There was lot of work put into this deal post Brexit and whilst recognising and celebrating that this agreement has been reached on tuna tariffs, as the Minister of State for South Asia into 2024 I pay tribute also to both by fellow Minister and friends @ZacGoldsmith and as we can both testify, the strong advocacy of former FM of Maldives @abdulla_shahid and the former High Comissioner of Maldives to the UK 🇬🇧 @DrFarahFaizal - win for all- bring on the toasted tuna melt
@NaajihDidi Coral Reefs (2004) 23: 161–168
DOI 10.1007/s00338-003-0366-6
R EP O R T
Abdulla NaseerÆ Bruce G. Hatcher
Inventory of the Maldives’ coral reefs using morphometrics generated from Landsat ETM+ imagery
What is a bioartificial kidney? No dialysis. No immunosuppressants. Just innovation. 🧠🧡 Living cells + silicon nanotech = continuous blood filtration & better quality of life. 🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/yjKo5Fgnad
The little miracle of Nepal🇳🇵: 70% of all new cars are electric.
I have heard people say that electric cars are only for the rich. This was always stupid. Now Nepal has proved otherwise.
No rocket science - every nation can follow Nepal🇳🇵!
At #COP29, it’s vital for governments to recognize the #ocean as a key climate ally. Absorbing 25% of CO₂ & 90% of excess heat, it suffers from warming, acidification&deoxygenation. To hit the 1.5°C target, ocean health must be central to #ClimateAction👉https://t.co/2vGJB4s95o
Healthy corals are lifelines for many coastal communities, providing critical ecosystem services related to food, storm barriers, medicines, and livelihoods from tourism and fishing.
For Saturday's #WorldReefDay, get the latest science here: https://t.co/rEoVlsXdp1
🗑️#Pollution, including from chemicals, waste and #plastic, is a major driver of #biodiversity loss and ecosystem change.
🎯Target 7 of #TheBiodiversityPlan focuses on reducing pollution risks & negative impact of different types of pollution.
👇Have a look
via @4Post2020BD
it is incredible that the geo-spatial characterisation of maldivian atolls is just one man's work on rudimentary software. almost every report and paper since then refers to the monumental work that came from Dr Naseer going beast mode on windows XP
With only 7 years to meet the world’s new Global Biodiversity Framework (#GBF) target to protect 30% of the planet’s lands, oceans and inland waters, we need to be bold and nimble to turn strong ambition into action.
Here’s what’s already in motion:
https://t.co/enWpyqDZPy
Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the world’s surface area, yet they support 25% of all marine life and are critically important for fisheries and coastal protection.
Now is the time to take action for our #ocean.
Here are 10 strategies 👉 https://t.co/K3UWMMumnf
#OceanMonth
Happy #WorldOceanDay! Today we celebrate the ocean, which makes up 71% of Earth’s surface, but everyday we celebrate our #CoralReefs. While they only cover <1% of our world’s oceans, they provide habitat for >25% of our marine species! 🐠🦀🪸
https://t.co/Rl4w3KJIez
‘Kanzu Kahanbu’ or Indian Black Turtle is a protected species in the Maldives.🐢
Through BML Small Grants, @SIRG_SIRC is embarking on a project to assess and conserve the habitat of one of the few islands where this species is found here.
Yesterday, ICRI hosted a roundtable event at the Royal Geographic Society in London, supported by @CORDAP_ The morning was filled with productive discussions identifying future collaborations from data management to #restoration. Keep an eye on ICRI over the coming months for key updates on our work #ForCoral
The Tara Pacific program involved a two-year continuous scientific expedition at sea to reveal new facets of coral reef biodiversity in the Pacific Ocean. This Collection highlights research published from this ambitious project. https://t.co/POpkHT85jU
🚨 BREAKING: 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea is the first Pacific nation to publish its vessel monitoring system data with Global Fishing Watch. 50+ industrial tuna fishing vessels are now visible on our map! 🗺️
Learn how we are promoting ocean transparency together:
https://t.co/juDtVa6Yv2