For humanity to thrive, nature must flourish.
Destroying nature inflames conflict, hunger & disease, fuels poverty, inequality & the climate crisis.
The Global Biodiversity Framework promises to reset relations with Earth.
The task of #COP16Colombia is to convert words into action.
It is crucial to look beyond the farm gate when it comes to building the resilience of agricultural value chains.
Read WRI's new Insights article to learn more about why agriculture’s “missing middle” is key to making food systems climate resilient: https://t.co/vlAhGm40nw
I am deeply disturbed by the horrible situation and dramatic loss of life in several hospitals in Gaza.
In the name of humanity, I call for an immediate humanitarian cease fire.
Rising population and demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel are increasing competition for land.
This squeeze would be less of an existential issue if land were infinite. But alas, it is not.
Read @WorldResources's approach to address the land squeeze: https://t.co/xKPeX6jjqJ
New @WRIclimate research aimed at helping countries reach #NetZero identified five countries that are among nations taking tangible steps to implement #NetZero solutions. Read how these countries are turning their targets into action:
A new op-ed from @davidwaskow details how economies reliant on oil and gas can phase out fossil fuels without leaving workers and communities behind. #JustTransition
Find out more in @ContextNewsroom 👉🔗 https://t.co/33lBJbmNCM
The #UN2023WaterConference is a major moment for #WaterAction. @WHO estimates 2.2B people lack access to safe drinking water and 25% of people live in countries facing high water stress, according to @WRIAqueduct.
Countries, businesses, & NGOs must step up through action now.
Studies show locally led #adaptation can enhance effectiveness and mitigate unintended consequences of climate and development programs.
Read how influential actors are now shifting away from the status quo of top-down adaptation in this new article: https://t.co/gBAT4Acb1V
A reminder: the people in power don’t need conferences, treaties or agreements to start taking real climate action. They can start today.
When enough people come together then change will come and we can achieve almost anything. So instead of looking for hope - start creating it.
Despite progress made on #adaptation this year, much more is needed to scale up adaptation finance, track progress, and address inequities of access.
Find out what 4 critical components are needed for building lasting resilience around the world👇
https://t.co/IijaCI7C15
Gender is key to climate change solutions. As the primary rural collectors of water, wood, & non-timber forest products – women are integral to the effective management of ecosystem services, said @WRIEquity@csalcedo_lavina for @VOAAfrica: https://t.co/tWf1gtVMhn
⏰ The clock is ticking! We are entering the “official” last hours of #COP27, but we are still without a strong draft cover document📑
As @UN SG @antonioguterres stated “We are at crunch time in #COP27 negotiations” and we have an important question for World Leaders: 🧵
All eyes on @EACJCourt Judges may halt #EACOP tomorrow - the pipeline violates local & international law, threatens livelihoods & endangered species. It locks Africa into dirty energy instead of unleashing $ for clean energy.
Justices: Listen to the Affected people. #StopEACOP
AgriAdapt is a new data tool that helps agricultural value-chain stakeholders make informed decisions considering the effects of #ClimateChange.
Watch the recorded webinar, including the story of co-development with agricultural decision-makers.
https://t.co/2xeYQgNa2n
a new report on the state of climate action looked at 40 indicators of change and found not a single one is on track to keep the world from heating to the level at which world leaders promised to try to stop global warming 1/