Depleting the ocean of marine life 76% average decline in freshwater fish populations from 1970 to 2016 - including a staggering average decline of 93% in Europe. swansea.ac.uk/press-office/n…

Our new World Bank policy note presents evidence on how #ClimateChange is eroding #education outcomes, including through increased school closures & what to do! Note: wrld.bg/ybfr50RvZvo Blog: wrld.bg/tLyP50RvZvt @sergiovm1989 Shwetlena Sabarwal Lara Schwarz #InvestInPeople

🚨 BREAKING: Big banks poured a staggering $705 BILLION into fossil fuels in 2023 alone. The new #BankingOnClimateChaos report reveals just how complicit these banks are in the climate crisis. It’s past time to #DefundClimateChaos. Learn more: bankingonclimatechaos.org #BOCC

$800 million in early warning systems in developing countries could cut climate-related disaster losses by $3 – $16 billion per year. Learn why building better and managing risk are climate game changers: wrld.bg/tc8i50REWEu #LivablePlanet

📢 Calling academics and researchers, civil society representatives & practitioners 👋 🇪🇺 🍃 Join #RealDealEU's summit on #DeliberativeDemocracy and effective citizen engagement in the context of the EU Green Deal. 📝 Register: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

Saving money while saving the planet? With e-motorcycles in Rwanda, drivers like Numukobwa Dative are pocketing $700 annually in energy savings. That's smart economics and a greener future. Read IFC's immersive story to learn more: wrld.bg/lIx350RBV5C #ACF2024

From land degradation to biodiversity loss, #Africa's environmental challenges are complex. Learn how Global Environment Facility (GEF) is working with countries to implement solutions & protect the planet for future generations in this new publication: wrld.bg/gf9p50QHTw3

The science is clear: we're dangerously close to exceeding the 1.5°C threshold. Discover how Global Environment Facility (GEF) is accelerating change by enabling developing countries to shift toward net-zero GHG emissions & climate resilient development: wrld.bg/ue4k50QfNOT

The 2024 call of #Women2Invest by Supernovas #EITCommunity is open! Get training and access to VC opportunities. 💶 STEAM women, it's your time to shine! 🌟 🔗 eit.europa.eu/our-activities…

The way we treat our planet will make or break our future. It’s in our hands. On #BiodiversityDay and every day, let's all be #PartOfThePlan and take action #ForNature by halting and reversing the loss of biodiversity.

On today's #BiodiversityDay, let's remember that the plants, animals and micro-organisms that populate our planet are a treasure that we must take care of. Because there is no Planet B. We need to #BuildBackBiodiversity to protect #OurCommonFuture. buff.ly/3UQ23bm

Deforestation, urbanization, industrial development, agricultural expansion & unsustainable farming are undermining land's ability to sustain food production, maintain water & forest resources, regulate climate & air quality + more: un.org/en/climatechan… #GenerationRestoration

A sea of opportunities in the sustainable blue economy has washed up onto the shores of Europe 🇪🇺 since 2014🌊 Have a look at the milestones of the European Maritime, Fisheries (and Aquaculture) Fund #EMFAF #EMFF since its launch👇 europa.eu/!VWNQTR #10yearsEMFaF

💦Water scarcity affects 4 billion people today, with 1 in 4 cities facing water insecurity. Urgent action is needed to address this global challenge. Gain more insights with World Bank Water Funding a Water-Secure Future report: wrld.bg/LJCH50RHr8q

🌍 This #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, let's unite for land: our legacy, our future. 🌱 Take a look at how UNDP Ethiopia and Sida are #United4Land – working together to reforest for a sustainable tomorrow: ow.ly/H9WJ50Sj13Z

From mitigating the impact of climate change to underpinning economies, the natural world is crucial to life as we know it 🌾 We cannot afford to lose it 🌍 Learn more about how the GEF is helping protect #biodiversity: wrld.bg/Sff550POJnm

Illegal dumpsites are more than an eyesore—they're a threat to our environment and health. When these dumpsites are set on fire, they release toxic pollutants into the air, harming our communities and contributing to climate change. Together, we can make a difference. 🌍 #Climat

Despite 🇪🇺's #biowaste mandate coming into force in Jan 2024, many MS still lag behind the recycling targets. The good news? Any city can set up an efficient system, it's all a matter of using proven methods tailored to the local context🪡✂️ Learn more: zurl.co/BtAz

In #Colombia, #biodiversity is not only important for its natural heritage and the preservation of unique species, it is the foundation for economic development and social equality. See what Global Environment Facility (GEF) UN Development Small Grants Programme do to protect it: wrld.bg/Bg0750SReuY #IndigenousPeoplesDay

🚨 Alarming new numbers from EU_Eurostat on #foodwaste Despite years of effort to save food from waste bins across Europe, the latest numbers show another slight increase between the years 2021 and 2022! Where do we stand? Read more👉zurl.co/6sxK