Millions of dollars in green financing intended to help Indonesia reduce its carbon emissions have been invested in a project that is destroying #rainforest in Papua, one of the world’s most biodiverse landscapes.
Via The Gecko Project
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The Tropics play a key role #ForNature & humanity.
Yet, biodiversity loss is greater in tropical regions than in other parts of the world due to the climate crisis, deforestation & urbanization.
On #TropicsDay & every day, join #GenerationRestoration .
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Thursday is #TropicsDay .
Despite accounting for 40% of the world’s total surface, the Tropics host 80% of all biodiversity.
Yet, they are facing the fastest rate of ecosystem loss due to deforestation, the climate crisis & urbanization. un.org/en/observances…
DYK that the Tropics host nearly 95% of the world’s mangrove forests by area and 99% of mangrove species?
Mangroves are important for the wellbeing of our 🌎 and they support a rich biodiversity.
This #TropicsDay , here are 5️⃣ reasons why mangroves matter for people and 🌍
'BECAUSE OF YOU, I GAINED STRENGTH.'
#KimSeonho shares a heartfelt post, thanking fans for giving him the strength while filming #TheChilde (formerly Sad Tropics) w/ proof of selfie shots in numerous food trucks filled w/ encouraging notes. 💙
📷 KSH/IGS
By 2050, most of the world's people will call the Tropics their home.
Protecting tropical regions means safeguarding their rich biodiversity & the livelihoods and cultural diversity of millions of people.
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#TropicsDay
The tropics have 54% of the world’s renewable water resources, yet almost half their population is considered vulnerable to water stress.
#TropicsDay is a reminder to accelerate action #ForNature & create a better future #ForPeopleForPlanet .
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The ocean comes alive, glowing with a radiance that seems almost otherworldly. Witness the bioluminescent plankton in the Maldives.
#WorldsLeadingDestination2022 #VisitMaldives #SunnySideofLife