Historic levels of protection were given to the high seas and biodiversity over the last year.
Canada 🇨🇦 will build on this momentum as host for the 7th Assembly this summer in Vancouver.
Learn about this momentous meeting 🌍
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It's #WorldSeaTurtleDay today. The perfect time to brush up on your turtles! And their risk of extinction. Which is your favourite? 🐢👇
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At WCS gala, WCS Pres/CEO @MonicaMedinaDC: “Now is the critical decade for conserving biodiversity. I have hope. I’ve seen signs we are turning a corner, with growing awareness by people worldwide—from all walks of life & all ages—of the importance of issues affecting nature.”
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“Carlos Manuel Rodríguez is a force of nature and a force for nature.”
– President and CEO
WCS honored for his dedication to fighting for nature first in his homeland of Costa Rica and now as CEO of .
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"In the past, my everyday worry was where to get the next meal,” said Charina Davin, a worker who dismantles e-waste. “Now, when I am a formal e-waste dismantler, I am sure I can put food on the table three times a day."
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Plastic breakdowns are not biodegradable; here are some of its impacts and what we can do to help🐟🐳🌊
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🌳 Did you know trees in cities can lower stress & boost our #MentalHealth?
🌲 Trees and urban forests can make our cities greener, healthier & happier places to live. #GreenCities
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The #GEFcouncil64 meeting will take place from June 26-29 in Brazil. Find out how this meeting will serve as an important steppingstone for Assembly in August: wrld.bg/MX3x50OPXXR
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“We look forward to welcoming those from around the world for this important gathering.”
— Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn), Spokesperson for the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)
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🚨Desertification, land degradation and drought disproportionately impact women and girls.
Desertification and Drought Day 2023 will put the global spotlight on women’s land rights #HerLand
💻 Join the event LIVE on 16 June 10AM – 1PM EDT wrld.bg/KYWE50OOoIJ
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Human activity has altered three-quarters of the Earth’s land surface and has threatened 1️⃣ million species with extinction 🐅🌿🐒
and are working to protect and restore #biodiversity in China’s Shennongjia National Park: wrld.bg/nNzH50OOctb
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Climate adaptation is multi-faceted – its solutions relate to #agriculture, energy, #nature protection, disaster risk reduction, waste, & more 🌡️🌏
Discover how ’s Head of #ClimateChange Adaptation, Srilata Kammila, works across sectors.
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Power generation poses a risk to migratory birds’ safe passage, and many are injured or killed by wind turbines and power lines.
Discover how and are working to improve safety on migration routes: wrld.bg/81Js50OOc2t
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🚨 When land becomes degraded and water is scarce, women are often the worst affected, therefore this year’s Desertification and Drought Day theme is #HerLand.
✅ Be part of the conversation and join us on 16 June: wrld.bg/UMcA50OOo2B
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Tonight, our new President/CEO and all of WCS honors , Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO/Chair of ; a force of nature and a force for nature. Started as a champion for #biodiversity in #CostaRica and now the globe.
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“It is very special for us to hold this meeting in Brazil🇧🇷 as we work to keep moving forward on protecting biodiversity and addressing climate change and pollution,” said CEO and Chairperson .
Learn more about the #GEFcouncil64 ⤵️
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“I hope to see the world united in making concrete progress towards humanity being a part of #nature.”
Tom Bui represents Canada on ’s Council. In this interview, he shared his hopes for the future of environmental action🌏
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The nature-rich land flanked by the Gulf of California & the Gulf of Mexico is highly vulnerable to climate-linked disasters 🌡️🇲🇽
and are promoting an inclusive approach to addressing deforestation and species loss in Mexico: wrld.bg/aBGT50OObVL
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🎂 Happy anniversary to !
