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  1. 15 hours ago

    SG is counting on Latin America & the Caribbean nations to send a strong signal to that it is possible to achieve a resilient net zero future . Via ⤵️

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  2. Retweeted
    Sep 10

    "Business as usual could result in breakdown of the global order.. Or we could decide to change course, heralding a breakthrough to a greener, better, safer future for all." shares his vision for effective multilateralism.

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  3. Retweeted
    16 hours ago

    Many extreme environmental events have a devastating effect on people’s lives. A report from reveals that many of them are linked by the same underlying causes. People directly affected by recent disasters have shared their stories.

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  4. 21 hours ago

    Each year, an estimated 1/3 of all food produced is wasted. 🗑️ Sustainable can optimise supply chains while empowering consumers to make better food choices to deliver SDG 12! Join the Countdown:

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  5. 24 hours ago

    'When we decolonize fashion, the climate benefits too' Our Goodwill Ambassador introduces sustainable fashion advocate , who explains the links between the fashion industry, the & colonialism. Listen to the podcast:

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  6. Sep 10

    GHG concentrations reached new highs in 2020, even with the pandemic’s temporary reduction. Greener can reduce emissions and pave the way for achieving SDG13: Climate Action. Join the Countdown:

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    Sep 10

    Climate change adaptation, done right, is critical to protecting lives and livelihoods. has released new guidelines that detail the benefits and the challenges of adopting natural solutions to counter the effects of climate change.

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    Sep 10

    "In our biggest shared test since the Second World War, humanity faces a stark & urgent choice: a breakdown or a breakthrough." -- shares his vision for effective multilateralism, calling on countries to address global issues together.

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  9. Sep 10

    Cities are on the frontlines of action . Costa Rica’s capital San José, part of the initiative, is taking bold steps to overcome a history of unplanned growth and transform itself into a model for sustainable urban development.

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  10. Sep 10

    Human-caused emissions of air pollutants fell during lockdowns, according to . But weather extremes fueled by climate & environmental change triggered unprecedented sand storms 🌪️& wildfires🔥, which have worsened air quality significantly.

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  11. Sep 9

    Despite the benefits they provide, strategies that use natural solutions to counter the effects of climate change are not widely used due to a variety of barriers. 🆕 guidelines will help states take vital adaptation action ⬇️

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  12. Retweeted
    Sep 8

    I commend the leadership of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on . I count on you to send a strong signal to that we can achieve a resilient net zero future.

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  13. Sep 9

    𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. Here are 🔟 principles that detail what defines good ecosystem restoration practices. Explore them and join ⤵️

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  14. Sep 8

    Cyclone Amphan🌀, the pandemic, Amazon wildfires🔥, Desert locust outbreak🦗, Central Viet Nam floods🌊 & Chinese Paddlefish extinction🐟 all share the same root cause. Learn more in the new report:

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    Sep 8

    Today, U.S. Administrator and Executive Director renewed an agreement that will strengthen cooperation to protect the environment and human health.

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    Sep 8

    Pleasure to join and renew the strong collaboration b/w & . US🇺🇸 leadership on global environmental challlenges is critical. Together, we seek to address the triple planetary crisis of , loss, .

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    2 replies 29 retweets 148 likes
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  17. Sep 8

    report FACT: Sharp declines in global coral cover aligned with rapid changes in sea surface temperatures, indicates that corals are likely to decline further as global temperatures continue to rise. We need now.

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    Sep 8

    Harnessing the power of partnerships in the push for cleaner air: In ’s host country of Kenya🇰🇪, digital billboards are live streaming Nairobi’s real-time air pollution in an effort to increase air quality awareness among the city’s inhabitants.

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  19. Retweeted
    Sep 7

    Congratulations to Ocean Advocate & Patron on completing a grueling multi-day swim in Greenland to raise awareness of melting ice caps and the climate crisis. The time for is now.

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    I've completed the . 12 days, 7.8 gruelling kms. I am relieved, exhausted, cold. And worried. The melting we've seen on the Greenland Ice Sheet will impact all of us. We have a very small window to act. We need all hands on deck to solve the Climate Crisis.
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    Sep 8

    The 18th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment is set to be held from 13-16 September. The focus will be on - " Building Back Better: securing people’s well-being and sustainability in Africa”.

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