Climate change-induced disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity and pose a growing threat to development.
Risk screening is a key step in building resilience and a building block for Paris Alignment.
Learn more ➡️ blogs.worldbank.org/climatechange/
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Water is now a serious boardroom concern for businesses across the world.
A new report from CDP shows companies are investing in new products to address water security.
The financial benefits could be worth more than $436bn ➡️ buff.ly/41DdJ3x
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The proliferation of hate & lies in the digital space is causing grave global harm.
This clear & present global threat demands clear and coordinated global action.
We don’t have a moment to lose.
My proposals for a Code of Conduct: un.org/en/common-agen
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The 100-day countdown to #PeaceDay starts now.
Together, let's take action to build a more inclusive, sustainable & peaceful world for all.
Our world needs peace.
Now more than ever.
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Are you excited for the return of the #WorldWaterCongress in 2024!?
IWA is currently seeking original content to shape and deliver a rich programme spanning the entire #water cycle. The call for content is open - share your ideas and insights now! ow.ly/ZmtH50OJV3e
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Asia-Pacific is the world’s most disaster-prone region, and cascading and compounding risks make disasters like floods, earthquakes and droughts more destructive.
Here are 6️⃣ ways to better manage cascading and compounding risks 👇
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The next 3 to 5 years present a critical window to set the world on the path towards a “systems change” to #BeatPlasticPollution.
Find out more from UNEP’s new report on what is needed to shift to a circular economy: bit.ly/PlasticReport2
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#DYK that #BlackSoils are know as the "world's food basket" ⁉️
🌾🍎 Discover how these carbon-rich and fertile #soils sustain a wide variety of crops and offer so many benefits.
More in the Global status of black soils 👉🏿👉🏿👉🏿 doi.org/10.4060/cc3124 #SoilHealth
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The #WaterConvention secretariat met with the team of to discuss how to join forces to support #Togo🇹🇬 in implementing the #WaterConvention 💧🌎!
#OneUN #SDG6 #transboundary #watercooperation #Africa
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The world is losing fresh #water even as demand for it grows.
Our report, #WhatTheFutureHasInStore, explains how countries and communities can build resilience: wrld.bg/hIMI50OIijj
#ClimateStories_WBG
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Water is vital to us all, so everyone needs to act. Every drop counts and your actions, big or small, can make a difference 💧💧💧
Learn more about the 8️⃣ actions we can all take to save water!
Every action counts!
#WaterAction
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Surface water pollution is aggressive, but largely reversible once we stop abusing nature.
Groundwater pollution is slow & hidden, but with no less serious consequences.
Once damaged, it takes far longer to recover.
wrld.bg/TxgN50OIfb5 #SeeingTheInvisible
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These 5 countries have some of the most advanced tsunami warning systems in the world. Being tsunami ready takes good governance. Is your community tsunami ready?
#Plan2Survive
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🔔 #WorldWaterCongress & Exhibition: call for content now open! Join us in Toronto, Canada, in August 2024 to share your expertise and shape our #water future! 💧🌐
Submissions are open, find out more: ow.ly/I4rp50OI93P
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Decades of wastewater discharges have left #Colombia’s Bogotá River severely polluted.
Dive into our 360° VR experience to learn how we’re helping transform the river into an environmental asset:
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#WaterSecureColombia
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Despite recent progress made in #DRR, the danger of leaving hundreds of communities behind is real🚨.
Only 1/2 of 🌏 is covered by #EarlyWarning systems: it’s time to do better ✊
#EarlyWarningForAll!
👉 iddrr.undrr.org
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Everyone can do something to fight climate change.
Choose one thing today:
💧Take a five minute shower.
💧Choose a plant-based meal.
💧Turn off sleeping tech.
💧Don’t throw away edible food.
💧Shop sustainably.
Let’s get #Goal6 on track!
#WaterAction #ActNow
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'...it was raining heavily then, and the wind was terrible. I was sitting in the house, and the house kept shaking. The water rose very quickly...'
#NowReading about @UNDPbuilding resilience in Viet Nam ➡️
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Quantifying the impact of disasters.
The 2022 Monsoon Floods in Pakistan severely affected the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Estimates suggest that the floods may have led 9.1 million people into poverty.
#NowReading blog by ➡️ blogs.worldbank.org/developmenttal
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Extreme weather, climate and water-related events caused 11 778 reported disasters between 1970 and 2021, with just over 2 million deaths and US$ 4.3 trillion in economic losses .
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/42VhYIj
Join the conversation: #MeteoWorld and #EarlyWarningsForAll
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Plastic pollution could reduce by 80% by 2040 if governments and companies make policy and market shifts using existing technologies.
