According to researchers at McGill University, a single plastic teabag submerged in brewing temperature water can release 11.6 billion #microplastics.
#TiredEarth#PlasticPollution
"Human hunger is the enemy of our forests. When we help local people to plant forests and manage them sustainably, we also create jobs and prosperity. That is why the way out of the climate crisis leads directly to our forests," demanded DFWR President Georg Schirmbeck.💚🌳🌲🍀💚
What are some high-impact localization policies and partnerships for the goals currently in place?
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New season, new styles, buy more, move on, throw away – fast fashion pollutes land & seas, exacerbating biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse.
But a sustainable fashion future is possible. Get ideas from the Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook: https://t.co/EtYoAvOCxg
“The decisions you take over the coming days could help us chart a safer course.”
At the 80th session of Marine Environment Protection Committee, @antonioguterres urges the shipping industry to accelerate efforts toward achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
A special edition of the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023 will be launched next week!
Learn about the SDG progress and policy recommendations needed to bring the world on track to achieve the #SDGs by 2030: https://t.co/TBBnh9QDAq @UNStats
#COP28 cannot bring about the ambitious action we need to avoid #climate breakdown if it is held in an environment where the host state restricts the #freedomofexpression of participants, has a track record of throttling civil society. @Amnesty#UAE#UAE94
Water levels in rivers & reservoirs are becoming more erratic due to climate change, impacting cargo transport by boat. Shallow rivers and unpredictable conditions force ships to carry less cargo, affecting trade & economies. We must adapt to changes in climate. #GreenTransport
Plastic's in everything: rivers, oceans, food and even the air we breathe. We need to act before it's too late.
We demand an ambitious global #PlasticsTreaty from world leaders. ⏰
Let's #StopPlasticPollution now. RT if you're with us! #INC2
Before you dump, think twice. 🚮 Did you know that plastic waste can persist for hundreds of years, posing a grave threat to life and the environment? Together, we can make a difference by choosing sustainable alternatives. 🌍♻️
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The harmful effects of single-use plastics on wildlife & ecosystems cannot be ignored. We need a comprehensive international treaty to tackle this urgent issue. Let's find innovative solutions to reduce plastic pollution & protect our precious biodiversity. #StopPlasticPollution
The #PacificIslands face the brunt of plastic pollution, with constant debris washing ashore. It's time for collective action! A global treaty can reinforce local efforts, strengthen waste management systems & halt the inflow of plastic waste. #CleanOceans#StopPlasticPollution
Indigenous communities, with their deep-rooted cultural heritage, hold the key to unlocking sustainable solutions for forest conservation. Their sustainable management approaches offer a blueprint for sustainable development that preserves biodiversity. #ConservationHeroes#SDGs
Corruption's impact extends beyond financial aspects. It contributes to the loss of natural resources, exacerbates poverty & inequality, crumbles trust & social cohesion, while undermining economic & political stability. #EndCorruption#GlobalImpact#SDGs
#Plasticconsumption is set to triple by 2060,osing a grave threat to our #environment.The projected increase in #singleuseplastics demands immediate action!Hats off to the #PacificIslands for taking the lead in implementing bans and restrictions,setting a great example to follow!
Satellite imagery reveals the troubling impact of #climatechange on #HudsonBay's sea ice. In just 16 days a drastic decrease was recorded. With dwindling ice, polar bears face challenges in hunting for their prey, leading to a decline in their population. #ClimateChange
Depressing Google Earth time-lapse images present a somber view of how our planet is being transformed by #urbanization, natural hazards, weather phenomena, and the consequences of #globalwarming. This should compel us all to take action. #climateaction
#Corruption has a significant toll, extending beyond financial implications. Its detrimental effects include the loss of natural resources, heightened poverty & inequality, weakened social cohesion & compromised economic & political stability. #SDGs#GlobalGoals#2030Agenda
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