"We must break our dependence on fossil fuels, protect and restore nature at scale, and deliver climate justice for those who did least to cause this crisis yet suffer the most” says António Guterres. Happy International Mother Earth Day!
New UNEP-WCMC strategy now available. It's our contribution to the changes needed to deliver positive outcomes for people and nature. Take a look at what we're going to be up to in the years ahead, and drop me a line if you'd like to be a partner in this journey!
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Are you a senior scientific leader in biodiversity, climate, international waters, chemicals and waste, or land degradation? Perhaps you're the right person to be the next Chair of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) for www.thegef.org. Deadline: 6 March
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The world's most authoritative and comprehensive dataset on protected and conserved areas just got an upgrade! Keeping track of progress towards #KMGBF #30x30 for terrestrial #ProtectedAreas and #MPAs
"A safer world begins by investing more in fighting poverty and less in fighting wars.
Leaders everywhere: Get serious. Choose people and planet over pain.
And everyone: This new year, let’s rise together: For justice. For humanity. For peace"
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Welcome to ISO 17298 !
New international standard for businesses and public institutions to:
- Understand biodiversity impacts, dependencies, and risks.
- Identify opportunities for green growth and finance.
- Align with the #KMGBF.
- Deliver biodiversity action.
environment.am/news/iso
UNEP is recruiting a Chief Scientist and Director of the new Office of Science. Exciting role for a senior professional working internationally at the science-policy interface on nature, climate and pollution.
Deadline 5 November.
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Excellent news! Looking forward to working closely with Luthando as he prepares to take up the position in early October - and thereafter!
#Insectageddon
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Last year was the hottest on record, and the last 10 the hottest 10 on record. It's only a matter of time before +1.5 deg is breached (useful explainer here on why this hasn't happened already despite +1.6 deg average last year...www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/climate-issues/degrees-matter)
A new UN report #NexusAssessment by @ipbes.bsky.social launched today, explores 70 response options to maximise co-benefits from action across five ‘nexus elements’ ➡️ biodiversity, water, food, health and climate change.
Read the summary for policymakers here:
UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is a global centre of excellence on #biodiversity and nature’s contribution to #society and the #economy. 🌎🌿
🚨Join us as we kickoff our Bluesky🦋 journey!
What did the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) deliver (so far)? You may have heard mixed reviews, but here's the view from UNEP-WCMC: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/majo...
Reflections from colleagues at #ClimateChange #COP29 in Baku, which is set to continue into the weekend to try and find a deal on climate finance…
www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/cop2...
Looking forward to joining for the 4th Annual #NaturalCapital Summit next week in London.