to receive 2 months of web-based education and a possible pilot project prize of up to $150,000!
It is an honor to be in the #Top100 of the Eastern @QBE 2023 #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge. From over 650 applicants, @LeadingCities has selected our #smartcitysolution to receive 2 months of web-based education and a possible pilot project prize of up to $150,000!
TOMORROW IS THE DAY! We cannot be more excited about the commencement of the 2023 @QBE#AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, with the first introduction event kicking off tomorrow!
See everyone in the #metaverse 😆