Earth Optimism

We bring the history, art, culture, and science of the Smithsonian together to inspire #EarthOptimism for a more sustainable future 🌱

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[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

☕️ Colombia’s Bird Friendly coffee farms are rich in biodiversity 🌱 but face risks from agricultural expansion. Cafe y Aves shows Smithsonian scientists teaming up with farmers to protect birds and boost local livelihoods. This sustainable approach is highlighted at #COP16 @SMBC

[SmithsonianEnv @SmithsonianEnv]

#DYK The Caribbean has 10% of Earth’s corals! Caribbean corals took center stage at #COP16 today. Dr. Steve Canty of our @SIMarineConserv Lab made the case that to protect corals, we must look at the full seascape, including mangrove & seagrass habitats. #OurSustainablePlanet

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

Vive la durabilité! 🇺🇸🇫🇷

[Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) @SmithsonianScie]

As Climate Week begins, our "France in Focus" program with @USEmbassyFrance and @GlobalSI comes to an end! More than 250 students in 🇫🇷 and 🇺🇸 came together to explore and act on concrete issues related to sustainability in their communities. Find out how: https://t.co/7KMj2srKKl

[Smithsonian NMNH @NMNH]

A new study co-led by the Smithsonian and the University of Arizona offers the most detailed glimpse yet of how Earth’s surface temperature has changed over the past 485 million years. Read more here: https://t.co/nz1N7RPish

[Chandra Observatory @chandraxray]

Space fans, meet Deadheads. 💫💀 Or perhaps you've already met! While Dead & Company performs at the Sphere in Las Vegas, images from Chandra light up the largest screen in the world. Chandra science just keeps truckin’ on! More: https://t.co/YeONtFBDwD #Chandra25 #CosmicJourney

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

🛰️🎉 It's a momentous occasion—25 years of transformative discoveries from @chandraxray! Ever seen nebulae that resemble creatures from the Smithsonian? Explore the cosmic menagerie! 🌍🔭 #Chandra25 #CosmicJourney @NationalZoo @NMNH

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

🌿📷 Attention, nature lovers and design enthusiasts! We need your artistic eye to pick the perfect cover for @SmithsonianScie 's next global goals guide. Vote for the image that speaks to you and helps us highlight the beauty of nature's strength. 🌱💧🗳️

[Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) @SmithsonianScie]

📸 Which of these photos says "Ecosystem Resilience!" to you?

Help us choose the cover image of our next Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide "Ecosystem Resilience! How can people and ecosystems build resilience to change?" by VOTING in the poll below! ⬇️

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

@SmithsonianScie It's "B" for us!! How cool is that river cutting through a desert?! 🤯

[The Ocean Foundation @oceanfdn]

We are honored to announce the renewal of our MOU with @smithsonian, which will focus on partnering around advancing #climateresilience, scientific data collection, #coastalrestoration & #marineeducation. We applaud Dr. Ellen Stofan & the incredible staff at the Smithsonian Institution for their leadership & partnership.

📷 credit: @marinesanctuary

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

@oceanfdn @smithsonian 👏🌊 Learn more about the work the Smithsonian does in the oceans here: https://t.co/WtHNVhrAGf

[National Marine Sanctuary Foundation @marinesanctuary]

"...to help create a shared future where people and nature can coexist sustainably...this is the central challenge of our time," says Ellen Stofan of the @smithsonian at #CHOW2024

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

@marinesanctuary @smithsonian Check out all that we’re doing in the oceans and beyond here! https://t.co/WtHNVhs8vN
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[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

@cityofwaco We love to see this!! ♻️💚

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

Wonder & Awe is a new guide featuring tips for exploring objects in the sky, examining the tools that help us better understand the universe, and exploring ways culture and the arts have used the cosmos to stimulate our imaginations https://t.co/kn9q3Qjb2I #SmithsonianEclipse

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

☀️ 🛩️ On April 8, witness a rare solar eclipse! While many watch from the ground, Jenna Samra and her team from the @CenterForAstro will be airborne, studying the sun's corona and its magnetic fields. Using the AIR-Spec, they'll unlock secrets about solar storms.🚀🔭

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

From the labs to the stars, women and girls are shaping the future of science. 🚀✨ On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let's honor their contributions and heed the wisdom of Ellen Stofan, whose leadership at the Smithsonian inspires us all.

[Smithsonian NMNH @NMNH]

Today is #InternationalDayofWomenAndGirlsInScience! 🔬🥼👩‍🔬

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

Big news from @NOAA and @Smithsonian! Explore their recent MOU from the #OceanBiodiversitySummit, focusing on coastal blue carbon and marine protected areas. Discover the impact on wetland ecosystems this #WorldWetlandsDay 🌱 Watch the summit recording: https://t.co/UCrIEPYJtE

[Earth Optimism @EarthOptimism]

Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! 🌏 Explore the intersection of science and conservation with the @Mangroves new guide. 🌿 Discover the invaluable insights from @SImarineconserv who helped contribute! Let's empower communities and protect our mangrove ecosystems! https://t.co/KLWE1Qq0z3

[SmithsonianEnv @SmithsonianEnv]

#WorldWetlandsDay Local knowledge is vital to conserving and restoring wetlands worldwide. In Honduras, when Estero Prieto residents saw their fish were dying, they launched an effort to clear out invasive water lettuce and plant nearly 18,000 mangroves with @EstudiosMarinos.

[Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) @SmithsonianScie]

🐋How does SSEC create free games and guides that help kids learn about ocean biodiversity and sustainability?

With help from scientists and researchers like those featured at the virtual @Smithsonian and @NOAA-led #OceanBiodiversitySummit, streaming NOW: https://t.co/X3Luy28nwv

[Smithsonian MarineGEO @SImarineGEO]

Today’s the day: the #OceanBiodiversitySummit is here! Ocean life knows no political boundaries and touches everyone. Safeguarding our coasts, ocean, and people requires cooperation among all of us. Livestream link goes live at 1:00 pm Eastern: https://t.co/lniyPkCJEv 🌊💙