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The endemic, endangered and found only in a very small area of Peru: The Marvelous Spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis). Not the photo I had in mind w perfect background and glittering blue-green, but this glorious encounter will stay with me forever. #naturepledge

‘Dark oxygen’ in depths of Pacific Ocean could force rethink about origins of life. Charged metallic lumps found to produce oxygen in total darkness in process akin to how plants use photosynthesis theguardian.com/environment/ar…

The magnificent sighting of yesterday afternoon: The adorable Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) - the smallest member of the cat family!!!!!! Yala National Park of #SriLanka is an absolute gem! #naturepledge

Tiger populations have begun to rise – increasing for first time in over a century. On #InternationalTigerDay see how we’re working with a coalition of partners (Environmental Investigation Agency Fauna & Flora IUCN NATURAL STATE WWF Tigers & more) for a #FutureWithTigers: ow.ly/Xuij50SGIGX

25 years ago Costa Rica’s population of ara macaw was collapsing with three isolated populations. Good conservation policies, strong Institutions, and community-based conservation have brought back populations to the original range! Now we see them EVERYWHERE !

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"The idea of wilderness needs no defense, it only needs more defenders." On #WorldRangerDay let's take a moment to reflect upon the important role and selfless work of park #rangers around the 🌍 protecting #wildlife #ForPeopleForPlanet. ow.ly/xYyG50JbGmy

Mangroves are more than just trees - they protect the coast, guard against climate change impacts, and support biodiversity. In Maharashtra, women are leading efforts to conserve these vital ecosystems: go.undp.org/4sq

Bleaching and sea temperature increases are threatening coral reef ecosystems worldwide. In Tuvalu, youth-led initiatives are tapping into indigenous knowledge to reverse the trend and restore the island's coral reefs go.undp.org/4sp #ClimateAction The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project 🏝️ Green Climate Fund

Always a delight to see the Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) in its natural habitat. There are 20 storks (Ciconiidae) species in the 🌎 grouped in 6 genera and w this trip's 3 lifers (Black-necked, Asian wolly-necked & lesser adjutant), I have seen 17 of them. #naturepledge

Sustainable finance is vital to save tigers. By investing in conservation, we protect their habitats and support communities. UN Development and partners are supporting tiger range governments to enhance #tigerfinance and secure a #FutureWithTigers: ow.ly/Xuij50SGIGX

A visit to the stunning Sinharaja Forest Reserve #UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite in #SriLanka brought these beautiful Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) into my life. Sharing this special moment with my 13 year-old nephew added to the happiness. #naturepledge

Inspired to see strong commitment at #UNGA with the “Pact For the Future” by the United Nations General Assembly to end plastic pollution and accelerate efforts to achieve #PlasticsTreaty by the end of this year! Great momentum with INC Chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso as we approach #INC5.

In a world where 40% of land is degraded and 3 out of 4 people will face water scarcity by 2050, we cannot afford to work in silos. Together with Simon Stiell and Astrid Schomaker, our latest op-ed calls for a unified approach to #climate, #biodiversity and #land challenges.

This year we received an incredible 2,429 nominations to The Earthshot Prize from all over the world! Curious about our selection criteria and the outstanding solutions that make it to the top 15? Here's everything you need to know: earthshotprize.org/the-prize/sele…

Often invisible and overlooked, yet invaluable to global climate solutions - this small group of #CarbonNegative and #CarbonNeutral nations play a pivotal role. UN Development honored to host a first consultation at UNDP in Asia and the Pacific today, with the inspired lead of PM Bhutan and Ministers

The Earthshot Prize squad are ready for #ClimateWeekNYC! Standby for incredible innovations.

Fifteen extraordinary solutions. Five Earthshot challenges. One shared mission: to repair and restore our planet. Introducing The Earthshot Prize Finalists for 2024: earthshotprize.org/winners-finali…

Remains of Sandy Irvine found on Everest. Irvine & Mallory were last seen on June 8, 1924, while attempting to become the first people to reach the top of Everest. The ? of whether they had summited is the greatest climbing mystery of all time. nationalgeographic.com/adventure/arti…

The world’s first performance-based payment facility for #MarineConservation is live. Thanks to Global Fund for Coral Reefs, co-led by UN Development, UN Environment Programme, UNCDF & partners, with initial investments from BNP Paribas Group & Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas, we’re unlocking private finance for MPAs in the Philippines,