Today at #COP27, introduces the Smithsonian's next step into our shared future: bringing history, art, culture, and science together to inspire Life on a Sustainable Planet 🌱
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Screaming hairy armadillo Sherman goes wild for enrichment toys! Magical moments like this happen here every day, inspiring awe + aww. Donate on #GivingTuesday and your gift will be matched up to $25,000, supporting animal ambassadors like Sherman. 🎁❤️: s.si.edu/3FyJq2i.
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, where your donation can help us expand our reach to disadvantaged communities across the globe, bringing programs like the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals free of charge to the students & teachers that need them the most. ssec.si.edu/donate
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Planning to enjoy pumpkin pie this week? Thank mammoth poop.
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How do scientists keep track of the birds they band? Just as each car has its own unique license plate number, each aluminum band is engraved with a unique set of numbers that scientists use to identify individuals. Find out what other techniques are used: nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-bird
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Just released: Our new community research guide "Biotechnology! How can we ethically create a sustainable future using biotechnology?" and companion e-book “Stories of Women in STEM: Biotechnology” are now available!
Guide: s.si.edu/3WKykkp
E-book: s.si.edu/3OinApC
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Coastal communities rely on fish for food, income, and tradition. For #WorldFisheriesDay, visit fisheries around the world with : s.si.edu/3Odz51r.
Want to source some sustainable seafood for yourself after browsing the photos? They have a link for that too!
With a dense coat, a powerful mass of muscle and a large head suited for clearing away snow and locating buried grass, bison are built for frigid conditions in Yellowstone. If it wasn’t for a hidden herd, bison would have been wiped out in the late 1800s.
🎥Epic Yellowstone
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Get moving – it's #TakeAHikeDay! Hiking and other outdoor activities often bring us closer to nature, inspiring us to take better care of the ecosystems we share.
In one unique case, strolling through the forest inspired a pioneer of eco-tourism:
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The "De la Sierra al Mar" project recently trained park rangers and community members of Peru's Nor Yauyos Cochas Landscape Reserve to monitor local water quality. The scientific data they collect can help inform decisions on water sustainability:
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Happy #NationalTakeAHikeDay!🌲🏔️🍃 Did you know you can contribute to science while you hike? Even in colder months, scientists need your help tracking the health of the world's bird species. Download the eBird app and report what you see! Learn more: s.si.edu/livebirdfriend
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New #OceanOptimism alert: How are cities and countries finding new ways to combat #invasivespecies in our ocean? Read stories from our Lab and others working on the ground, in a special "Marine Invasions" issue of . ow.ly/nzut50LE6Rl
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When we help birds thrive, we sustain land & water to protect biodiversity, resources, and our own well-being. Visit stateofthebirds.org/2022/quality-o to learn how you can help #BringBirdsBack and find 7 Simple Actions to #LiveBirdFriendly at s.si.edu/livebirdfriend. #StateOfTheBirds
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This wraps up our experience at #COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt! We’re proud to be a part of the global movement addressing climate change and inspiring youth to action through STEM education for sustainable development.
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Over 200,000 baby #oysters received new homes off our docks yesterday! Foundation joined us for a joint oyster planting to celebrate our new partnership. We're excited to be the new home for your oyster restoration center. serc.si.edu/media/press-re (📸Karen McDonald)
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Prairies, like the Great Plains of North America, are becoming warmer and drier. Smithsonian researchers are working with Native communities to reintroduce bison, which are better adapted to local conditions and help keep the ecosystem healthy.
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The Bird-Friendly program helps coffee farmers switch to shade-grown agroforestry practices that provide new economic opportunities, protect wildlife, and preserve carbon-fighting forests – all at once! Learn how you can #LiveBirdFriendly too:
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Climate action can help achieve other economic and social goals! The #COP27 conversations have highlighted so many inspiring stories of communities finding ways to adapt to environmental changes while continuing to produce food and sustain their livelihoods.
