By protecting forest #biodiversity, we help to preserve the resilience of island forests to drought, flood, fire and further climate-related risks 🌳
🌲 #ForNature
via Transition Salt Spring
Learn more: ⬇️ https://t.co/yICO1W7lML
Biodiversity is essential for the physical health of people and planet, but did you know it can also positively affect your mental health? 🧠🌳
Learn more about the positive influence of #biodiversity on mental health ⤵️
Building a sustainable, circular #bioeconomy calls for cohesive, evidence-backed policies across various sectors.
The key? A robust, shared knowledge base! 🌱🔄
Discover more in this @EU_Commission infographic:
#Soil pollution impacts 🍎the food we eat💨the air we breathe and 💦the water we drink!
Learn about the costs of remediation and its alarming increase over time in the Global Assessment of Soil Pollution: https://t.co/yHl48uycSx
#SoilHealth
Be the solution to #SoilPollution
#SoilPollution affects
🍎the food we eat
💨the air we breath
💦 the water we drink
Learn how contaminants can enter #soil through various routes and affect our environment👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
Check out the Global Assessment of Soil Pollution for more: https://t.co/0lEZzD10Ec #SoilHealth
Mangroves are one of the most powerful nature-based solutions to the #ClimateCrisis. Their root system defends us against extreme weather events.
By safeguarding mangroves, we protect ourselves.
#ForNature#GenerationRestoration
Via @UNEP
In less than a month, world leaders will come together to identify progress and emerging challenges on our way to a more sustainable future.
The SDG Summit in September is a key moment to put the world back on track: https://t.co/U3SrxB2dCf
#DYK recarbonization of soils:
🌳Reduces loss of soil organic carbon
🌱Increases carbon stock
🌾Enhances productivity
🛢️Reduces use of agrochemicals
🫧 Enhances water retention
🪱Increases #soil biodiversity & natural fertility
https://t.co/sv5m3yggmP
Via @FAOclimate
Enabling farmers to create Wealth on their Land is the need of the hour. Wonderful to note the Hon’ble Minister Shri @SMeyyanathan's commitment to long-term ecological & economic wellbeing of the State & the farming community. Best Wishes. -Sg #CauveryCalling
Geopolitical tensions and the rise of nationalism in some parts of the world have made it more difficult to achieve international cooperation and coordination.
Learn more about SDG 17 and other goals under review at the #HLPF 2023: https://t.co/8SaJufoVZQ
🌊 Generates 50% of the oxygen we need
🌊 Absorbs 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions
🌊 Captures 90% of the excess heat generated by these emissions.
The ocean is our greatest ally against climate change: https://t.co/6SRYBVvdr5
Rich in heritage and full of potential, millets are a sustainable, nutritious & under-valued food source.
5⃣reasons to include millets in your diet 👇
More about millets here 👉https://t.co/UexWjKTM2E
Via @FAOAfrica