pkarp24

Independent Citizen Scientist & Ocean Advocate; former Knowledge Management Specialist at World Bank; focus on interface between conservation & livelihoods

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

This infographic is just a small snapshot of a complicated and delicate web of links connecting thousands of species, from inland forests to the deep oceans.

via @WWF

[Beyond Plastics @PlasticsBeyond]

Despite leading the world in plastic pollution for 6 years in a row, @CocaCola just quietly reneged on its promise to deliver 25% of its drinks in reusable bottles by 2030. Contact the company's head of sustainability at https://t.co/Huhpw6F13W

[Belize Mangrove Alliance @BelizeMangrove]

Have you ever thought about the essential role landowners play in mangrove conservation? 🤔

By empowering landowners to preserve this vital ecosystem, Belize aims to safeguard its mangroves for future generations 🌿🛡️

[Byline Times @BylineTimes]

🔴 Hot Type: A Return to the Dark Ages

In the wake of Donald Trump's election, @Heidi_Cuda writes an elegy for her country

https://t.co/x1MWlKM7iS

[IUCN @IUCN]

Mangroves are lifelines for coastal communities and #biodiversity. The latest assessment from the @redlisteco shows the critical need for conservation efforts.

Read more https://t.co/f0uk7TCeVT

[Belize Mangrove Alliance @BelizeMangrove]

Mangroves are recognized for their important role as a nature-based solution to climate change, providing critically important ecosystem services 🌿💚

Discover more about the Belize Mangrove Alliance Action Plan, a multi-partner conservation effort 🤝
🔗 https://t.co/t5O8Nx4Erd

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Nature-based solutions (NBS) harness healthy ecosystems to address the climate crisis.

🌲From agroforestry to afforestation, NBS could mitigate one-third of carbon emissions and yield $170 billion annually in ecosystem benefits, per @IUCN.

via Green Planet Initiative 2050™

[pkarp24 @pkarp24]

Great piece about the coral restoration work of @FOH_Belize and its wider implications.
https://t.co/pnJV1dXcyt

[Tacitous @TacitousKM]

Who says Knowledge Management is only for big companies? Whether you're a startup or a growing business, KM can help streamline processes and boost team performance. It’s all about working smarter 💡 #KnowledgeManagement #WorkSmart!

[High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution @HACplastic]

67 countries commit to ending plastic pollution by 2040 before final negotiations - article by @CarbonPulse on the HAC Ministerial Joint Statement launched today! https://t.co/xgFRz4O8wz

[Just Zero @JustZeroOrg]

California has officially banned all plastic bags at grocery stores starting in 2026! This bold move closes loopholes from previous legislation and paves the way for a cleaner environment. 🙌

Like if you agree that it’s time to BAN the BAG! 🛍️
https://t.co/pd1pkEEEjH

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

#DYK that 67% of young people identified #climatechange & #biodiversityloss as the biggest challenge we face between now and 2030?🧐

With support from @theGEF, youth leaders worldwide are building careers to heal the planet & create a better future.

🔗 https://t.co/qr9lS2g7SR

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

What do you know about #seagrass?🤔

📌It evolved over 100 million years ago
📌There are 72 species of seagrass recorded in the world
📌 7% of seagrass habitats are being lost each year
📌Under threat from pollution, climate change, and coastal development

Via @IPBES

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

The #HighSeas are a vital haven for marine life, but they face countless threats.

From overfishing to pollution, it's time to protect our ocean—and the creatures that call it home. #BBNJ https://t.co/7dczI5HUAP

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

The city of Sydney now runs on 100% wind and #solarpower. Who's next? RT if you want your city to get a renewable upgrade.

We have the solutions to the #ClimateEmergency. Let's implement them. #ActOnClimate

#Climate #energy #renewables #renewableenergy #GreenNewDeal

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🌳 Forests are more than just trees — they're vital ecosystems that cover 31% of our planet's land and shelter 80% of world’s terrestrial species.

Discover more incredible roles forests play in sustaining life on our planet！

👉 https://t.co/2H6zFH2bOF

Via @CIFOR_ICRAF

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

#DYK mangroves are connectors between land and sea, and between freshwater and the ocean?

🐟 They shelter diverse wildlife and are the pulsing heart of surrounding lands and seas, nurturing life at every stage.

Via @RamsarConv

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Wetlands cover a small percentage of the earth’s surface, yet they are essential systems – they are the arteries and veins of the landscape. 🌱

👉 https://t.co/6PAQJiuC9U

Via @WetlandsInt

[pkarp24 @pkarp24]

Interesting study with important implications re current approach to control of invasive #Lionfish on coral reefs.

[Coral Reef Alliance @coral_org]

Your next dive could help—or hurt—a coral reef. Our team just released a new study that dives deep into the impact of scuba diving and snorkeling on reefs in Roatan, Honduras. Here’s why that matters 🤿🪸 👉 https://t.co/dQf9PogKuH