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The Institute for Environment & Human Security is a @UN think-tank working on sustainable development and environmental risks

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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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Has your city been changing for the better? Capture its transformation in photos & share with us! Enter the Transformative Urban Coalitions’ #PhotoContest : Portraits of Urban Change! 📸: @iki_germany @wrirosscities @IIED @idos_research
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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Our oceans face unprecedented challenges. It's time to work to restore oceans & coasts by 🔵Reducing pressure on them 🔵Letting them recover naturally 🔵Restoring coral reefs & other key habitats Learn how you can be part of #GenerationRestoration ➡️ @UNUEHS
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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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We cannot fight climate change without protecting our forests. Travel with UNDP's new video series #ClimateActionExplained to Ecuador, Ghana and Cambodia and see how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are working to make that happen.
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@WRIRossCities
WRI Ross Cities
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📸 How is your community shaping a better urban future? Tell the story in photos for a chance to win prizes and share your work at #COP29 . Enter the Portraits of Urban Change #PhotoContest by Aug 20! 👉 @iki_germany @UNUEHS @IIED @IDOS_research
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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🌞Global temperature is likely to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial level in next 5 years. 🌏Likely that at least one of next five years will be the warmest on record, beating 2023. 👉 #ClimateAction is NOW! Learn more from @WMO :
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@IPBES
ipbes
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Nature managed by #IndigenousPeoples and local communities is under increasing pressure. 🌏🌿 On #IndigenousPeoplesDay , check out our new infographic & discover how crucial they are to preserving #biodiversity . ⤵️ - @IPBES #GlobalAssessment 📚
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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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Climate-related planned relocations are complex, long-term processes. Interested in the topic? Here are 5⃣ key insights to help governments and policymakers integrate planned relocation into their climate action strategies.
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@IFAD
International Fund for Agricultural Development
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Rural women's role is crucial to: 💵 reduce rural poverty 🍅 improve food security 🍌 improve nutrition 🌾 increase agricultural productivity #InvestInRuralWomen , invest in prosperity.
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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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The world must come together as one to meet the needs of the present while also preparing for the challenges ahead. This September’s Summit of the Future is the moment to build solidarity and forge new paths ahead for #OurCommonFuture .
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@WBG_Climate
World Bank Climate
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Climate ↔️ Development ↔️ Nature Check out some of the key findings from the World Bank #ClimateAndDevelopment Reports, now covering 40+ countries, representing over half of global tropical forests:
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@UNUEHS
UN University - EHS
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Today is International Day of the World's #Indigenous Peoples! We need to recognize the far-reaching impacts of climate change in mountain regions! Integrating indigenous knowledge & nature-based solutions is vital for developing innovative solutions.
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@UNGeneva
United Nations Geneva
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"Our climate is breaking down, threatening water and food security, driving displacement, and fueling political instability. We need far greater ambition to slash emissions and deliver climate justice, starting with the biggest emitters." - @antonioguterres #ClimateAction
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@UNDP
UN Development
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As the mercury climbs 🌡️, so too do the stakes for humanity as outlined by @IPCC_CH . Climate justice must underpin all our #ClimateAction efforts, addressing the disproportionate impacts of #ClimateChange on vulnerable communities.
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@unepwcmc
UNEP-WCMC
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Combating the challenges of land degradation, desertification and drought resilience presents an opportunity to address #biodiversityloss , #ClimateChange and other planetary crisis.🏞️🌱 Countries need to scale up land #restoration :
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@UN
United Nations
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Renewable energy is key for a healthier planet and a better future for all. Now is the time for breakthrough #ClimateAction . The future thanks you.
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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Growing impacts of material extraction can derail efforts to prevent climate change & biodiversity loss. It is key to integrate sustainable resource use into climate, biodiversity and pollution action, & bend the trend to achieve the #GlobalGoals ➡️ @UNEP
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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Recent assessments reveal a troubling decline in marine biodiversity. Yet, there's room for optimism: concerted efforts & innovative approaches offer pathways to safeguard our ocean and marine ecosystems. Get involved➡️ #SaveOurOcean #ForNature @UNESCO
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@ONUBrasil
ONU Brasil
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Você é apaixonado(a) por fotografia urbana?  📸 Participe do concurso mundial da @UNUEHS e exiba suas fotos na #COP29 , a Conferência das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas, em Baku, no Azerbaijão.  ⏰ Prazo: 20/08 ➡️
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@UNDRR
UNDRR
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♀️Women and girls face higher risks from disasters because of structural gender inequality. Disaster risk reduction programmes and policies must address gender inequality. Discover how #DRR is central to achieving #SDG5 : gender equality ➡️
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@UNBiodiversity
UN Biodiversity
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Discover 9 simple ways to support our vital pollinators! From planting pollinator-friendly flowers to reducing pesticide use, every action counts. 🌼🐝 Learn more: #PeopleForPollinators Via @CECweb
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