Representatives of observer organizations and of other stakeholder organizations are invited to participate in
#IPBES11
, taking place from 10 to 16 December 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia. ๐
Find out more:
Biodiversity is crucial to the future of all life on the planet and is fundamental to sustainable development earth_americas herb
Learn about
#biodiversity
through this
@WWF
infographic ๐
Make a decision to be
#PartOfThePlan
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Stakeholders act as both contributors to and end-users of
@IPBES
, and are committed to a sustainable future for people and nature.๐๐ณ
Read more about the value of IPBES stakeholders:
Become a stakeholder:ย
#IPBESStakeholder
๐About 1 million plant & animal species are at risk of extinction, says
@IPBES
.
Urban development, drought, extreme heat, wildfires... these all threaten the Mojave Desert tortoise, now listed as an endangered species in California.๐ข
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@SummerrLin
#DYK
Amphibians are more threatened with extinction than any other vertebrate group? ๐ธ
From frogs to newts and caecilians, urgent action is needed to protect them.
๐This year, the
#BiodiversityDay
logo can be customized!
๐Show the world that you are
#PartOfThePlan
by adding your name or your organization's name to the logo.
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N is for Nature-based solutions.
Actions to protect, conserve, restore, and sustainably use and manage ecosystems to support climate action, preserve biodiversity, and enable sustainable livelihoods.
On
#EarthDay
, re-discover our Climate Dictionary:
In this month's news!
๐จJoin the UK
@IPBES
stakeholder network & other opportunities
๐ Research that caught our eye:
@GFI_green
nature loss could cause a 12% loss to UK GDP + conservation works! & more
๐๏ธRegister for our webinar on wealth metrics
Stakeholders act as both contributors to and end-users of
@IPBES
, and are committed to a sustainable future for people and nature.๐๐ณ
Read more about the value of IPBES stakeholders:
Become a stakeholder:ย
#IPBESStakeholder
We share the Earth๐ w/ a myriad of animal & plant
#species
, ecosystems & genes...
๐ฆDo we need this
#biodiversity
?
๐ฟWhat can we do
#ForNature
?
๐ฌThousands of scientists work with
@IPBES
to provide answers to these questions
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Discover the vital role of IPBES stakeholders in achieving global nature targets.
Dr. Anne Larigauderie, Executive Secretary of
@IPBES
, emphasizes the importance of science-policy collaboration in tackling the
#biodiversity
crisis. ๐ฟ๐
Read moreโก๏ธ
Cambodian mangroves are home to an "astonishing array of wildlife,โ according to a study funded by
@FaunaFloraInt
that found 700 different species including 150 species of birds.
Read more from
@RobinMcKie
at
@guardian
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We constructed the biodiversity index using 2,300 business activities, allowing for proper alignment with IPBES biodiversity drivers.
Learn more about the index, delivered in partnership with
@MerQube
, via the link below.
#SustainableInvesting
Biodiversity supports everything in nature that we need to survive, including:
๐food
๐งclean water
๐ shelter
Ahead of
#BiodiversityDay
on May 22, learn how you can help achieve the goals and targets of The
#BiodiversityPlan
and be
#PartofThePlan
: โก๏ธ
Meet Yoda purpurata, our
#OceanAnimalOfTheMonth
! Named after the Jedi Master, this acorn worm sports 'lateral lips' reminiscent of Yoda's ears. Found 2,500m deep in the Atlantic, these alien-like creatures leave spiral traces of poo resembling crop circles ๐๐ชฑ๐
Wetlands are vital for biodiversity and ecosystem services. With every small action, let's respond to Earth's plea to reduce plastic use, recycle diligently, advocate for sustainable practices, and safeguard vital wetlands from plastic pollution's reach.
#WetlandsWednesday