This week, over 140 experts from 65 countries are meeting in Riga, Latvia to draft the outline of #IPCC's next report, a Special Report on #ClimateChange and Cities.

So, why are urban areas important to global #climatechange mitigation? 🧵 https://t.co/B2CWycOWPz

IPCC

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Learn about the potential and impact of the mentorship programme of the IUCN Green List in the Western Indian Ocean region, in the words of #WIOMPAN (Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Network) mentors themselves.
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IUCN Protected Areas

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RT @CathChabaud: 🌊🇪🇺Mobilisée pour faire entendre la voix de l’océan depuis 5 ans au Parlement européen, j’organise une conférence le 17 avril faire comprendre les atouts d’un ''Pacte européen pour l’océan''.
Le détail sur : https://t.co/cXETUO7o4y https://t.co/Ay4qgy6vJA

Copernicus Marine

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An infrared view of the U.S. this morning via @NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is watching over the Midwest where there is the threat for #SevereWeather today. Parts of the region have an #EnhancedRisk for #thunderstorms with large #hail, damaging winds, and #tornadoes.

Latest:
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NOAA Satellites

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#NowWatching

Our Working Group II Vice-Chair and Director at @UNUINRA Fatima Denton’s lecture on power and powerlessness in climate diplomacy beyond the surface of just transitions.

“We cannot think about a radical movement of decarbonising our system if we do not bring the informal sector to the fold.”

Watch our Director, @Fatima_Denton’s lecture on power & powerlessness in climate diplomacy beyond the surface of just transitions.

https://t.co/kjILGvFWzM https://t.co/GbMgj54LMX - UNU-INRA

IPCC

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This vigorous storm system is putting an end to the recent U.S. quiet weather trend prompting an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms with damaging hail and tornadoes from southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois today. Updates at https://t.co/UG2tlgE7Oj https://t.co/VjKvFgFsTs

UW-Madison CIMSS

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RT @EU_Commission: The EU stands up for the ocean.

Today at the Our Ocean Conference in Greece, we announced 40 commitments for action worth €3.5 billion to protect the ocean and promote ocean sustainability for 2024.

It's the biggest amount the EU has ever announced at the event since 2014 ↓

EU Climate Action

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While plastic pollution, especially microplastics, is increasing, there's hope.
Solutions exist to tackle this challenge, and it's time to put them into action!
Explore more➡️https://t.co/Se5YdMWGmf 🌱
#PlasticPollution #Sustainability
@pewenvironment https://t.co/BUFjpzPDgQ

UN Biodiversity

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🐾 The bay cat, Borneo's elusive wildcat, faces extinction due to habitat loss and local threats. Urgent research is needed to understand its rarity and protect it. Let's work together to save this enigmatic species! #BayCat #ProtectedAreas 🌿🐱
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protectedplanet

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Leading ecologists and policy experts advocate for a stronger scientific framework to drive NbCS in the US. Recommendations include open data access, hierarchical monitoring networks, and detailed land mapping.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/mQ4t9rNwf2
Via @WoodwellClimate https://t.co/1o9t1tylu2

Red List of Ecosystems

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RT @UNEP: Any plans for June-July?

How about taking “My Sustainable Living Challenge,” by UNEP and @UNSSC?

Join an immersive 6-week journey that turns learning into practice through real-life actions.

Sign Up here: https://t.co/IVB4tmzcHu

#UNGASustainabilityWeek https://t.co/P9axpG4eur

UN Biodiversity

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Us 🤝 Trees https://t.co/cW2NvXe1mJ

Conservation Intl

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RT @NWSSPC: Scattered severe thunderstorms are likely today across the Midwest.

Timing: This afternoon and evening

Hazards: All severe weather hazards are possible including tornadoes, a few which may be strong, very large hail, and damaging wind gusts. https://t.co/0gsJW7scbk

NOAA

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We cannot tackle the #ClimateCrisis or end hunger without taking decisive #ClimateAction across agriculture and food systems.

@FAO's Strategy on Climate Change is helping countries deliver impactful & innovative solutions for adaptation & mitigation

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FAO Climate Change & Biodiversity

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Durante la 23ª Sesión de @UN4Indigenous , participa en un evento paralelo sobre el papel de los #PueblosIndígenas. Sus voces, derechos y perspectivas son criticas para la implementación del #PlanDeLaBiodiversidad.

📅 19 Abril, 11:45 AM

#UNPFII #SomosIndígenas #KMGBF https://t.co/W413I3AekH

UN Biodiversity

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RT @UN4Indigenous: Las plataformas para la intervención de los jóvenes deben incluir la participación de los #jóvenesIndígenaspara crear alianzas que amplifiquen sus voces y acciones.

#UNPFII2024 https://t.co/3hvj7tE4oH

UN Biodiversity

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RT @gaspworld: ‘Transformative change’: idea will be key in fight for #climate & #wildlife.
.@IPBES defines it as a “fundamental, system-wide reorganisation across #technological, #economic and #social factors, including paradigms, goals and values”.
@IPCC_CH
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ipbes

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RT @LewisPughFDN: Vast and largely unexplored, the Deep Sea and Antarctica are Earth's final frontiers and more similar to each other than you think... 🌊❄️🧵 https://t.co/fqhLXtlKWB

ipbes

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