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  1. 2 hours ago

    Our new report recommends that states 🔷 Align their infrastructure planning with the 🔷 Minimize the environmental footprint of construction projects & meaningfully engage local communities in infrastructure decision making. Learn more:

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  2. 5 hours ago

    “Phasing out coal from the electricity sector is the single most important step to get in line with the 1.5 degree goal.” -

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  3. 8 hours ago

    Synthetic fertilizer has been used all over the world to increase crop yields. Do you whether: Our urine contains phosphorus? Meat and dairy products have a low phosphorus footprint? Get the facts on phosphorus:

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  4. 23 hours ago

    Communities, governments, businesses & organizations from all over the world are taking bold to combat . The Global Climate Action Awards shine a light on some of the world’s most inspiring solutions. Apply today:

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  5. Mar 6

    report: trapping and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil power generation and industry is needed urgently to achieve carbon neutrality & to limit global warming. More via

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  6. Mar 5

    Have you contributed to a conservation project? 👉Ecosystems are fundamental to human health & prosperity. As ecosystems degrade, so do human lives. Head to our fleets for more.

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  7. Mar 5

    Our 🆕 Report📖 with finds that food waste is double previous estimates at consumer level ➕ global food waste constitutes 17% of food available for human consumption. Learn more ⤵️

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  8. Mar 5

    Mississippi River Mayors, representing over 100 communities, scientists & citizens along the Mississippi River are working together to for . Individuals can take part by collecting data with More:

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  9. Mar 5

    Monday is Women around the world are taking leading roles in addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss & pollution. Get to know seven women who are making a difference .

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  10. Mar 5

    To deliver on our mandate and programme, we rely on voluntary financial contributions. Will your country pay its fair share? For people, planet and prosperity. Find out more:

    Fair Share
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    Mar 5

    Delighted to participate in a discussion hosted by CS Amb. Raychelle Omamo to mark . Experienced female diplomats & young Kenyan women MFA diplomats exchanged views on leadership in a digital world, & humanitarian action.

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  12. Retweeted
    Mar 4

    “Flipflopi is a great African example of the circular economy in action; we are proud to see it start this new journey around Lake Victoria, a shared resource that we must do all we can to protect,"

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  13. Mar 4

    Sustainable infrastructure is a ✔️win ✔️win ✔️win for the planet, society and our health & well-being. Learn more in our new report and 🔟 case studies:

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  14. Mar 4

    We need more ⬆️ action ⬆️ cooperation ⬆️ finance ⬆️ ambition ⬆️ sustained commitment to tackle 🤜 environmental crises & rebuild societies ravaged by the global pandemic. 🌱 ➡️ Head to our fleets to learn more about the outcomes of

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  15. Mar 4

    If we don't , what will happen? Future generations... - stand to inherit a hothouse planet - will live in sinking cities - will be lucky if they can spot a black rhino - will have to live with our toxic waste on the action we need:

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  16. Mar 4

    As Lake Victoria expedition 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇹🇿 sets sail, it aims to send an urgent message to the East Africa 🌍 community on the need to end the unnecessary single-use plastic scourge that is threatening the region.

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  17. Retweeted
    Mar 4

    New study with finds that food waste is everybody's problem to fix - on average a household wastes 74 kgs of food each year, per person. If we want to get serious about tackling environmental threats, we must

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  18. Mar 4

    Approximately 931 million tonnes of food waste was generated in 2019 🍇🥬🌽 61% of this is generated at household level, 26% from food service & 13% at retail level 🍜🥧 Read the latest global data in our new Report with .

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  19. Mar 4

    Our 🆕 report highlights the economic return on sustainable infrastructure, which includes: 🔵renewable energy plants 🔵eco-friendly public buildings & 🔵low-carbon transport. Explore its potential ⤵️

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  20. Mar 4

    2021 is less than 💯 days away! The bicycle🚲 is an ✅ Affordable ✅ Reliable ✅ Clean ✅ Sustainable means of transportation ➕ is good for our planet and our health. Learn more:

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