OUT NOW – UNEP’s new report provides a pathway for nations to #BeatPlasticPollution: bit.ly/PlasticReport2
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Together.
Every sector needs to have action plans on water and sanitation because these issues are crucial for the future of people, planet, prosperity and peace.
#SDG6 #Blueprint for #WaterAction ➡️ unwater.org/publications/b
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We cannot afford to wait.
Climate policy makers must put water at the heart of action plans.
Water flows across sectors & borders. Working together to manage water more efficiently fights climate change, protects communities & business.
#Goal6 #WaterAction
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Do you know an innovative and leading individual or organisation that is doing outstanding work in #WASH for low- and middle-income countries? 🌍
🏆 Nominate them now for the 2023 IWA #Water & #Development Awards!
➡️ unwater.org/news/call-nomi
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Do you know an innovative and leading individual or organisation that is doing outstanding work in #WASH for low- and middle-income countries? 🌍
🏆 Nominate them now for the 2023 IWA #Water & #Development Awards!
iwa-network.org/development-aw
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Everyone can do something to fight climate change.
Choose one thing today:
💧Take a five minute shower.
💧Choose a plant-based meal.
💧Turn off sleeping tech.
💧Don’t throw away edible food.
💧Shop sustainably.
#Goal6 #ActNow #UNWorldOceansDay
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💧Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.
Water is essential to life on Earth. What we eat, and how that food is produced all affect water.
Join us for #WorldFoodDay 2023. Together, we can take #WaterAction for food and be the change.
👉bit.ly/43b5vAj
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Planet Ocean: The Tides Are Changing
Join #UNWorldOceansDay on 8 June and explore how Earth is more than it may seem and generate a new wave of excitement to protect our ocean planet.
🌊 unworldoceansday.org
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To better understand the scale of flood risks in Indonesian cities, we conducted a rapid assessment of people’s flood exposure in Bima, Manado, and Pontianak cities.
Which neighborhoods are most vulnerable? Here's what the data tells us. wrld.bg/pOL250OCz0i
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Our #youngwaterdiplomats have just received their certificates! Congratulations 🎊 We very much enjoyed having you at and discussing #waterdiplomacy with you. Now be the change that you want to see in the water world! 💦
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Are you familiar with the National Water Roadmaps, the Global Dialogue on Water Tenure, or the Water Dialogue?
📣 Check out the special issue on Water of the Land and Water Update to learn more! 💧💧💧
➡️ buff.ly/41Ze1kQ
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We need to see the world’s challenges from the perspective of its most precious resource.
Solving the #water and sanitation crisis will drive progress in health, food, biodiversity, disaster resilience, sustainability, climate action, peace & more.
#SDG6 #Blueprint #WaterAction
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Join Global Accountability Webinar: Climate action
🗓️ Wednesday 7 June 3:00pm CET | 9:00am EST
📌 Live interpretations in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese
A review global commitments #MAMWeek buff.ly/42hk44b
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Water can help fight climate change.
💧Wetlands soak up carbon dioxide from the air.
💧Vegetation protects against flooding and erosion.
💧Rainwater can be stored for dry periods.
💧Wastewater can be reused.
💧Climate-smart agriculture.
#Goal6 #ActNow #BeatPlasticPollution
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💩 installation kicks up a ‘stink’!
A giant four-metre-high sculpture made from recycled plastics has been plopped on Bondi Beach as a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters.
It's time we #BeatPlasticPollution!
#WorldEnvironmentDay #POLLASTIC
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Most countries are placing unprecedented pressure on #water resources. 💧 Learn why and how this must change: wrld.bg/wcU350OCaSC
#ClimateStories_WBG #WhatTheFutureHasInStore
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Healthy mangroves are an effective defense against destructive tsunamis. 🌱🌊 They can shrink wave heights by 5–30%, says .
This is how #GenerationRestoration can also reduce disaster risk: bit.ly/3uHFK8I
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"We must [be able to] anticipate storms, heatwaves, floods & drought." , Secretary-General of the calls for equal investment in adaptation & resilience.
Read the flagship report on #DisasterRiskReduction👉 bit.ly/GAR2022Report
#StopTheSpiral
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🧐 Did you know?
Over 95% of our food is produced on land, and all begins with soil & water. But unsustainable practices are putting these essential resources on the brink of collapse.
Let’s manage our soil, land & water resources wisely to safeguard our future.
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80% of the world's wastewater is released into the environment w/o treatment & poses health & environmental risks.
But wastewater is a valuable resource from which many resources can be recovered.
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#Waste2Resource #WaterAction #WorldEnvironmentDay
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