Conserving and restoring natural spaces is essential for limiting carbon emissions and would provide ⅓ of the mitigation effort needed in the next decade.
Nature-based solutions offer cost-effective ways to tackle #ClimateChange, biodiversity loss & #BeatPollution#ForNature
⏰ It’s critical that we act now #ForThePlanet.
On the 30th anniversary of @theGEF’s founding, representatives of 184 member governments, heads of environmental conventions, & agency partners will meet to discuss support for #climatechange adaptation.
https://t.co/HSzpYvzh06
"Sustainability is not a left or right issue: it is a long-term survival issue, an intergenerational justice & equity issues. We need to get on the right side of history."
- @andersen_inger
We need
🟢 #ClimateAction
🟢Action #ForNature
🟢To #BeatPollution
https://t.co/Stor0eiXuY
#GEFCouncil60 marks 30 years of collaboration #ForThePlanet!
“I look forward to continuing to work together toward the change the world needs,” said CEO & Chairperson @cmrodrigueze.
@theGEF’s governing body will meet June 14- 18.
Read more➡️ https://t.co/HSzpYvzh06
Canada remains committed to tackling climate change and protecting our environment, and we’ll work with you and all our global partners to do just that. Glad we touched on that this evening, and looking forward to talking more about that work later this weekend.
Ecosystem restoration contributes to achieving multiple #GlobalGoals & to the objectives of the 3 ‘Rio Conventions’ on climate, biodiversity, & desertification.
#ActNow & join #GenerationRestoration with @UNEP & @FAO
https://t.co/TfMvPEBvZ5
Discover the list of programmes and contributions that have been officially endorsed as @UNOceanDecade Actions. The international community is joining hands to find innovative solutions to #SaveOurOcean.
Learn more: https://t.co/2Z1SxRJNG1
It's time to restore what we 💚 & renew our relationship with mountains
You can help to:
1️⃣ Keep them clean
2️⃣ Protect & conserve their unique ecosystems & species 🦍 🐅 ❄️ 🐆
3️⃣ Support #ClimateChange adaptation measures
#GenerationRestoration
Civil society has played a key role in the development of UNEP’s strategies and outputs and in their reach and impact.
We invite you to take this survey to help guide civil society input to #UNEP50: https://t.co/gkT45R3O0q
Peter Rabbit is a food hero!
Check out @FAO's #WorldFoodDay activity book to find out how you can become a food hero too 👉 https://t.co/pqwlCaGk5Y
#PeterRabbitFoodHero
Earlier this yr, @UniofOxford & @UNEP called for increased ambition in charting a sustainable path to address social & environmental crises in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic. An event today looks at the situation in Latin America & the Caribbean. Watch: https://t.co/6ThS6L6Osc
Welcome to the team, @JenicaAtwin! You’ve been a tireless and effective advocate for climate action, mental health, reconciliation, and the people of Fredericton - and I’m looking forward to working more closely with you as we focus on building back better. Talk again soon!
A new milestone has been reached!
To date, over 30 million doses of #COVID19 vaccines have been delivered to provinces and territories, and more than 70% of eligible Canadians have received at least 1 dose.
Hundreds of young people from around the 🌍 gathered this week for "#GenerationRestoration - A Youth Call to Action," an online summit that explored some of the most pressing environmental issues facing the planet, including the #ClimateCrisis & pollution
https://t.co/XG4g6LLfwh
Clean and efficient energy is one of our best bets to bequeath future generations a healthy and sustainable planet.
We have the tools and know-how to achieve a net-zero future for people and for planet. We must #ActNow https://t.co/xGAI7liPnd #HLDE2021#GlobalGoals
Today's @AirProducts announcement will advance clean energy in Canada & pursue a transformative $1.3B net-zero hydrogen production investment. This will position Canada as a global, industry leader in renewable fuels while creating good jobs.
@SeamusORegan@jkenney@doniveson
Why do we need to restore ecosystems?
✅Create millions of new jobs by 2030
✅Generate returns of over $7 trillion every year
✅Help eliminate poverty and hunger
Join #GenerationRestoration efforts to be part of the push to make it happen.
https://t.co/AoLou97IAn
We're LIVE with @UNWebTV for a @FoodSystems Summit Dialogue that examines the interface between food/biodiversity/climate.
Join the conversation with #NaturePositiveFood
And follow along here⤵️
https://t.co/IsRdKCyLST?
To those who knew the Afzaal family, to the son who survived, to Muslims in London and in communities across Canada, to everyone who feels sad or angry or afraid: You are not alone. Canadians across the country are mourning with you and standing with you - tonight, and always.