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The Institute for Environment & Human Security is a @UN think-tank working on sustainable development and environmental risks
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Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue.
It is a climate issue.
It is a nature issue.
It is a health issue.
To protect people and the planet, we must #BeatPlasticPollution .
Learn more in our new story: undp.org/popping-the-bo…
The Saleemul Huq Memorial Scholarship --> ow.ly/aER650RgT1b
In memory of Saleemul Huq, a new scholarship & award for researchers from LDCs, SIDS & other developing countries has been launched along with other calls to further work on practical solutions for #LossAndDamage .
Fishing communities in Madagascar's south are often confronting lethal sea conditions as a result of climate change. With the assistance of International Labour Organization, they are finding methods to adapt to their new circumstances.
Details: news.un.org/en/story/2024/…
Countries face different climate impacts in the future, but all countries will need to do things differently to build resilience. Learn more in our #ClimateAndDevelopment Explainer on adaptation: wrld.bg/W0tb50Rf6xX #ClimateExplainer
There are no 'natural disasters'.
Human actions increase risks, and human actions can reduce risks.
Words matter.
#NoNaturalDisasters ➡️ ow.ly/EyIw50Rhlvk
🌺Want to discover the lexicon of nature? Join us & dive into the language of #biodiversity !🔍
Pollution is 1 of the 5 direct drivers of #BiodiversityLoss , with land- and sea-use change, #ClimateChange , resource exploitation & invasive alien species.🌿
According to ipbes ⬇️
#DidYouKnow agricultural biodiversity:
🟣 Helps plants and animals adapt to #climatechange
🟣Preserves the health of our ecosystems
More in FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity's infographic👇
The steps we take for #ClimateAction , big or small, are wins for nature🌱. Check out these words of wisdom from some of our students on this #MotherEarthDay 💚!
Education about climate change should start at an early age.
That's why UNDP in Georgia 🇬🇪 has been organizing camps for young climate ambassadors.
#ClimateActionExplained tells their story: ow.ly/uxku50Rg7ZB
🌱On #MotherEarthDay , let's cherish our relationship with the land, air, water, plants, and animals.
📌Amidst the triple crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution, our actions are crucial.
🎥Watch a message from David Cooper: vimeo.com/936415366/3dad…
We cannot tackle the #ClimateCrisis or end hunger without taking decisive #ClimateAction across agriculture and food systems.
Food and Agriculture Organization's Strategy on Climate Change is helping countries deliver impactful & innovative solutions for adaptation & mitigation
👉 bit.ly/3E3oC3Y