Take a minute to think about our oceans...
πOceans act as the largest carbon sink in the π
πOceans host 80% of life on the π
πOceans provide half of the πβs oxygen
The health of our oceans affects us all.
Via @FAO
Although they account for an estimated 5% of the global population, #IndigenousPeoples steward at least 25% of the worldβs land, which contains much of the planetβs biodiversity.
Protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples.π³
#ForPeopleForPlanet
πΈ@UNDPClimate
(2) European Heat Wave:
Today exceptional 46.7C at Nuraminis in Sardinia is the new 2023 European highest
All time records:
SPAIN
44.2 Malaga AP tied
40.8 Ceuta
FRANCE
39.2 Cannes
ITALY
46.2 Decimomannu
43.0 Olbia
ALBANIA
40.4 Durres
Extreme weather events wreak havoc and claim lives globally.
Early warning systems are critical for adapting to the #ClimateCrisis & protecting lives and livelihoods from floods, heatwaves, storms, and other disasters. #EarlyWarningsForAll
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Soil is where our food begins.
Improving soil fertility is critical for biodiversity as it provides essential nutrients to sustain plant growth.
#GenerationRestoration
On #MandelaDay, let's remember Nelson Mandelaβs legacy and continue to be inspired by his spirit of humanity, dignity and justice.
With the #GlobalGoals as our guide, we can create a more equal, sustainable and inclusive world, leaving no one behind.
π«π’οΈ No room for fossil fuel executives at climate negotiation tables. Their actions must align with their words before we engage with them. #COP28
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On #InternationalJusticeDay, let's pay tribute to the fearless champions of #ClimateJustice! Indigenous peoples embody the essence of true environmental stewardship, teaching us that justice isn't confined to courts but flourishes when we find balance with our planet πβοΈπ±
As our climate changes so too are rainfall patterns and the availability of water in certain regions.
We urgently need to #RebootFood to reduce water requirements and improve the resilience of our global food system.
European Heat Wave:
Temperature rose as high as 45.7C at Villanova, In Sardinia,Italy, new 2023 European highest.
Few monthly records fell today:
42.8C Toledo,Spain tied
38.0C Campobasso,Italy
41.0C Zenica, Bosnia tied
27.5C Isola 2000 (1912m asl), France
Hotter tomorrow
The rate of global change in nature during the past 50 years is unprecedented in human history.
But what are the drivers of that change?πΏ
#ForNature we explore key factors driving #BiodiversityLoss worldwideπ
Via @IPBES
Good health and well-being are fundamental rights! Let's prioritize access to healthcare, promote mental well-being, and work towards universal health coverage. ππ Learn more about SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being β‘οΈhttps://t.co/VpsK2PPnfY #HealthForAll#SDG3#GlobalGoals
Restoring wetlands will offer long-term protection against extreme weather while conventional infrastructure is increasingly overwhelmed.
Via @WetlandsNbS@MedWetOrg, Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory, @IUCN_Med
#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#UAEΒ #UAE94
By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean.
By reducing, reusing & redesigning the way we produce and consume plastic, we can #BeatPlasticPollution and protect nature.
More from @UNEP on Mondayβs #WorldEnvironmentDay: https://t.co/K653woQE66