🔎New research reveals: the antarctic ice shelves are melting in teardrop shapes 💧 #Scientists are baffled by this new pattern and racing to understand how it will impact sea level rise. Find more info 👉nature.com/articles/d4158… Via nature #climatechange

#PlasticPollution and rising seas are a deadly duo for coastal plants 🌊. New research shows these combined threats are harming plant growth and reproduction. Read the full study ⤵️ phys.org/news/2024-08-c… Via Phys.org

Jane #Goodall's wisdom reminds us of our deep connection to the natural world. Her work with chimps revealed our shared humanity & challenged our sense of superiority 🦧💚 iucnrle.org

🌿 #Mangroves are vital ecosystems that support coastal communities and biodiversity. The 2024 edition of The State of the World’s Mangroves reveals progress in protecting these natural treasures. Dive into the full report ⬇️ mangrovealliance.org/mangrove-fores… Via Global Mangrove Alliance

🗣️ There's a new State of the World's Forests report that highlights innovative ways to protect and restore our woodlands🪵—from new tech to smart policies that help fight #ClimateChange. Learn more 👉 fao.org/publications/h… Via Food and Agriculture Organization

📅 #CEMDialogue on Deep Sea Mining and what is expected to happen next as we continue to uphold IUCN Resolution 122 on a moratorium. Next thursday, September 5 @ 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT / 16:00 CEST Register here 👉 shorturl.at/aj2Al Via IUCN_CEM

🔬🍃Scientists just discovered that microbes in tree bark are helping to clean up our atmosphere by absorbing methane. Read more⬇️ theguardian.com/environment/ar… Via The Guardian #climatechange #trees #science

📚 Want to expand your knowledge on ecosystem risk assessments? Explore the #RedListOfEcosystems Tools & Training Materials section for essential resources, tools, and training packages for researchers, professionals, and decision-makers! 🔗 Learn more iucnrle.org/rle-material-a…

🌊 New research shows that tropical waters fluctuate wildly, impacting marine life. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding of climate change and highlights the need to protect our oceans Discover more➡️eurekalert.org/news-releases/… Via EurekAlert!

Land-based pollution is harming the #GreatBarrierReef🪸. A new study confirms that human activities are degrading water quality and damaging the reef's #ecosystem. Keep reading ➡️ phys.org/news/2024-08-s… Via Phys.org

🌳The #Amazon rainforest's response to drought is far from uniform. While some areas brown and die, others grow greener. A new study reveals how geography, water table depth, and tree traits influence this resilience. Keep reading here ⤵️ eos.org/articles/many-… Via AGU's Eos

🏆 Professor David Keith UNSW is awarded the Botanic Gardens of Sydney #AIBS Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science. #EurekaPrizes Learn more: youtu.be/UddVgKSFGjc

🌿 Ready to dive deeper into ecosystem conservation? The IUCN #RedListOfEcosystems Guidelines Version 2.0 offers comprehensive tools for ecosystem risk assessments. Read more ⬇️ iucnrle.org/news/updated-g…

👩‍💻 A new research shows nearly 1/3 of the world's population is experiencing more hot nights due to human-caused #ClimateChange. This is dangerous for our health. Learn more👉 phys.org/news/2024-08-c… Via Phys.org

How can Africa integrate #conservation with long-term development, ensuring natural heritage and economic goals thrive together? Entrepreneur & Conservationist Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa explains in the new Crossroads blog. ➡️ bit.ly/4cwKHaw Via IUCN

🔎 New research shows that increasing ocean acidity is causing #corals to grow simpler structures, making them less attractive to fish. This could have cascading effects on #MarineEcosystems. Keep reading 👉eos.org/articles/coral… Via AGU's Eos

New study shows that leaf-eating insects play a bigger role in forest #ecosystems than we thought! 🐛Those insects impact forest carbon and nutrient cycling in a big way. Find out how👉eurekalert.org/news-releases/… Via EurekAlert!

🌊 A regional agreement aims to save the Western Indian Ocean, a fragile ecosystem under threat from climate change, pollution, and #biodiversity loss 🐟 Find more info ⬇️ unep.org/news-and-stori… Via UN Environment Programme

Congrats to Prof. David Keith for winning the 2024 Australian Institute of Botanical Science #EurekaPrize! 🏆 Together with his team, he developed the IUCN #GlobalEcosystemTypology, the first global framework for cataloging Earth's ecosystems. 🔗 buff.ly/3QVboOX

#PlasticPollution and rising seas are a deadly duo for coastal plants 🌊. New research shows these combined threats are harming plant growth and reproduction. Read the full study ⤵️ phys.org/news/2024-08-c… Via Phys.org