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Thank you for inviting SSEC Director Dr. Carol O'Donnell to speak at the #OceanXClimateSummit on innovative approaches to climate eduation and introduce our next Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide "Oceans! How can we support a healthy ocean?" #COP27
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Join scholars, scientists, and artists for "Water, Climate, Culture."
We'll explore ecological and cultural phenomena through two powerful exhibitions from India, and you can join us online or in-person. Register here for free: s.si.edu/3ElBMuI #AcademicTwitter
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Today our Director Dr. Carol O’Donnell joined at #COP27 in the #ClimateEducationHub on a panel about how Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) can help industry achieve Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals in service of the SDGs.
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For over a decade, they've been uncovering the ways that forests can act as powerful nature-based solutions to big problems, like how biodiverse forests soak up rainwater like a sponge, reducing flood risks and keeping the watershed healthy. Learn more at
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The Panama Canal is not only a key ship shortcut – its watershed also provides fresh water for drinking, agriculture, and more to over one million people. The Agua Salud project studies the ways people use the landscape and how they impact the quality of the water.
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At #cop27 presents decarbonization strategies including sustainable buildings at , #nature-based solutions research, and space technologies. Most importantly: we all need to collaborate in educating and engaging the public. #Build4Tomorrow
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Smithsonian researchers are training local reserve managers to collect water quality data, which can inform management & policy decisions. Learn how they collect everything from water samples to macroinvertebrates to understand ecosystem health:
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This week at #COP27 we will be talking about the key role of education for #LifeonaSustainablePlanet
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Today at #COP27, SSEC Director Dr. Carol O’Donnell discusses how Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) helps industry achieve Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals! Tune in to the livestream now: s.si.edu/3zSBMzm #ClimateEducationHub
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Transformative partnerships for a resilient future - really enjoyed this wonderful event with diverse speakers from various sectors and disciplines. Only together we stand a chance to tackle our planetary crises! #COP27 #water4climate #earthoptimism #COP15 #NaturePositive
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Join us today at 5pm! Under Secretary will give concluding remarks, and we’re excited to co-host this session with and partners! #COP27
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Don't forget! #BrightSpots Ep. 6 takes place tomorrow, Nov 12th from 5pm Egypt/ 10am New York at the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion during #COP27. Join us in person or online. Register here: bit.ly/GLISPAbs6
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On November 12 at 4 PM EET (9 AM EDT), will participate in a livestreamed discussion at #COP27 to explore the role of cultural institutions in building resilient climate infrastructure with . Catch the conversation at
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As Director of , Kirk Johnson oversees many climate-related resources, from fossils that reveal ancient atmospheric conditions to cultural artifacts that connect people and nature. These vast collections give us insight into our world – past, present, and future.
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We often think of museums as collections of yesterday, but they can help us see visions of tomorrow! All of the Smithsonian museums – plus its research centers – are home to incredible resources that can help us understand global challenges and inspire us to find solutions.
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Providing today's youth w/climate education resources is critical to solving climate change. Today our Director Dr. Carol O'Donnell joined the #COP27 Children & Youth Hub Panel to discuss how equitable access to these tools empowers students to be global changemakers
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systematically monitors coastal ecosystem health, including carbon storage and how that storage is affected when pollution, climate change, or other challenges change their conditions.
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is a network of 74 research sites, maintained by partners scattered across the globe, that documents how forests store carbon, how much they store, and how that storage is affected by deforestation and forest degradation.
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To combat the climate crisis, we need to know where carbon sources are, whether they are increasing or decreasing, and how current ecosystem changes may impact them in the future. Smithsonian researchers work across land and sea to inform this critical #COP27 conversation:
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This panel - these early career ocean leaders… amazing. It is bordering on criminal that we have not dedicated the resources needed to support next generation ocean leadership - from and for developing nations - at near the scale that the moment demands. We need to do more.
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Nearly 8 million students across 38 countries learn about critical STEM topics, including climate change, with .
Curious young minds following the #COP27 discussions may be interested in their resources on the :
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