Congratulations on 15 years of investment in climate action for people and the planet. Together we are helping create a sustainable future. 🌱
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Field visit in the Sasumua subwatershed with a team from the Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund, , , #sustainablelandmanagement, #agroforestry, #integration
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Look no further than our dedicated event page 
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Climate change, nature, and people are intrinsically connected 🔄
Taking action on climate change means adopting and implementing ambitious programs that prioritize these links. Learn more about the connections between these 3️⃣ elements through this graphic.
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Historic levels of protection were given to the high seas and biodiversity over the last year.
Canada 🇨🇦 will build on this momentum as host for the 7th Assembly this summer in Vancouver.
Learn about this momentous meeting 🌎 wrld.bg/jEEb50OMWSl #GEFassembly2023
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Did you know that Canada was one of the founding members of the Global Environment Facility? 🧐
proudly supports Canada’s continued efforts to address our planet’s triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, & pollution: wrld.bg/oOgt50OLSAy
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How do developing countries become more climate resilient? By learning from one another! Read how Senegal 🇸🇳 is doing just that: wrld.bg/lTFX50OLSvJ
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#DYK mountains cover about 1/2 of the world's biodiversity hotspots? 🧐
Protecting mountain biodiversity is protecting our future ⛰️
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Every 4 years, the Assembly brings together environmental leaders from 185 countries and engages with Indigenous Peoples, women, and young people. 🌎
Learn more about the 7th GEF Assembly hosted by Canada this August: wrld.bg/yw3E50OI9ln
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The -funded ISLANDS Program has launched a new app to turn the tide on harmful plastic pollution: Tide Turners.
Plastic waste harms human health and the environment. Learn how the app promotes youth-focused community-based solutions: wrld.bg/WCTC50OJFjS
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Have you heard of the Farmer Field School in Senegal 🇸🇳🧐?
It encourages knowledge sharing between farmers for the best methods of pest control. Discover how this approach is being shared to build climate resilience across Africa’s LDCFs and Haiti: wrld.bg/MoXA50OKqLs
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Did you know that coral reefs house about 25% of all marine life? Healthy reefs are essential for their survival. Learn how CORALL, and are restoring reefs in Barbados 🇧🇧: wrld.bg/TI0h50OIaNA #BuildBackBiodiversity #ForPeopleForPlanet
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Community organizing, local leadership, & international support through ’s #SustainableCities Program transformed this dump site into a safe space where the community could connect with nature in La Guapil, #CostaRica: wrld.bg/UVjP50OJFgn
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Senegal🇸🇳 is working hard to combat the harsh impacts of climate change
🍂Droughts and floods
🌊 Sea level rise
🏝️ Coastal erosion
Learn about a recent adaptation workshop in Dakar that promoted knowledge sharing for climate resilience: wrld.bg/JNWc50OKqHA
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Senegal, Thailand, & Uruguay join forces to phase down dental amalgam, a mercury-based material used to fill cavities. If improperly handled, its waste poses significant risks to us & the environment. Read about this -supported project.
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The Amazon biome is the most biodiverse place on Earth, hosting 10% of the 🌎 known species.
Learn more about some of its most emblematic species 👉wrld.bg/g0Mr50OAUE1
#AmazonSustainableLandscapes
#BuildBackBiodiversity
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“This conference will serve as a platform to unite and inspire global leaders, experts and stakeholders.”
— Steven Guilbeault (), Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Read Don Edkins’ insightful interview on the African filmmaking industry here 🌍🎥👉 wrld.bg/aPrH50OIaHq
#8billion #Africa #Filmmaking
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Globally, skin whitening is a big business. In 2020, people across the 🌏 spent $8B on products to make their complexions paler, despite high risks. is helping #SriLanka, #Gabon, & #Jamaica eliminate mercury skin lightening products: wrld.bg/VpFQ50OKqTk
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“Learning from one another” was one of the main themes of a recent regional climate adaptation workshop in Senegal🇸🇳. It’s also a key component of the GEF’s support for developing countries. Find out more about the workshop: wrld.bg/NIN350OKqCv
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