Patrícia Ribeiro de Calheiros

Environmental Eng., Ph.D Climate Change, feminist. I live in a small-size city in the western coast of Portugal (beaches, golf and historic places). Visit us!

[United Nations @UN]

Gender-based violence is one of the most widespread human rights violations worldwide — cutting across all social, economic and national boundaries.

Survivors must be protected and supported

See how @UNFPA is taking action to end all forms of abuse: https://t.co/YL93tjFwDk

[United Nations @UN]

Sunday is World Meditation Day.

Meditation can support mental and physical well-being, especially during times of stress.

See how mediation can also help foster empathy and promote a sense of shared purpose.

https://t.co/x508loDnQ4

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

A new @WMO report calls for urgent, collective #ClimateAction to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach.

Here are 5 facts on the state of global climate⤵️

Read more: https://t.co/0RZUZiqxBU

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

The WMO Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025–2029) projects that global temperatures are expected to continue at or near record levels in the next five years.

Check out the full update: https://t.co/a6LnmPmHZX

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Learn more about the secret life of glaciers in this infographic.

How are glaciers formed? What types of glaciers are there? How do they move and why do they retreat? And how do they impact our water cycle?

#WorldWaterDay #WorldGlaciersDay

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

The #StateOfClimate report, released today, reveals key climate change indicators again reached record levels in 2024.

Check out the full report: https://t.co/JRdbmCa3yy

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

The 3+30+300 Principle: Three trees, 30% canopy coverage, and a green space within 300m create healthier, climate-resilient cities.

Developed by Cecil Konijnendijk, it supports well-being, resilience, and biodiversity.

Learn more in the 2024 World Cities Report.

via @UNHABITAT

[Carlos Alberto Musfeldt @CarlosMusfeldt]

#ClimateChange #ClimateDictionary

[UNDRR @UNDRR]

⚠️ Mis- & disinformation tops short-term global risks, while 🌪️ extreme weather leads long-term concerns, says the @WEF Global Risks Report 2025.

Environmental & climate disaster risks dominate long-term challenges. 🌍

📢 Learn more ➡️➡️ https://t.co/6WaOwSbwA9

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

The below climate change and biodiversity infographic reveals the critical link between our planet's richness and its future. As biodiversity declines, so does our resilience against climate challenges. 🌳

via @CanGeo, @Canada

#BuildBackBiodiversity

[Papa Francisco – ARQUIVO @Pontifex266_pt]

Espero que a #COP29 possa demonstrar que existe uma comunidade internacional disposta a ir além dos particularismos e a colocar no centro o bem da humanidade e a nossa casa comum, que Deus confiou aos nossos cuidados e responsabilidade.

[United Nations @UN]

The climate emergency is accelerating extreme weather events.

@WMO explains how rising temperatures heighten the risk of extreme precipitation and flooding.

We need more ambitions #ClimateAction now.

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Many of the Sustainable Development Goals cannot be achieved without healthy #soils and sustainable land use. 🌱

Here is an overview of 7 SDGs that have strong links to soil.

Via @UN

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Climate change, nature, and people are intrinsically connected 🔄

Taking action on climate change means adopting and implementing ambitious programs that prioritize these links.

Learn more about the connections between these 3️⃣ elements through this @WWF graphic. 👇

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

What are #NaturebasedSolutions and what global challenges can they help with?

Let's learn more ➡️ https://t.co/F57ebyqRQx

via @IUCN

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Biodiversity—the variety of all life on Earth—supports the health and wealth of our societies.

Take a 2 minute nature break with an animated video about how nature improves your health:🌍🌿

Via @nature_org

[Papa Francisco – ARQUIVO @Pontifex266_pt]

Hoje, em muitos países, celebramos o Dia das Mães; pensemos com gratidão em todas as mães e também rezemos pelas mães que estão no Céu. E confiemos às mães a proteção de Maria, a nossa mãe celestial.

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🍃Misusing #NaturebasedSolutions can harm biodiversity and communities.

The @IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™ is the first-ever set of benchmarks to ensure strong and effective projects.

👉https://t.co/xi8HmBHoqV

Via @IucnRwanda

[United Nations @UN]

“I strongly condemn the serious escalation represented by the large-scale attack launched on Israel by Iran.”

– @antonioguterres stresses that neither the region nor the world can afford another war and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

https://t.co/aQHSWIs02k

[Papa Francisco – ARQUIVO @Pontifex266_pt]

As #mulheres tornam o mundo mais bonito, protegem-no e mantêm-no vivo. Trazem consigo a graça da renovação, o abraço da inclusão e a coragem de doar-se. A paz, então, nasce das mulheres, surge e reacende-se a partir da ternura das mães.